Amazing Condition-very Clean - *low Miles* *no Accidents* No Dents No Scratches on 2040-cars
Aurora, Illinois, United States
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NOTE: I took the time to write a detailed description and posted lots of pictures - so please read entire ad.
Also Note: On 9/14/2004 the incorrect mileage was reported (typo), it should be 23,538. All other mileage reports confirm this. This car has NOT been recently detailed - this is how it's always been kept. Recently Serviced items (within 6 months): * New turbocharger installed, new spark plugs * New radiator hoses and serpentine belt. * Oil pan removed for inspection and preventative cleaning...newer cars with turbo engines tend to build up sludge internally. No sludge found, See oil pan picture!!! Must be due to our frequent, pure synthetic-only oil changes. New engine gaskets and oil seals installed after oil pan cleaning. * Valve cover removed to inspect timing chain - Chain in great condition - not stretched and upper engine found to be very clean. New gasket installed. * Newer Michelin all-season tires (all 4), about 6 months ago. * New front sway bar links (1 week ago) * New brake pads (front), rears have over 60% left. BODY LOOKS LIKE NEW (no door dings at all), INTERIOR SHOWS MINIMAL SIGNS OF WEAR. RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. NON-SMOKER. No dents and no scratches anywhere. No rub marks on the bumpers either. Economical but powerful, 4 cyl. engine. Automatic transmission. VERY SAFE VEHICLE: Traction and Stability control, 4-wheel ABS, Tire Monitors, and multiple airbags standard! great student car or perfect family sedan. Amazing traction in the snow. IT HAS: * Automatic transmission; also manual option with paddle shifters. * Automatic climate control - separate digital settings for driver, passenger and rear occupants, Not a single fault code in climate control system. * Power Windows, Power Locks and Power heated mirrors. * Power seats (Heated front seats and Heated rear seats) and power moonroof * Cruise control, Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel with radio control buttons. * Legendary Saab audio system - best stereo sound of any car. * Good brakes and original stainless steel exhaust is still very quiet and rust free. * ALMOST NEW tires on stock alloys - no curb marks on wheels that I could find when I last hand washed the car. * Keyless Entry - factory alarm works great. * No oil leaks, No coolant leaks, No rattles, No strange noises. Engine runs smooth - car drives straight down the road. * No check engine light and NO service codes on HVAC system either. * No dead pixels on SID display (common issue but not on this one, SID is perfect). No malfunctions on SID check, see last picture. * Everything works as it should. This car is Great on gas and fun to drive. Miles are very low for the year. Car has been properly maintained and only synthetic oil used. Beautiful Exterior, Merlot Red Metallic, and paint is still very glossy and blemish-free. Not a scratch or dent anywhere. Beautiful leather interior with very minor sign of wear on driver's seat. (normal for light-colored leather seats, see pictures). We have the clean and clear title in hand. This particular car sold for close to $40,000 when new (see original window sticker), but like most luxury European sedans, they depreciate rapidly, so these cars make great used cars; the high depreciation makes these awesome cars very affordable. We just decided to get a new van and were just offered $4500 on trade-in, so price is firm. Serious inquiries only; Please DO NOT bid unless you have ALL the cash available and are ready to follow through with the purchase. Non-paying bidders WILL BE REPORTED. |
Saab 9-5 for Sale
Leather, manual trans, turbo, sunroof, ventilated seats, clean, clear title
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NEVS completes Saab purchase, earns right to brand name but not griffin badge
Mon, 03 Sep 2012
According to the Associated Press, a Hong Kong-based concern is close to building new Saab models. After some delays, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) has completed the purchase of bankrupt Swedish automaker Saab.
NEVS says it plans to debut an electric vehicle in about 18 months. When the car comes to market, it will wear the Saab name, but not the marque's well-known griffin logo. Reuters reports that the company will produce EVs based on the Saab 9-3 platform, with intentions to sell these vehicles primarily in the Chinese market. Due to the continued use of the distinctive griffin head logo by commercial truckmaker Scania and the Saab aerospace group, NEVS was only granted access to the Saab name, not its emblem.
Grainy leaked images show stillborn Castriota-designed Saab 9-3
Mon, 04 Feb 2013The Saab faithful are going to be playing the "what if" game for years to come. It's one of the burdens of being a fan of a dead brand. A fresh batch of grainy 9-3 Phoenix images have made their way online, alleged shots of a design proposal penned by none other than Jason Castriota. The five-door looks to feature an honest liftback, though SaabsUnited.com says this particular vehicle was drawn up as part of a business plan in early 2011. As such, Castriota apparently told the site the final product was to look much more athletic than what we see here. While the low-resolution images make it difficult to tell much about the design, we certainly appreciate the familiar roofline, full band taillamps and the contrasting rear spoiler reminiscent of the old Saab 99 and 900 ducktails.
Unfortunately, we know all too well why this creation never saw the light of day. Would-be savior Victor Muller couldn't quite pull Saab out of its nosedive, and the company fell into bankruptcy before the 9-3 Phoenix could get off the ground. There's talk of the Phoenix platform and Saab brand having new life in other markets as EVs and even as gas cars, but the model seen here will likely never see production - let alone North American showrooms.
You can take a closer look at SverigesRadio.se - just make sure to have your translator ready if you don't speak Swedish.
Saab restarts production line in Trollh"attan
Thu, 19 Sep 2013The new owner of Saab, National Electric Vehicle Sweden, has bolted together its first two new cars at the company's traditional home in Trollhättan. The two 9-3 sedans were built to work bugs out of the production line and test newer components before full-scale production starts near the end of the year.
NEVS acting President, Mattias Bergman, issued a statement saying, "Prior to our decision to start production of Saab cars, we need to finalize a few remaining dialogues to build partnerships with suppliers. We now know that the plant is ready for production." First up for NEVS will be gas-powered, turbocharged 9-3s, before bringing a facelifted, electrified variant later next year. There are also plans to rejigger Saab's never-was Phoenix architecture for production, although NEVS needs to excise the remaining General Motors tech from the platform before building anything.
According to a report on Automotive News Europe, once under way, NEVS has set an optimistic target of 120,000 units per year by 2016, with sales focused in Europe and China - there's no official word on if NEVS ever plans to bring the Saab name back to North America.