The 2008 9-3 Convertible is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury convertible, available in two trims, the 2.0T and the Aero.
Upon introduction, the 2.0T is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 210-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission is optional. The Aero is equipped with a standard 2.8-liter, V6, 255-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
Summary: Don't believe the negative hype. If maintained properly, these are fantastic cars, and will run forever. I am amazed by the stupidity of some of these reviewers. Here's a newsflash, if you buy a 12 year old car with no documented service history chances are great it is not going to perform like a brand new one. One guy on here trashed Saab, and by his own review he kept this "unreliable" car for 7 solid years!
Strengths: Very strong and rigid chassis, produces a remarkably smooth ride. Smooth as silk at 98 mph. Might be owned by GM, but this car is definitely a european Bahn Burner. Turbo makes it as much fun to drive as an M3, but you still get 30 mpg on the highway! Great seats and steering wheel, nothing like quality hides for an interior.
Weaknesses: Ever so slight Turbo lag. Although it looks great, the front spoiler on my Aero is only about 3" from the ground. I fear that it is only a matter of time before the worst happens....
Similar Products Used: Mercedes CLK 430, BMW 528i
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Summary: Bought my '06 2.0T in May with 20k miles on it. This was my first car i bought so i wanted something nice for my money. When i was looking for a car i wanted something roomy, fun to drive (looks), good on gas and had creature comforts. After doing a lot of research i narrowed my choices to 3. I liked the Accords but with the options i liked it was V6 or bust. The Legacy's were nice but the interior was "ehh" and then i checked out the Saab . My father works for a Swedish comany so i was familiar the cars and the uniqueness. After the test drive i feel in love with it. It was the car that best met my criteria. The was bought from a Saab dealer so i came certified and warranted until 100k or 5/2012. I've always babied my cars since i started driving so the maintence/care for Saab's is somewhat of a welcomed challenge.
Strengths: Looks, Gas mileage, seats, trunk space, passenger space, AC, quickness between 50-90 mph
Weaknesses: Somewhat nit picking
-Terrible Stereo!! I had the 7 speaker system and it was brutal. Anyone who really enjoys their music will not like the factory system. I recently replaced the front 6.5's with Alpine comps, added a JLw1 sub and an Alpine amp to power it. The improvement is ten-fold.
-slow off the line
-repairs/maintence(oil changes) are expensive.
-has some rattles....
-...very stiff suspension which could go either way
-Integrated console, there's a million buttons and the layout can be complicated. The use of fiber optics as well as a fully integrated headunit makes for changing it up nearly impossible.
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Similar Products Used: 2002 Chevy Cavalier car the surived my time in college in North Philly. Car was nothing flashy but ran/looked great.
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Rating Reviewed by: fffl(Unregistered User)
Review Date August 20, 2007
Overall Rating 1 of 5
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Used product for 1 to 3 months
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Price Paid:
$16000.00
from private dealer
Year / Model Reviewed: 2006 SAAB 93
Summary: unbelievably unreliable car
thought SAABs are good cars but I was really really wrong
Strengths: just comfort and look
Weaknesses: 2006 SAAB 93 2.0T - 20000miles.
"Gear box malfunction" message came on. I took the car to the dealer, paid $105 for the diagnostics. They said it just needs software updates. They did that, I took the car from there. Went with it 2 miles, the same message came on. Took the car back to the dealer. Now they say is the transmission and the estimate for replacing it is $ 3300 (even though, when I called the same dealer they told me the transmission is $1565 and labor is $1005)....weirdddd. Ohh...and when I asked the service guy from the dealer how about the warranty on the new transmission, he told me laughing: 12000 miles. at the question: " Does that mean that the new one will break at 13000 miles?", the dealer guy just answered "Maybe".
Anyways, I never thought a transmission can go down at 20000 miles.
One thing is for sure: I'll never buy another saab in my life. Not only the car broke, but both the dealer and the central Saab don't want to talk about the problem (they say they do not know the cause....weird...specially because I paid for a diagnostics)
so, do you still want to buy a saab?
Similar Products Used: acura TL (200000 miles - no major problems)
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Summary: I've always wanted this car. I love almost everything about it. It's small, stylish, understated, smooth, and FAST. When I step on the gas, it goes. BUT... (see weaknesses)
Strengths: Style. Performance. Comfort.
Weaknesses: Cupholder. It's minor, but it irritates me every time I drive. What I HATE is the problems I've been having. Bought the car with 42000 miles, with what's left of a 50,000 mile warranty. Within 2 weeks, the starter died. And the back hatch was really really hard to open. Got these fixed while I was still under warranty. Then the rear rotors needed replaced. It's in the shop right now to fix the emergency brake and the passenger door, which won't open from the outside. The compressor for the air conditioner also died, but that's another $800 I don't want to throw away right now. I'm still driving in hot summer weather with no air conditioner. I love this car, but I hate this car. Will probably sell it before I go broke.
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Summary: I love this car! I was shopping around for used Saabs from private sellers for over a month and this baby was the one I took based on the advice of an independant Saab mechanic, in which I trust, who described it as practically mint condition inside and out (and it is). The car is so strong and smooth which makes me feel very safe.
My friends are very loyal Saab drivers which influenced me to get a Saab in the first place. One thing I can definantly say about SAAB is that they are highly under-rated and be weary of biased criticism. I also get confused when people try to compare Volvo to SAAB as if there is even a comparison...
Strengths: Turbo is fun! Smooth ride, night panel control for optimum focused driving during the night. I have all the maintenance records on this vehicle and it is very clean. This Saab is reliable and has been well-taken cared of. Beutiful design, handling, fuel-efficiency and acceleration.
Weaknesses: Bumpy roads can sometimes be annoying because the car is low to the ground.
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