European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 10, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Deals on wheels Are no problems that we know we think we have a fair porsche will sell any of its american spec cars in Europe except the 911 Turbo and the but All cars must be and the waiting time is six to eight while they Are being driven in porsche Are guaranteed for 12 and for seven years against in the the car is guaranteed for 12 including against porsche has no formal shipping emission control equipment is stored and reinstalled at the fee is 935 porsche Are priced in cars must be bought and picked up in porsche Sells american spec cars to German based id card customers can test drive cars at authorized Tradelins Are porsche says it suggests a Price to its dealers but there not obligated to sell at that buyers can warranty work must be performed at authorized porsche service when buying from customers have their forms processed through porsche customers can get their cars at the factory and save Inland freight because of construct Only abbreviated factory in Are this swedish firm is a latecomer to the military sales its program didst begin in Germany until Saab has 24 authorized dealers in Germany who project sales of the program has spread to Spain and other says George Saab sales manager for International and diplomatic Stuermer says that any Saab sold in the states can be purchased in we see our organization As an Extension of our american he there is no need not to show the full which really int that most authorized dealers Stock american specification so theres Little waiting we make specific plans for All our markets in Stuermer each country sets sales so its a guarantee of he says the average Stock is 500 cars in while they Are being driven in Saab Guaran tees its cars for one year with unlimited once the car is returned to the it picks up the balance of the stateside which is identical to the european photos by Dave Didio two workers install a catalytic converter in they even get a letter of Welcome from the presi Dent of Saa Scania in the United Stuermer we consider our customers part of the Saab family no matter where they bought their this is easy for a smaller Saab has a formal shipping and Stuermer says its one of the highlights of the company car sales to the Home shipment is included in the Purchase the american buyer has up Many expenses that shipment is often an expense they cant afford when there ready to go Stuermer the free shipping provision is Good for three what youll save by buying in All prices listed Are for american specification prices in the left column in the right column Are la Nita for cars sold in Europe for cars sold and in 3door 900 will leu 40008 40008 50008 4door 50008 4door officials provide prices for 50008 do go 3181 do 3 181 Al 325e Gle 528e Turbo 535i Gle Turbo 7351 Gle Turbo Dat Sun officials provide prices for 2door diesel Jetta 4door Turbo go nearly As prices Are for comparably equipped prices Are manufacturers suggested retail Price excluding dealer charges or prices 944 because of surcharges and time of 911 prices dont include delivery and and Volvo prices include Home delivery but not Inland 911 Cabriolet Audi and vow increased prices were about percent new after the owner is subject to a Small surcharge based on Price shipment belongs to the not the which Means it is customers can get a rebate if they dont want the shipping program included in the Price of the Stuermer Saab uses harms As its freight the same firm used by Volvo and emission control equipment is delivered with the car and then reinstalled by harms in Saab Are priced in based on an Exchange rate of if the rate Falls below the Price reverts to fixed Dollar customers can buy a Saab pay in and have it delivered to a port in the customers can test drive cars at authorized some dealers take Trade others Stuermer says new car prices Arent inde Pendents charge what they Stuermer advises asking to see the manufacturers suggested Price list before most independents dont have service he but All authorized dealers have service All warranty work is reimbursed by Saab to the service and the shop that does service work for american outlets gets a commission on the Sale Price of the forms of customers who buy Saab Are processed through customers can get their cars at the factory in and save freight you might have some problem getting service in Stuermer so buyers should Check with dealer to see if theres an Agency near where they will be you cannot always expect a service sys tem right outside the on the positive Stuermer while buyers Are in you have easier servicing than with Ameri can we have special agents who Deal Only with they get automobiles built for european roads and High Speed the customer can experience the country far better with less risk than with a car not built for these types of theres the Price shipping includes with dealers in the states available to handle we try to make it realizing the customer is in a foreign country with logistical concerns he would never have in the Stuermer the Only thing we cant help is the Way he these japanese cars Are sold in Europe through car based in the program continued on Page in May the stars and stripes