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Prospective Owner: Noise & Snow Handling by avatar1
Aug 16, 2008 (5:58 am)
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Hi, I am considering a new 93 Aero and had two concerns; Is this car noisy on the highway? My Acura is so loud on the hwy, I can't hear my cell phone conv. I was told all Acura's are like that, even my "fancy" RL. So I am thinking of a Saab 93 4 door sedan as a replacement. Since I have always had 4wd, this time I am considering a Saab with front wheel drive. Can you please comment on how the car deals with snow drifts? Can it get itself out? How does it handle in snow conditions?
 
Finally, do you think I should step up to the 95 and 6 cyl, 4wd? I would like to get a car that has better mileage than my RL (18/25) and thought the 4 cyl 93 would beat that.
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air conditioning on 9-3? by seiker0808
Aug 21, 2008 (11:40 am)
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OK< so I just bought the 9-3 linear sedan 2005 from CarMax and I think I got a good deal..as I said in the other post I love how it looks and drives and It was only just barely $16,000 and has 23,000 miles...and I have 5 days to return it if I don't like it. The only issue so far is the air conditioning doesn't seem very cold at all. But before I go griping to CarMax I'd like to know if this is normal...
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Re: Cabin Filter [waterdr] by pkny
Aug 22, 2008 (11:15 pm)
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Replying to: waterdr (Aug 14, 2008 6:21 pm)

the cabin air filter is located on the passenger side firewall under the hood.
remove the plastic cover at the very bottom of the windshile at right, lift up the plastic piece and you'll see it.
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Re: air conditioning on 9-3? [seiker0808] by pkny
Aug 22, 2008 (11:17 pm)
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Replying to: seiker0808 (Aug 21, 2008 11:40 am)

its not normal, Saab and Volvo are known for ice cold a/c..
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Re: Prospective Owner: Noise & Snow Handling [avatar1] by gormerod
Sep 02, 2008 (8:33 am)
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Replying to: avatar1 (Aug 16, 2008 5:58 am)

I hope this reply isn't too late. I have a 2005 9-3, essentially the same design as the current 9-3. The ride is fairly quiet; I have no problem having a cell phone conversation while driving. The car also handles well in snow here in northern NJ, though I have never had it in a snow drift. I have never felt nervous while drving it through a snow storm.
The 9-5 is based on an older design than the 9-3, so in my humble opinion, the 9-3 technology is more up to date. However, the 9-5 design is probably the last before the complete GM take over, so it is more of a pure Saab design. You need to weigh which means more to you.
 
Good luck!
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Re: Prospective Owner: Noise & Snow Handling [avatar1] by ponytrekker
Sep 02, 2008 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: avatar1 (Aug 16, 2008 5:58 am)

Go right to the MB E350 4matic.
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Re: Prospective Owner: Noise & Snow Handling [ponytrekker] by saablcp
Sep 03, 2008 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: ponytrekker (Sep 02, 2008 9:52 am)

And while on your way to the 'Benz dealer stop by an ATM machine and withdraw an extra $25k.!!!!! You could currently buy an '08 9-3 Aero-X (cross wheel drive) under the GM Employree for everyone promo (through 9/30) for $35,300. Loaded!
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Just bought a 2008 saab 9-3 automatic by kowari
Sep 03, 2008 (8:36 am)
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Hi everyone. First time poster here. I bought a 2008 black 9-3 4dr sedan last weekend which was being shipped from New England to New York. It arrived today damaged - the dealer claims they don't know if it was damaged while on the other dealer's lot or while en route. They are now trying to contact other dealers to get another car. My question is, if they can't find one, is it within my rights to demand that they obtain one either with options I didn't pay for or a car in a different exterior/interior color? Can I demand that they eat whatever additional costs to get a car with options I didn't want or pay for? I haven't given them the full down payment yet but signed an agreement and put some cash down. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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9-3 bi-xenon lights by pkny
Sep 11, 2008 (11:48 am)
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9-3 bi-xenon lights by pkny
Sep 11, 2008 (11:53 am)
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I'm just consfused with all the xenon replacement bulbs out there, priced from $9 to $200 a piece, which one should i get? why is this a huge differnce, i have a 2003 ARC, can i change the xenon light bulb myself ? or its a straight dealer job. ?
 
thanks in advance.

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