I want to buy a used 2006 Saab 9-3 – when should I take for repairs?

I need a car, Saab has always loved me. I am choosing between a Saab 9-3 and Audi A4. But Saab is going to cost $ 10k less than an Audi. I am concerned w / Where I can take to repair (mechanical or body) and maintenance services, etc. .. The car I am faced with an Arc 2006 3.9 w / 26,000 million to 16.9 million euros (but I think you can negotiate down). I looked Carfax and sold as a two-year lease sales staff. And I bought a Pacific Auction for a Nissan dealership. Questions? 1) I can take the car from Saab to get the check before Shopping? 2) What is recommended Saab repair in Seattle? I read the comments, but confused now. 3) I'm only about 6,000 per year Mid 4) Should I buy an extended warranty with that? 3) Do I abandon the planned purchase of Saab and Audi? Help … I need a car!

My two cents. Buy the warranty is extended with the car and read the fine print of what is covered. With both cars around the car keeping the cars from previous years is important. How many times have been changing the oil has been regularly maintained the car? I have both cars. I am a Saab fan and I think it would be well served by Saab. I also like the Audi. I own and drive daily a 1989 Saab Turbo. One my friends just bought a 2007 Audi A4 (interior fabrics) and when I sat in the car on the inside and I felt like a friend Mines 1989 GTI. Very subjective, but I think inside the Saab, in leather, is a better look. For the Audi I think the main mechanical cost may be incurred the timing belt. I think it's around 80k miles should be changed. To change the timing belt front of the vehicle (bumper, radiator) should be removed in order to do so. Manpower. The other thing is, I think the Audi exhaust gases can be very expensive. I live on the east coast and rust is a problem. For the Saab's turbo would be a costly repair if the owner did not change the oil.The Saab has dual exhaust tips and is cheaper. While the distribution chain Saab needs to be replaced and the procedure is much less labor. Ok, I think Audi could be fun too … not as fun as the Saab, but will pay more by Audi's own right away (which can lose more when you drive off the lot), it is more expensive to maintain your warranty does not cover these topics. I can not say I about the mechanics in Seattle, but has a list saabnet.com. Saabnet.com is a good resource. I'm not sure the best place for Audi. Good luck

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