If you are in the market for a subaru impreza or wrx wagon, look at the Saab 92x. It's mechanically almost identical to those models (built on the same assembly line), looks nicer, has upgraded steering, better sound isolation and stiffer suspension. With the current $4,500 rebate + $1000 GM hot button bonus, it ends up being cheaper than the subies with a longer warrentee and scheduled maintenience.
EDIT: The Rebate seems to be up to $6,000 on the Aero. The Linear is still at $5,500. The Aero rebate maybe $7,000. I'm waiting to see if they are including the $1,000 hot button or not.
The quick summary has been updated to indicate the August Saab 92x deals. The GM employee pricing is currently valid. The rebates are currently at $5000/$4000 for the Aero/Linear. Thus, the prices indicated below are accurate.
Most discussions prior to the August 1st date reflect the previous (April/May/June/July) deals and not current.
Pick and choose the packages you want and add them to the base price to get a total price.
NOTE 1 - The much misunderstood $2500 rebate does not apply to the 92x model NOTE 2 - GM Card point CANNOT be used toward the purchase of a SAAB. thats incorrect if you have the GM Extended Family Card, you are allowed to use points toward SAAB.
WARRANTY PRICING INFORMATION --- 92x IS A CLASS 6 VEHICLE ---> GMPP
Members who Purchased cars:
MEMBER.......MODEL..AUTO..COLD..PREM..SPORT..PRICE (+TTL)....CITY,ST...........COMMENTS JAB............Linear..A......C.................18,096..........Cleveland, OH Oceanus.........Aero............................19,678..........Orlando, FL Grm0331.........Aero................P......S....20,700..........NJ................Includes $600 Citibank rebate, demo w/3k, MOMO Short throw shifter BobBarker.......Aero..........C.....P...........21,000..........DFW, TX ..........including all dealer fees Autologic........Aero..........C.................19,850..........Pittsburgh, PA Chrisrulesx.....Aero..........C............S....19,669..........Lansing, MI.......GM Employee Pricing Spartanfool.....Aero..........C.....P...........17,994..........Grand Rapids Mi...GM Employee plus $1500 Olds Loyalty Paradis2........Aero....A.....C............S....21,000..........Auburn, MA........Demo w/1,300, 6yr 100,000 mile warranty Saab9kt.........Linear..........................16,300..........Green Bay, WI.....GM Supplier a2k.............Aero..........C............S....21,992..........Denver, CO........incl. the 3M nose guard stuff + tinting crotchrocket....Aero.........C......P......S....23,682..........Pleasonton , CA owl79...........Aero..........C.....P...........19,445..........Walnut Creek, CA...GM Employee Pricing JerseyJoe.......Aero..........C.................19,995..........Ramsey, NJ Kleverasever....Aero..........C.....P...........21,994 (OTD)....Billings, MT (with trunk tray, armwrest extension, tinting, Saab mug and upgraded tires -Nitto Pzeros) Jabroniponi.....Aero..........C.............S...21,995..........Doylestown, PA (new,10miles +acc) ccity...........Aero..........C.................20,300..........Falls Church, VA (New - 150 miles also got ski rack for $70 - $280 retail - had ID Cert). iota............Aero..........C............S....18,000..........Cincy, OH (Employee + Hot button + Demo) nicenthick...... Aero ......................$18,745........ Napleton Saab in Mishawaka, IN (includes $500 Salomon Ski/Saab certificate) bobby............Aero.........C.....P.......$18,000 (Citibank rebate)B&B Saab SC, CA haloseven.........AERO.......C..............$19,650 May Rebates, Non GMS/Supplier Sewell Saab Plano (Talk to Paul Harding, worked the hardest for my little bit of money) Newtongirl.....Aero........C........P.......$20,445.....Newton, MA (Employee + Rebate + tiny Trade-In) J3J3...........Aero........C.................$19,953.....Illinois hinrebman.......AERO.........................$19,511.....bought in Ohio...stupid doc fee. kforr74........Linear...A....C.............. $16,537.....bought in Maryland (Employee + Demo + Extended Warranty) DRFS Rich......Linear...A....C.......P.......$20,280... Sunroof too. msjbean........Aero.....A..................S.$22,320....Dallas, TX SVT3391........Aero.....5M...C.......P.......$21,444....Falls Church, VA torifile............Aero............................19,425..........Durham, NC (from fitzmall.com; got a fantastic deal on my trade) luke527........Linear...A....C..............$18,400....San Mateo, CA (Burlingame Saab- great to work with!) Parker1974......Aero.........C.......P......$21,445.....NJ (dealer threw in armrest) Mikaela617.....Linear...A....C.......P......$20,732......Naples, FL (DeVoe Saab).
