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Old 12-18-2006, 02:18 PM   #1
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Default One Million Miles in a Saab? Get a New One from Saab - For Free

One Million Miles in a Saab? Get a New One from Saab - For Free



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DETROIT — Convinced of the jet-like performance and endurance of its products, Saab Automobile USA is announcing that it will offer a free new Saab to any U.S. customer who covers the distance of one million miles (or more) in a Saab that he or she originally purchased new. The new Saab will come with the 100,000 mile/5 years GM Powertrain limited warranty and 3 years/36,000 miles no-charge scheduled maintenance, standard with every model in the 2007 Saab Automobile USA portfolio.

This announcement comes after Wisconsin resident and insurance salesman Peter Gilbert recently reached the one million milestone in a 1989 Edwardian Gray Saab 900 SPG, still with the original engine and turbo, at this year’s North American Saab Owners Convention in Lake George, N.Y. Saab Automobile USA General Manager Jay Spenchian was the very first to congratulate Gilbert and his 900 SPG on the occasion.

“Saabs are made for people who love to drive, as proven by the many high-mileage examples in the Saab owners’ community”, Spenchian said. “Having personally been with Peter Gilbert in his 900 SPG as we crossed their magical finish line together, one cannot help but being impressed by the condition of car and driver after one million miles. Our offer of a new Saab to any U.S. customer who equals this achievement, should be seen as a token of appreciation for the enduring loyalty and confidence in Saab.”

Mr. Gilbert will receive a brand new, 260 hp Saab 9-5 Aero (MSRP $ 38,735 ) as a worthy replacement for his tried-and-true 900 SPG. Delivery of the new car is to be scheduled in early 2007 at the Saab Aero Academy at Road Atlanta, Georgia. Saab is the only U.S. manufacturer offering this two-day enhanced driving course – a $1,350 value – at no cost to every U.S. customer who buys a new Saab 9-3 Aero or 9-5 Aero.

“I am obviously thrilled with the idea of being presented with a new Saab 9-5 Aero”, Gilbert said. “It is not just fast and fuel efficient, but also extremely safe. A reassuring thought, keeping in mind that my faithful 900 SPG and I survived many a collision with Wisconsin deer. Who knows, I might take a run at another million miles in my new 9-5! "

The offer of a free, new 2007 Saab 9-5 Aero [not to exceed the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price of $38,735 (certain features and options are subject to availability at time of delivery) and delivery to take place at an authorized Saab USA dealer] valid from the date of this release through calendar year 2007 (offer ends Dec. 31, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time), is available to any U.S. customer who can present verifiable proof to Saab Automobile USA that he or she is the original owner of the Saab vehicle that covered one million road miles or more, that the vehicle is in running condition, that the odometer hasn’t been tampered with, and that the vehicle is currently and has always been registered in the United States. The customer is responsible for all applicable taxes, title fees, registration and destination charges. Visit www.saabusa.com for important details and limitations on this offer.
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Old 12-18-2006, 02:25 PM   #2
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I guess the guy in the other thread got a Saab for free then. I'll have a fully loaded Aero 9-5 AWD (when it's ready)
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Old 12-18-2006, 03:48 PM   #3
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Wouldn't they be standing behind their product more if they would give free saabs to people whose car DIDN'T last 1,000,000 miles?

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Old 12-18-2006, 04:10 PM   #4
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The cost of refueling a car for 1,000,000 miles costs three times as much as the new car would, not including service/maintenance...
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Old 12-18-2006, 04:33 PM   #5
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The cost of refueling a car for 1,000,000 miles costs three times as much as the new car would, not including service/maintenance...
ya but think about all the money you put into your car, and it hasnt won you a new car yet, has it?
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Old 12-18-2006, 04:41 PM   #6
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I wonder if the Saabarus will pull 1'000,000 miles ... if so, I'd demand a 2015 STi Version XXV
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Old 12-18-2006, 05:46 PM   #7
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This will be easy for them to fund as the publicity is great and the cost will be low. (not many million mile SAABS I'd wager.)
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Old 12-18-2006, 05:56 PM   #8
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12 owners here more than 1/2 way to the goal. Although some are foreign and who knows if they were purchased new.

http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/faq/miles/all.html

Very cool promo.
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Old 12-18-2006, 10:36 PM   #9
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A million miles in 17 years is:
58,823 per year approximately.

Now assuming that was at 22MPG that would be 2673 gallons.

if he had a smart car it would be: 60MPG - 980 gallons.

1693 gallons less. Say 2 dollars a gallon average over the last 17 years.

$3386.00 Smart is diesel too so that would have atleast a 10% varience.

$3724.00 x 17 = $63308 savings. Plus cheaper insurance, easier parking, less pollution tax, You could even cut your parking costs in half by sharing one spot with someone else with another smart.
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Old 12-18-2006, 11:33 PM   #10
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I can't imagine there's another Saab owner that meets those requirements, or can do so by the end of 2007.
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Old 12-19-2006, 12:38 PM   #11
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there is a time limit? I would think that this would be a thing that just goes forever and is used twice a decade. Good press and almost no cost.
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Old 12-19-2006, 01:16 PM   #12
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Expiration listed in the first post.
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Expiration listed in the first post.
What are they worried about? It is just stupid to put an expiration date like that up.

I average 4700 miles a year in my Legacy, it would take me 212 years to hit 1,000,000 miles.
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Old 12-19-2006, 10:39 PM   #14
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I went to Viggen Academy years ago with my dad at Road Atlanta. Great experience!
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Old 12-19-2006, 11:39 PM   #15
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I wonder if the Saabarus will pull 1'000,000 miles ... if so, I'd demand a 2015 STi Version XXV
I think if the transmission is replaced, you're out of teh running. Also, didn't Volvo do this atleast a decade ago with a P1800?
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Old 12-20-2006, 04:11 AM   #16
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how is it still using the original turbo???
rebuit the same one?
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Funny...because when the news first broke, they weren't even going to give him a t-shirt. Musta decided they didn't like the bad pub.
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I can't imagine there's another Saab owner that meets those requirements, or can do so by the end of 2007.
IBsomebodyrunsasaabonadynoforweeksonendtogetafrees aab
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