May 2nd, 2009:
I posted a story about Saabs sitting around on dealer lots with rather large discounts sitting on them. A Turbo X with 23% off, for example:
From the dealer:
The story about the Turbo X combi still sitting on a lot is all too true over here; I have one sitting in my showroom right now that is exactly the same story, it was MY demo for 3 months, has about 3000 miles on it, and is an absolute steal of a deal, but nobody will touch it- To give you an idea of what I'm talking about here, the thing was $46,105 sticker, and it's down to $35,542. That's 23% off! I've bought a suit for 23% off, maybe a toaster.... but a Turbo X?
From me:
If anyone's interested in picking up an X at a bargain price (or a Lynx Yellow convertible), shoot me an email and I'll put you in touch with John. He's on the US East Coast, but I'm sure he'll help out anyone. Ask for the extra special SU discount :-)
I got an email in my inbox about a week later from a guy named Mark, which I passed on to JohnC, the dealer who originally wrote to me. I hadn't thought any more about it.
June 11, 2009:
From JohnC:
Thanks for putting Mark O in contact with me, he's now the proud owner of our last Turbo X :-)Here he is lining up for takeoff!
Congratulations to both Mark and JohnC on the deal.
These cars need good homes. I'm pleased to see another X making it's way to a caring owner.
Swade, I lost count of how many Saabs you have sold after my X. :)
Bringing people and Saabs together is a great cause, I'm sure the people in Trollhattan will appreciate it. This article seems like Deja Vu, my apologies if it's been covered before. There's an interesting story in The Local:
Swedish auto town cannot imagine life without Saab.
For the b-day celebration, I gave her a nice clay bar courtesy of Meguiar's, followed by a full tape and wax job.
beren
http://www.cochranofmonroeville.com/VehicleSearchResults?make=Saab&search=new
located near Pittsburgh PA