2003 Saab 9-3 - READ ONLY

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#106 of 185 by dudleyr Sep 19, 2002 (10:41 am)
Thanks diploid. I like the hatches, and the wagon too. I would be in the market for a 4 door, but the 2 door hatch looks a little better. I think the rear deck on the 4 door is too short, making the c- pillar a little big and awkward (still like the car though) - too bad the 4 door does not have the same treatment in the rear as the 2 door with the longer deck and smaller c-pillar. Maybe it will by the time it gets produced.
#107 of 185 saab 9-3 2003 vs. bmw 330i 2003 by saablover2 Sep 20, 2002 (8:35 pm)
i really think the saab will stand strong aganist the bmw. but you got to admit the bmw is nice.but with the new seden model look and new platform and engine and just about everything else new you dont know what to expect. and being better saftey wise that is a good for saab.and i think the look is nicer then the bmw.but i know you will have to wait to spring to see fast wise because 175hp 4cyl turbo dont stand a chance aganist the bmw.and the front wheel drive will be better for the snow. also my opinion about it is seden model stock 16in rims with perilli tires or 18in rims. with a 6cyl 250hp turbo 2.5 liter and sporter looking with rear spoiler and tinted windows lower to the ground. and the old seats with the turbo inprinted on the seat.with all the stuff that the new model will have. then that car will kick ass. i will pay like 38,000 base for that.
#108 of 185 by logic1 Sep 21, 2002 (4:27 am)
I like both cars. Comparing the two on some levels makes sense and is human nature. But in the end, a comparison of the cars is difficult. The end result may be the same, but they use very different ways to get there. Personally, I think having diverse alternatives is great.
#109 of 185 SAABs and snow by jsrowe Sep 25, 2002 (10:09 am)
I too was disappointed that AWD was not offered on the new 9-3 because my '95 900SET is terrible in the snow. I'd love to jump at the new 9-3 but if it's not substantially better than my current car, I'd be really disappointed. Can anyone explain why mine is so poor and give me hope that a new 2.0T will be better?
#110 of 185 jsrowe by dudleyr Sep 25, 2002 (11:00 am)
Tires zre the most important factor in snow performance. What tires do you have?
#111 of 185 Saab 9-3 2003 by tcams76 Sep 25, 2002 (11:39 am)
Does anyone know the gas type these new Saabs use?
#112 of 185 SAABs and snow (tires) by jsrowe Sep 25, 2002 (2:20 pm)
dudleyr: I have had a couple different ones, including Michelin Z rated and some Yokohamas. I've never put snow tires on it but I've lived in CO for 5 years and never put snow tires on any cars (My '86 Honda Prelude was great in the snow)
#113 of 185 by dudleyr Sep 26, 2002 (8:36 am)
That answers the question. Z-rated summer tires are not designed for snow at all, at least the prelude probably had all weather tires. You can either get all weather tires and have a compromise 100% of the time, or use the tires appropriate for the season. If you really don't think you have enough snow to warrant snow tires, there are some decent all weathers that will be compromise but handle well and will get you through light snow. Evan an AWD vehicle with z-rated summer tires is going to be horrible in the snow - especially when you hit the brakes.
#114 of 185 fyi by dl7265 Oct 02, 2002 (7:49 pm)
Dallas dealer supposed to have a auto and 5 speed for test drives in the next 2 days according to sales there. DL
#115 of 185 Dallas dealer by GBrianK Oct 03, 2002 (4:08 pm)
Not quite.... Sewell will be getting there 9-3's on Friday, but they will not be available for test drives until Saturday at the earliest. Sorry, but the service techs get the first crack at these cars. I was told that Monday would be the best day to come by.