Hey Guys, I bought a 02 Aero 5 speed. I love this thing. The nice thing is that I can drive it for hours and not feel tired or sore. It also has great power from about 2k up as compared to 4500 and up on the svt. Im very happy with the choice. Part of me really wanted an STI but I couldnt swing the extra cash, not to mention they are pretty low line inside.
I beat them up on the price, I got them down about 4k, plus got them to certify the car (6yr 100k miles warranty). Then I thru in the trade. I had looked up my SVT on edmunds a few weeks prior and say about 7500 wholsale. Well, in thet time it had dropped to about 6500 whole sale. Then they offered me only 4300 trade, as it was their price they would pay for auction. But in the end I ended up getting about 8k on the trade as well as 3.9% financing. Im guessing it was worth 9k max in the open market.
My car was perfect except for the cracking paint, which you only really see when it's wet. I took off the snows and put back on the summer wheels (stock E1) before trade. I also removed the 98 clock and 2000 cupholder (there on ebay), and aftermarket radio. I did leave in the K&N drop in, and oh yea the moosing fix too... :-)
It was on Central's lot as of last week, I wonder how much they are asking? I had an ESP to 100k, but they said it wasnt transferrable. It was black/tan #1344. I will miss it.
Lou
I like saabnet.com but hate the threaded forums! Ill have to check saab central, last I looked not much noise in the 9-5 section.
