Ever since we learned about Saab’s bankruptcy, many pondered whether it would be a good idea to buy a brand new or a very low mileage example from dealers that wanted to get rid of the cars they had in stock at marked down prices.

The problem is that these cars are offered without a manufactures warranty while we’re still not certain what’s going on with parts, because sure you can get an awesome deal, but what happens if something breaks or needs replacement on your car; will you find a part in a timely manner and equally important, at what cost?

It’s good to keep in mind that being an older model, it’s much easier to find replacement parts for the 9-3 series than it is for the newer 9-5.

Lots of questions not too many answers, and this is something that will likely make most mainstream buyers wary.

What we can say is that over the past few weeks that we have been following the subject, prices of the remaining Saab cars in the U.S. have dropped significantly.

For example, SaabsUnited reported that the Shaw Saab dealership in Norwell, Massachusetts, is offering several ex-loaner 2011 9-3 and 9-5 sedans with less than 8,000 miles at 50 percent off MSRP.

Among other cars is a 9-5 Turbo-4 Premium in a Jet Black shade with an automatic transmission and sunroof that has covered 7,500 miles. It’s listed at $22,628 [€17,400]. Some haggling and a price comparison with zero-mileage Saabs (see below) may even get you a better deal.

You can also get awesome deals on virtually brand-new Saabs at most dealerships if you shop around at websites like Autotrader and Cars.

Too many examples to list, but we found somewhere around 535 new 9-5 sedans on both sites, including the black colored 9-5 Turbo-4 pictured above with 11 miles and a price of $24,791 [€19,050] from Tracy Banks Saab in Concord, New Hampshire.

Question is, would you go ahead and take the risk on a Saab or would you prefer to buy from another brand even if you won’t get a deal and will have to look for a smaller and less luxurious model?

Shaw Saab Ex-Loaners:

  • 2011 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. Automatic, OnStar/Bluetooth, Diamond Silver/Black with 7,100 miles. #8792. MSRP $33,470. SALE $16,735.
  • 2011 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. Automatic, OnStar/Bluetooth, Diamond Silver/Black with 7,900 miles. #8794. MSRP $33,470. SALE $16,735.
  • 2011 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. Automatic, Sunroof, OnStar/Bluetooth, Java/Parchment with 6,900 miles. #8793. MSRP $34,670. SALE $17,335.
  • 2011 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. Automatic, Sunroof, OnStar/Bluetooth, Carbon Grey/Black with 7,500 miles. #8825. MSRP $34,670. SALE $17,335.
  • 2011 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. Automatic, Sunroof, OnStar/Bluetooth, Bose Audio, Diamond Silver/Black with 7,300 miles. #8832. MSRP $35,765. SALE $17,883.
  • 2011 Saab 9-5 Sedan. Automatic, Sunroof, Turbo-4 Premium, Harmon-Kardon, Diamond Silver/Jet Black with 7,500 miles. #8779. MSRP $45,255. SALE $22,628.
  • 2011 Saab 9-5 Sedan. Automatic, Sunroof, Turbo-4 Premium, Jet Black/Jet Black with 7,500 miles. #8806. MSRP $44,260. SALE $22,130

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