Saab to BMW...Thoughts on this deal.

Sigmachimde · 08-05-2010, 02:42 PM

Hey All,

So after recently purchasing my first 335xi 2 weeks ago, my girlfriend wants a BMW too.

She currently drives an 09 Saab 9-3 which is a great car. It only has about 6000 miles on it and wants to get into a 328xi for as close to an even swap as possible.

I found a really nice 2008 328xi at an extremely reputable Lexus dealer nearby. It is a one owner trade with 29000 miles and premium and cold weather package. So the xenons are there which is really nice for the lady.

The only concern I have is that it is not CPO, but then again it is only $23,600 with 2 more years and 20k miles of warranty left.

Please no responses based simply on the fact that it is a BMW over a Saab.

Please let me know what you think about the deal itself without being a CPO.

Fortyb · 08-05-2010, 03:12 PM

Go for it but she's going to lose big time on the Saab the blue book value sucks.

Sigmachimde · 08-05-2010, 03:18 PM

We got the 9-3 for $18000 brand new in December when Saab's future was questionable. Blue book now is between $19500-$21200 trade in.

Let's also throw an IS250 AWD into the mix.

What do we think between the IS250 AWD and the 328 Xi.

Again, I know everyone on the forum is bias (including me) but I do not know anyone who owns an IS so I cannot compare.

Fortyb · 08-05-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigmachimde

We got the 9-3 for $18000 brand new in December when Saab's future was questionable. Blue book now is between $19500-$21200 trade in.

Let's also throw an IS250 AWD into the mix.

What do we think between the IS250 AWD and the 328 Xi.

Again, I know everyone on the forum is bias (including me) but I do not know anyone who owns an IS so I cannot compare.

Your trade in value on kbb and your value with the dealer will be totally different he will probably sell the car for $21200 but what he will give you is somewhere between $13500 to $14500. The lexus to me is a true chick car she should love it.

Sigmachimde · 08-06-2010, 03:57 PM

Already offered me $20,500 trade my friend.

I paid $26998 for a new accord in may, put 3k miles on it and traded it in 2 weeks ago for my 335xi and they gave me $27000

edb5020 · 08-09-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sigmachimde

Already offered me $20,500 trade my friend.

I paid $26998 for a new accord in may, put 3k miles on it and traded it in 2 weeks ago for my 335xi and they gave me $27000

Then what seems to be the problem??? Go get the BMW and fork over a few extra grand.

dmichael · 08-09-2010, 12:31 PM

The BMW will be a big step up in performance over the 9-3, I know both cars well and Saab's future really isn't any brighter than it was back in December. Its arguably worse given the direction Spyker wants to take the brand, so I would cash in on the perceived restored health of Saab now while I could. I would not stop looking for 328's, there are a ton of them out there with low mileage, but you want one with the sport package. The sport seats are truly excellent, and non-sport seats are truly bad. You also want Premium package for the bluetooth alone. Also the 328i gets 3-4 mpg more in mixed but mostly highway driving. I had an xi before I had an i, the xi got 21, the i gets 25.

P.S. I have an ad here to sell my 328i, but it just sold this weekend.

good luck!

08-09-2010, 05:57 PM

I have a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8T V6 (Same Car, well yours might be the Turbo 4), and a 2006 E90 330i Sedan with Sport Package, getting out of the Saab and into the BMW is like getting out of a canoe and getting into a tank, seriously its that much better.

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Sigmachimde Private First Class 14 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 08' 135 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roslindale MA iTrader: (0)	Saab to BMW...Thoughts on this deal. Hey All, So after recently purchasing my first 335xi 2 weeks ago, my girlfriend wants a BMW too. She currently drives an 09 Saab 9-3 which is a great car. It only has about 6000 miles on it and wants to get into a 328xi for as close to an even swap as possible. I found a really nice 2008 328xi at an extremely reputable Lexus dealer nearby. It is a one owner trade with 29000 miles and premium and cold weather package. So the xenons are there which is really nice for the lady. The only concern I have is that it is not CPO, but then again it is only $23,600 with 2 more years and 20k miles of warranty left. Please no responses based simply on the fact that it is a BMW over a Saab. Please let me know what you think about the deal itself without being a CPO.
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Sigmachimde Private First Class 14 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 08' 135 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roslindale MA iTrader: (0)	We got the 9-3 for $18000 brand new in December when Saab's future was questionable. Blue book now is between $19500-$21200 trade in. Let's also throw an IS250 AWD into the mix. What do we think between the IS250 AWD and the 328 Xi. Again, I know everyone on the forum is bias (including me) but I do not know anyone who owns an IS so I cannot compare.
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Sigmachimde Private First Class 14 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 08' 135 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roslindale MA iTrader: (0)	Already offered me $20,500 trade my friend. I paid $26998 for a new accord in may, put 3k miles on it and traded it in 2 weeks ago for my 335xi and they gave me $27000
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dmichael Lieutenant 31 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2011 GTI Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	The BMW will be a big step up in performance over the 9-3, I know both cars well and Saab's future really isn't any brighter than it was back in December. Its arguably worse given the direction Spyker wants to take the brand, so I would cash in on the perceived restored health of Saab now while I could. I would not stop looking for 328's, there are a ton of them out there with low mileage, but you want one with the sport package. The sport seats are truly excellent, and non-sport seats are truly bad. You also want Premium package for the bluetooth alone. Also the 328i gets 3-4 mpg more in mixed but mostly highway driving. I had an xi before I had an i, the xi got 21, the i gets 25. P.S. I have an ad here to sell my 328i, but it just sold this weekend. good luck! __________________ 2008 E90 328i - Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Dark Burl, 6MT, Sport, Premuim, Fold-down seats, iPod/USB(6FL). M-Sport Steering Wheel, ZHP M-Sport Shift knob, Euro fog lights. Euro Split Armrest
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RemovedUser Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I have a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8T V6 (Same Car, well yours might be the Turbo 4), and a 2006 E90 330i Sedan with Sport Package, getting out of the Saab and into the BMW is like getting out of a canoe and getting into a tank, seriously its that much better.
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