94_Z28_ragtop

Yes, I'm aware it is a rebadged Subaru WRX wagon. It is also now cheaper than said car once the rebate is applied. With the current incentives on these babies I now know what my next car will be. Right now you get $4500 rebate + $1000 GM Hot Button rebate = $5500 Total Rebates!!! That's regardless of whether or not you get the Aero (turbo) or Linear (NA). I'm not sure if it's regional or nationwide, though. Example:

Base 9-2X Aero = $27,645
Dealer Discount = ($1000)
Total Rebates = ($5500)
Purchase Price = $21,145 ==> Cheaper than comparable WRX!!!

The Linear is an even better deal if someone just wanted a nice little runaround car and wasn't worried about performance.

Base 9-2X Linear = $23,685
Dealer Discount = ($800)
Total Rebates = ($5500)
Purchase Price = $17,385

Plus you get a 4 yr 50K mile bumper to bumper warranty + free scheduled maintenance for 2 yrs or 24K miles!

Now all I have to do is decide what color to get. I'm thinking Red but maybe I'll get the dark blue or desert sand (pewter).

Threxx

Can those rebates be applied to a lease? Also what is a GM hot button rebate?

94_Z28_ragtop

I didn't ask because I'm gonna purchase. I don't think so, though. The leases on the 9-3 Linear have actually gone up since we leased my wife's car back in December. I'd say call your local Saab dealer if you are interested. I drove one yesterday and they are fun little cars and have some upgraded features over the Subaru Impreza.

94_Z28_ragtop

Upon further thought, I probably should have posted this in the lounge. Mods, please move if you want.

WERM

Uh...scott...you'd rather have an Impreza, right?

94_Z28_ragtop

Not when the Saab is cheaper! Don't forget, I get GMS on the Saab. I also get an extra $500 off for Saab Lease Loyalty. GMS + $6000 in rebates = one hell of a deal. I'll be picking mine up by April 30.

97z28/m6

what color?

WERM

AronZ28

WOW.

I have never seen such blatant badge engineering in all my life. I thought the Saab got a whole entire different interior than what the Suburu got.


Still, that is an amazing deal you are getting. Honestly there is no reason why anybody should buy a WRX wagon. No incentives on the WRX, and the Saab has a longer warranty with 2 years of free maitence.

Joe Brodman

Though I agree they are way too similar, doing a cross comparison between the Saab Waggon and WRX Waggon, I came across the following (this is from the comparison chart I found, so the info could be wrong):
- Saab has 3 interior color choices vs. 1
- Saab has optional power sunroof
- Saab has optional heated driver and passenger seats
- Saab has optional heated mirrors
- Saab has a "Multi-function remote", whatever that is
- Saab has an external temp gauge
- Saab has optional Xenon headlights
- Saab comes with the alarm standard
- Saab has a rolling code remote, whatever that means
- Saab has a longer warranty


Basically, all that stuff are the advantages of the Saab over the WRX Sport Wagon. Of course we are talking a $2500 MSRP over the WRX too, but w/ these discounts, that eats right through that advantage. Though the rear and side styling is similar, the front of the Saab is FAR better looking in comparison w/ the WRX.

AAAAAAA

In canada, the 9-2x has no deals on it... it is WAY more expensive then a WRX.

41 000$= 9-2x
35 000$=WRX hatch

91_z28_4me

The 9-2x sounds like a better deal than a loaded Cobalt right now, especially if you want a hatch.

94_Z28_ragtop

The multi-function remote is also known as keyless entry and the rolling code is part of that. As for the 3 interior color choices, there really is only one color choice but there are two different kinds of cloth ( one for linear, one for aero) plus leather.

The other advantages of the Saab over the Subie not mentioned above are additional sound deadening material for a quieter ride (some may see this as a disadvantage since it adds weight and therefore reduces performance) and a different suspension setup. The Saab's suspension is more compliant while still performing nearly as well (some say better) than the Subaru's.

Desert Silver or Deep Mica Blue