Thanks for the reply...after reading another thread on this site I am also considering the Saab 92x AERO.  With a $7,000 rebate the price is hard to beat.  I test drove one tonight with the sport package, auto tranny and cold weather package.  Sticker price was $23,495.00. 
  
  
The price of premium is nothing new to me, I drive a Focus SVT right now and it requires premuim as well.