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#22 of 3311 help, saab 9-3 convertible what do you think ? by mcckloek May 08, 2002 (6:46 pm)
I am looking at a Saab 1999 convertible (manual transmission) and like the price and drive.Is this a safe reliable car? Does it have any cons?
#23 of 3311 9-3 cabrio by bretfraz May 08, 2002 (7:33 pm)
I've been driving one for three days and love it. Of course, mine has only 6500 miles on it. But I wish I had one. Have a Saab mechanic check it out for you. Also go to http://www.saabnet.com and read some of the posts in the 9-3 Bulletin Board. You'll learn alot about Saab's there.
#24 of 3311 '03 9-3 sedan by ambull May 15, 2002 (7:55 am)
There is an article about the new 9-3 sedan at http://www.autoweek.com It's two inches wider and has two more inches of wheelbase. "A convertible will follow in 2003, with two hatchback- like variants including the all-wheel-drive 9-3X after that." What are hatchback-like variants - one may be a station wagon, but what about the other?
#25 of 3311 ambull by dindak May 15, 2002 (9:42 am)
I didn't even realize there was a new 9-3 coming. Looks like a pretty nice car. Given SAABs gains in quality, this new model should do much better than the current model.
#26 of 3311 1999 9-3 by claywaterfill May 15, 2002 (12:58 pm)
If you care what Consumer Reports shows, they say a 1999 9-3 should have average reliability. The engine and transmission get high marks; the biggest problems seem to lie in the body hardware and integrity and with the power equipment. Run a Carfax report and get it checked out. Good luck!
#27 of 3311 Dindak by logic1 May 15, 2002 (2:09 pm)
The '03 9-3 will be the first Epsilon based car available in NA. Normally, I would not be all that interested in an FWD car selling above 30k. But I have to admit, the new 9-3 has me interested.
#28 of 3311 logic1 by dindak May 15, 2002 (5:35 pm)
Will pricing be about the same as the curent model?   I have always like the looks of some Saabs. A little odd, but still attractive. The new 9-3 seems more attractive than odd.
#29 of 3311 pricing by bigdaddycoats May 15, 2002 (8:01 pm)
According to Automotive news the 2003 9-3 will srart at the same price as the current 9-3, $28850. And i agree that the new model looks and sounds very nice. I look forward to hearing more and to driving one when available.
#30 of 3311 dindak by logic1 May 16, 2002 (8:51 am)
bigdaddycoats hit it on the head. Apparently, GM hopes to keep pricing on the new Saab very close to where it is now.   I know some Saab people are worried the 9-3 and 9-5 will share the Epsilon platform with more pedestrian models such as the Opel Vectra and the new Malibu. I for one am not. As long as the base platform is sufficiently stiff, Saab can upgrade it to keep the Saab identiy clear.   Holding prices competitive is the obvious advantage of platform sharing. GM hopes to realize 600 million in savings sharing the Epsilon platform. Appears they will share at least some of the savings with 9-3 buyers.   I am uncertain about fwd. But that price makes the new 9-3 worth a long, hard look.

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