Subaru Mirror Compass Kit with Homelink - Legacy, Forester, Impreza H501SAG010 Subaru Mirror Compass Kit with Homelink --------------------------------> $191.96 H501SSA040 Homelink adapter, needed for Forester and Impreza applications -----> $8.00
Ordered the kit from ALLSUBARU.COM. Do a search on H501SSA040 and add it to your cart. Shipping to Florida runs $12.81 and takes about 7 days to arrive.
This may not be the cheapest price available. It is, however, a complete kit including all necessary parts & instructions necessary to do the job. Some members are getting kits that do not include any instructions. The instructions available on the internet leave out some key steps necessary for proper installation of the mirror in our vehicles.
The rear cupholder and trunk tray are available from your local SAAB dealer or by ordering from their web site.
The Kartboy Short Shifter/Bushing Kit can be purchased from Oakos.com for $120-$125 shipped. The processing and shipping is quick from this site.
Wetokole seat covers will run $225 + shipping. Additional information will be posted when these have been ordered/received/installed by someone.
SAAB 92x/Subaru Differences <---------------- From Saab92x.com
Saab unique front exterior styling new aluminum hood with redesigned hood scoop on Aero new front fenders new front grille and bumper cover new headlamps, marker lights and projector driving lights
Saab unique side and rear exterior styling new tailgate and rear bumper cover new rear roof spoiler new rear taillamps 17" alloy wheels standard (in Canada) on Aero Saab specific Bridgestone tires
Saab unique Chassis Steering: improved on-center feel/feedback as well as better response & linearity
@@@ STI steering rack !!!
Handling: improved overall stability, particularly emergency handling fully laden Ride: revised shock tuning for a more controlled ride. Less low speed rebound & compression new dampers new suspension bushings - stiffer anti-roll bar bushings 100% stiffening of the front sub-frame where the steering rack mounts unique lower steering gear ratio of 15:1 vs. previous 16.5:1 aluminum rear suspension forward lateral link 10mm shorter rear bump stops
Saab unique interior materials upgraded carpeting two-tone cloth seat materials availability of leather interior instrument cluster with metallic trim rings around the gauges upgraded door panel materials metallic centre stack dash fascia
Saab unique insulation kit dramatically reduces noise, vibration and harshness heavier toe-board insulation and addition of fender insulation rear quarter trim sealing, tailgate sealing acoustic treatment on roof trim insulation under the shift boot new rear engine mount
Saab unique active head restraints for the front seats
Security System (n/a Impreza models) Block Heater (n/a Impreza models)
Leather interior optional on Linear & Aero (n/a Impreza models) Sunroof optional on Linear (n/a on Impreza Outback Sport) 6 Disc In-dash CD Changer optional on Linear (n/a on Impreza Outback Sport)
Heated Front Seats & Outer Mirrors optional on Linear (standard on Impreza Outback Sport)
Warranty: 48 month/ 80,000 km (Impreza models 36 month/60,000 km)
North Carolina Residents:
More information on this tax thing. I called the Dept. of Revenue this morning (can you tell I'm procrastinating?) and here's the REAL skinny.
Highway use tax (the 3% is HUT and not sales tax) is applied on the purchase price after the value of the trade. Now, what can affect the "purchase price" written on the bill of sale is important. (From this page):
Rebate: Rebates are paid to the customer at a later date and therefore not subtracted from the sales price. Discount: Discounts are issued by the dealer at the time of purchase and can reduce the sales price.
Regardless of what GM/Saab are calling the $5000/6000, according to the DMV, it's a discount because we don't get it at a later date. That means we should not be taxed on it.
If NC residents have been getting taxed on their purchases pre-discount, I can only think of 2 reasons: the dealer is ignorant of the laws or they're doing some funny business behind the scenes. I'll let you know how my visit to the dealer goes tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Message edited by: jeffberk on 2005-08-09 14:20:14 CDT
Message edited by: DubSlick on 2006-07-19 15:54:47 CDT
I got a Black 92x aero with premium and sport packages for $23,500, which included leather, sunroof, xenon lights, and 17" enkei rims. If you are a GM employee the deal gets even sweeter. If you delete those ~4000 packages you can get the car for well under 20k. Factor in the 2 years of scheduled service, free loaner cars, and the extra year and 12,000 miles of warrentee and you can see how this is a hot deal if you were in the market for a WRX.
