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Question From Nidhi: Hi Autobrag team,

Thank you so much for your help with those two cars. The dealer was being arrogant and didn’t wanna budge at all so I am looking at another car:

Could you help me with prices on these three cars:

1. 2005 Saab 9-2X 2.5L aero with automatic transmission. This car has 26000 miles on it and the autocheck report shows it as a one-owner car. The VIN number is JF4GG61665H053531. What are your opinions of this car?

2. 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear with automatic transmission. This car has 45600 miles and its listed as a one owner car on autocheck report. The VIN number is YS3FB49S451058350 and the dealer is asking for 11598 plus TTL. What are your opinions of this car?

3. 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero with automatic transmission. This car has 34000 miles on it. The autocheck report says that it had a minor/moderate accident on right front. How much do you think I should offer for this car taking the accident in acccount? I will get it fully inspected by a certified used car inspection service before I buy it (if I decide). The VIN for this car is YS3FH41U061015296.

Thanks,
Nidhi

Queen of the Road: Hi Nidhi! Welcome back.

1. For a 2005 Saab 9-2X Wagon Aero with 26,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $12,000 (being in above average condition) to $10,000 (being in average condition) and $8,000 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $9,000 to $13,400.

2. For a 2005 Saab 9-3 Sedan Linear Auto with 45,600 miles, wholesale prices range from $8,600 (being in above average condition) to $7,400 (being in average condition) and $6,100 (being in below average condition).  A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $7,100 to $9,800.

3. I generally pass on cars that have a salvaged title. Think long term. When you try to sell it, not only will it have depreciated, but people avoid cars that have been in an accident. For a 2006 SAAB 9-3 V6 Sedan Aero Auto with 34,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $11,700 (being in above average condition) to $10,500 (being in average condition) and $9,300 (being in below average condition). A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $10,600 to $13,200. 

Regarding my opinion, Saabs are not as popular as mainstream cars. Therefore, their resales not as successful, but there are people that love them and deals can be had on them.

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