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why is saab's resale value so low?

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on kbb, 2003 saab 93 is suggested at $6500 for a certain mileage. 2 of my friends bought one for 6000-7000. at the same time, a honda civic 2003 at the same milage is suggested at $8500. the saab is considered a luxury car with turbos and 200hp with decent mpg. the... Read More

  • Saab is not a popular car in the US market, unless you are in Connecticut. Connecticut buyers seem to love them. I have had several that I have taken in trade, and customers walk around them. One sat on the lot for 38 days, and not one customer was interested enough in it to open the door. On day 39 a drunk driver ran... Read More
  • There are a lot of variables that impact values of cars. Two in particular for this car include reliability of the model year, and the financial condition of Saab. For that model year, it was the first year of a redesign and the quality went downhill - particularly for the electrical system. While engine sludge was... Read More
  • Saabs do not break down more though Consumer Reports recommends the Sports Sedan (4 door) and Sport Combi (wagon) as more reliable than the convertible. Hondas have somewhat higher resale value because there are millions of non-car fans who think Hondas are reliable. Hondas tend to be reliable but there are many... Read More
  • This is the first year of the new body style. Unfortunately this model was plagued with problems for the next two years. A Saab is very expensive to maintain. You will pay a premium for the parts and the labor to repair them.
  • Because it is not a well known brand outside of northeastern US, go past Maryland and you will never see one. If you are getting a 2003 make sure the transmission has been swapped from the stock one (if its an auto) there was a coolant leak issue. Reference:I own wayyyy too many saabs

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