I'm 6 foot 210 pounds and I fit just fine. I got mine for $8,000 under MSRP. They aren't advertising these rebates too much. I don't think most people know about these cars. You can call the dealer to find out the specifics on the rebates. Good luck, it's a really great car. The best wrx in my mind.
Well, it is about the same as the WRX which starts at just above $21k. It is a comparable deal if you want leather and other fancy features that do not come in WRX.
If you are looking to buy a WRX, this is a better, fancier WRX. If you are looking to buy a Saab, buy a 9-3 or 9-5... Made in Japan with the ignition key on the column does not make a Saab.
jason1880 said:I'm 6 foot 210 pounds and I fit just fine. I got mine for $8,000 under MSRP. They aren't advertising these rebates too much. I don't think most people know about these cars. You can call the dealer to find out the specifics on the rebates. Good luck, it's a really great car. The best wrx in my mind.
I don't think you got his "joke"...
It's a shame that GM didn't spend more time overhauling the interior of these things before they branded it a Saab. It's a nice car, but it's really a slap to the face of Saab. It's basically an Impreza with a Saab decal on the stearing wheel. I own a 9-3 and it's a great car...I'm constantly getting compliments on it. I may have leaned the 9-2x direction if the car had more personality. It's a good car, but the only thing exciting about it is the engine...and that's not even exciting unless you go for the upgraded engine.
It's funny how Saab people bash this car because it's not a true Saab. Well, no it's not, but it's a heck of a good car. But, while we're on that point the 93 is really not a "real" saab either. It's based on the GM global Epsilon platform (the same one as the malibu and the G6) and is nearly identical to an Opel. My dad had a real saab 900 back in the day, and the crappy reliability made me swear not to get a "real" saab. But with this deal I couldn't resist getting a saabaru.
jason1880 said:I got a Black 92x aero with premium and sport packages for $23,500, which included leather, sunroof, xenon lights, and 17" enkei rims. If you are a GM employee the deal gets even sweeter. If you delete those ~4000 packages you can get the car for well under 20k. Factor in the 2 years of scheduled service, free loaner cars, and the extra year and 12,000 miles of warrentee and you can see how this is a hot deal if you were in the market for a WRX.
I am an avid wrx fan and was even an owner until mine flooded 6 months ago. Since then I have been tracking the wrx/92x and wanted to throw in my 2 cents. These 92x's are extreamly cheap right now, but they are cheap for a reason and that reason is resale value. Not only will the resale values be very low becuase everyone is getting them cheap, but subaru is chaning the wrx next year. It will be getting a bigger engine which will make its way into the saab also. So if your looking for a car to keep for 6 or so years this is a good deal. If your looking for a car to trade-in in a couple years this may not be such a good deal.
jason1880 said:I'm 6 foot 210 pounds and I fit just fine. I got mine for $8,000 under MSRP. They aren't advertising these rebates too much. I don't think most people know about these cars. You can call the dealer to find out the specifics on the rebates. Good luck, it's a really great car. The best wrx in my mind.
And I'm 6'0", 185 pounds. As a former owner, I'd say the car's pretty dam cramped. You don't really notice until you're an owner.
jason1880 said:It's funny how Saab people bash this car because it's not a true Saab. Well, no it's not, but it's a heck of a good car. But, while we're on that point the 93 is really not a "real" saab either. It's based on the GM global kappa platform (the same one as the malibu and the G6) and is more like an Opel. My dad had a real saab 900 back in the day, and the crappy reliability made me swear not to get a "real" saab. But with this deal I couldn't resist getting a saabaru.
haha, that other thread crapper is a typical saab owner..snobby for no reason at all. apparently poor reliability and an inflated price tag makes for a desirable brand. I guess he will be disappointed that his 93 has already seen some of the effects of GM's design consolidation bagofchips and autologic both have good points..the car IS smallish and they are coming out with a new wrx model next year (most likely with the 2.5l turbo). but the 2.0 turbo is already pretty peppy, and there are plenty of aftermarket mods around if you need more power. basically this deal is what it is..a pretty decent AWD car with SUBARU reliability for a cheap price. Basically with these rebates it is selling for less than what you can get a WRX for. and that is with a (marginally) better interior, better front end styling, and a sportier suspension. You can even get it with leather and HID. sure it's not an audi or a bmw, but you're getting it for 20k + change.
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