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Sell the S2000, Keep the Saab 9-5 Aero
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Keep the S2000, Sell the 9-5 Aero
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Sell both, buy an Evo
8.51%
Sell both, buy an STi
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Can't Decide what to do!

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Old 02-07-2009, 01:19 AM
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Default Can't Decide what to do!

Guys, Financial time have hit me very hard. Layoffs, then layoffs again so its time for me to make a tough decision. I have a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto that is a wonderful cruiser with decent punch and a fairly modded 2004 Rio S2000. Im trying to decide what to do with my cars. The problem with keeping the S2000 is that I cant carry anything, including sales material (businessmen) and the Saab isn't quite the adrenaline rush that the S2000 is. I can't really afford two car payments and two cars on my insurance policy while un-employed. If I sell both I would be looking to get a hybrid of the two that is fairly reliable and costs under 20k with low miles. Please help me out
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The other cars Im looking at if I sell both are a Turbo Cobalt SS and Mazdaspeed3
Old 02-07-2009, 04:27 AM
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You're going to lose a ton of money selling both cars. You would be better off keeping the Saab.
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Sell both, get a low-miles used RX-8 for next to nothing, put a fair amount of $$$ in your pocket ")

Then hope like hell gas prices don't go back up too quickly!
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How's the saab on maintenance?
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That is a tough decision... I don't know what advice to give you here. I hope everything works out for the best.
Old 02-07-2009, 08:07 AM
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I'd sell the S2000 just because the Saab may be worse in resale.

This would put the most money in your pocket and retain the most function.

Although, you could make the argument to sell the Saab because it'll lose more money when GM kills the Saab brand.

I would save the STi / Evo purchase for when you have a new job.
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sell s2000 and keep saab would be the best thing to do financially. If you have some money sell both buy evo.
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Sell the S2000 seems like a must for your situation, as it's totally not practical for you. You can keep the Saab since it'll help with your business and endure the non-adrenaline ride through this tough times. If that doesn't work, sell both and get MS3. Don't think EVO or STi is a good choice here. You can also consider TL-S too.
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Wait so you're making payments on both cars? Being unemployed calls for desparate measures. You need to trim all "luxuries" and minimize your monthly cash outlay until you have a steady paycheck again. I would sell the S2000.


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