I want to buy a USED 2006 Saab 9-3 - where do I take it for repairs?

I need a car, and have always liked Saabs. I'm choosing between a Saab 9-3, or Audi A4. But the Saab will cost up to $10K LESS than an Audi. I'm concerned w/ where I would take it for any repairs (either mechanical or body) and service maintenance etc... The car I'm looking... Read More

  • My 2 cents. Purchase the extended warranty with either car and read the fine print as to what is covered. With both cars the overall maintenance of the car over the cars previous years is important. How often was the oil changed was the car regularly maintained? I like both cars. I am a Saab fan and think you would be... Read More
  • Extended warrarties are more expensive then they are worth unless you have a very unreliable car. Scanwest Auto is recommended but I don't have first hand knowledge. I heard of Europa Auto, too but don't know. Europa does European cars. Look up saabcentral.com for reader's recommendations about mechanics. Use the... Read More
  • I had the very same concern as you did on my 03 9-3 ARC, i've own it for almost 2 trouble free yeras. basically any mechanics and body shops can repair Saabs since that is a GM based platform and engine but modified by Saab engineer with the turbo charger. the parts are relatively medium priced if you compare to other... Read More
  • i can think of a lot of reasons too not buy an audi or slaab-one of the main-biggest reasons is both have to go back to dlr for repais. because of limited low production of these cars there is not a lot of aftermarket parts and that limits options-big big money for parts and labor Reference:mech
  • What the guy 5.00 per gallon said is that the A4 needs Mobil Oil or ELF oil to keep the turbo engine running. Saabs are not so popular these days.
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