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#3301 of 3311 Re: 2009 Saab 9-3 [saabluv] by jayrider Sep 08, 2009 (5:13 am)
Replying to: saabluv (Sep 07, 2009 4:44 pm) There are saab dealers in st. louis advertising new 9-3's for under 25k. They only have a few so they are unloading them. Saab is not a big seller in this area but still has areas of the country where they are more popular and command better closeout prices. If you expand your shopping area and don't mind spending a few hundred bucks to fly in to a dealer and driving home you can probably save enough on a new one to come out ahead. Go to the auto search sites and punch in the model you want nationwide. Make calls to dealers internet site near to far and look for under 24k. Cars.com has listings in downers grove illinois for 24-25k new. Use it to get your local dealer to match or travel. Others are listed. Go from lowest price to high. good luck. I really liked the test drive i took last year but would really lean toward the passat with saab uncertainty -- parts/service.
#3302 of 3311 shift knob keeps popping off stick by shihanb Sep 22, 2009 (5:18 am)
I have a Saab 9-3 with a manual, and now over three times the knob has popped off the stick making it impossible to put the car in reverse without spending a lot of time putting the knob back on.   My mechanic and i looked at it, and it appears that it is just a press fit, so the knob starts backing out and finally any upward pressure and it just pops off.   Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what did you do to correct it? Replies to this message: floatsey09 (Sep 22, 2009 6:02 am) gormerod (Sep 30, 2009 11:37 am)
#3303 of 3311 Re: shift knob keeps popping off stick [shihanb] by floatsey09 Sep 22, 2009 (6:02 am)
Replying to: shihanb (Sep 22, 2009 5:18 am) I actually experienced the exact same problem on my 2006 9-3 Aero! it's a six speed and one day about two months ago i put it in reverse to back out of a parking spot and it popped right off. It basically took 15-20 minutes to put it securely in place along with the small spring that is compressed below it. i didn't have a mechanice look at it, and I at first thought i had to rotate the knob in a screwing motion, but that didn't work and seemed to strip the inside of the shift knob's hole. Finally i just used all my strength to push it down in place. it is slightly off center to the right by a hair, but it drives me crazy.   On a side note, anyone have any issues with their moonroof deciding to not close after shutting about 2/3rds the way, then reversing out again? That's happened to me 3-4 times. Replies to this message: gormerod (Sep 30, 2009 11:37 am)
#3304 of 3311 Re: shift knob keeps popping off stick [floatsey09] by gormerod Sep 30, 2009 (11:37 am)
Replying to: floatsey09 (Sep 22, 2009 6:02 am) I had this same problem with my 05 9-3 Arc. The knob would just pop off when shifting in to reverse, other times while driving forward. I was able to reposition it and then slap it down in to place again (including while driving). Eventually, the car came due for a scheduled maintenance check. The dealer fixed it free of charge with some glue. I don't remember if it was under warranty or if it was a known issue they were fixing (recall?). I never had any problems with the moon roof, but I usually just pop it up to vent, I almost never slide it back. Sorry I can't help you there.
#3305 of 3311 help please with my 02 9-3 by jackamy Oct 01, 2009 (5:52 pm)
my climate control fan comes on after turning off the engine and this has previously caused the battery to die. the fan will also cut off and on . Not sure if this is a bad heater ac controller ? please advise.
#3306 of 3311 '08 9-3 Sedan / Power Window by sicilia Oct 04, 2009 (5:54 am)
Now at 35K miles- love the car on many long road trips....driver side window began acting up....auto close feature keeps rolling window down about 3 inches from top.....anyone out there having/had same problem? Replies to this message: diswalker2 (Nov 16, 2009 12:37 pm)
#3307 of 3311 6 CD shuttle is jammed on my 2005 9-3 by shihanb Nov 15, 2009 (7:32 pm)
Has anyone else had a problem with the six cd shuttle jamming on their SAAB 9-3. Has anyone had any success removing it themselves? If so how did you do it. I know that bringing it to the dealer, it will cost a fortune to fix. Bummer, my car has 54K miles on it. so near and yet so far. Replies to this message: diswalker2 (Nov 16, 2009 12:27 pm)
#3308 of 3311 Re: 6 CD shuttle is jammed on my 2005 9-3 [shihanb] by diswalker2 Nov 16, 2009 (12:27 pm)
Replying to: shihanb (Nov 15, 2009 7:32 pm) Yes, mine has jammed.   I did need the dealer; however, I was still under warranty. I would not suggest saving a couple of dollars, and risking more.   Good luck
#3309 of 3311 Re: '08 9-3 Sedan / Power Window [sicilia] by diswalker2 Nov 16, 2009 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: sicilia (Oct 04, 2009 5:54 am) I have just started with this exact problem. Will take it in this week. There is a little formula: auto down, then auto up, immediately stop, then continue up. It works sometimes. Let me know if you get your fixed and how.
#3310 of 3311 Extended Warranty on 2005 9-3 by gormerod Nov 23, 2009 (5:02 am)
My dealership offered me an extended warranty on my 2005 9-3 Arc (stick shift) through an outside company. For $1700 (or 24k miles) over 2 years, or $2100 (or 36k miles) over three years, the plan covers all mechanical and electrical components that are not considered wear and tear at any licensed facility. For example, it will cover the mechanics of the brake system, but not the pads or rotors. It also covers wiring harnesses, power equipment, audio systems (including CD changers), etc. My car currently has close to 56k and so far has not given me any issues other than the battery quitting after 1.5 years. However, when I brought it in for an oil change and to replace a blown headlight bulb this weekend, the mechanic told me the wiring harness that includes the headlight is corroding and will need to be replaced soon. So, trouble may be lurking on the horizon. My obvious question is, is the plan worth laying out this kind of money and hoping I can recoup it? Replies to this message: shihanb (Nov 23, 2009 7:26 am)

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