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I had the same dilemma this week. We bought my wife a new car last year, so I took over her 2006 Saab 9-3. The car has been dead-reliable, and has 105K miles which isn't horrible. Replaced brakes, tires, fluids, sway bar end links, and wiper blades since we bought it 5 years ago. Have been considering something new for myself.
But, suspension will need a slight refresh soon (strut mount bearings bad), and the driver's seat bolster needs fixing. It is pretty much depreciated. Not worth much, but won't be worth much less. I figure start with complete strut assemblies (an easy 3 bolts on top, 2 on the bottom, and swap with new OEM units), and then tidy other things up on the interior. Should save me some money, and be reliable for a few more years. Plus, it's fast (enough), comfortable, great in the snow, and gets 27 MPG in mixed driving.
My wife's car is under warranty and has free maintenance for the next 4 1/2 years, so this is the only thing I need to work on until then.
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all cars sold.
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