2003 Saab 9-3 - READ ONLY

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#116 of 185 Glenn by dl7265 Oct 03, 2002 (8:46 pm)
Are you comming all the way from Alabama to drive one? they told me a couple of days,but they would call me. im not off til monday so no big deal. good luck DL
#117 of 185 Finally saw one in person.. by tempron Oct 06, 2002 (12:59 pm)
and unfortunately I was not impressed with it's looks, however the interior looks quite nice. My feeling is that the exterior styling is crisp but a bit boring, like it will just fade into oblivion after a few months of seeing them on the road. It just did not grab me at all. Thus said, I of course did not drive it, and it may be fantastic on this front but let's face it, if it doesn't visually grab me, I'm not particularly motivated to even take a test drive. Oh well, I had high hopes. Previously owned an 89 900 and a 94 900, both bought new. I will always hold a fondness for Saab's in general, my conclusion is that they just did not get the styling right on this new 9-3 (for me anyway).
#118 of 185 Just drove a 9-3 by shades80 Oct 07, 2002 (1:07 pm)
Very impressive...hugs the road..tight controled grip..steering a little loose but not as much as other competitors..im getting one...sticker with every option was 32.8K...was black/char..linear with launch pack, tire /wheel pack and cold weather pack...all for 32.8K..felt fast for 175hp..torque is 195...green backlighting was beautiful...no real complaints..drive a bmw now..considering a g35, another bmw or poss madza 6 v6...
#119 of 185 cant wait by bigdaddycoats Oct 07, 2002 (9:03 pm)
to test drive one. Although I would really like the Arc model with the higher performance engine. Why is Saab not launching all models at one? Seems like a strange way to launch a new product? It would make more sence to come out with the more expensive models first for a couple of reasons- -more profit potential -higher performane models should get more positive press, hence helping sales. -all three models give customers a wider range to choose from, with out this potential sale could be lost be consumers choosing other models with better performance. Just my thoughts.
#120 of 185 shades by dl7265 Oct 07, 2002 (9:57 pm)
Did you drive one at Sewell also ? I thought it was much better in person that the photos ive seen. only thing the steering wheel seemed to have a large diam, ? I also thought for a 175hp sluch box it wasnt bad, but for a loaded up at 32,8 i think id rather have a arc with manual. The dash was very nice, and i have to say Saab has more nice wheels available than any one, and lots of accessories. The 11th is the lauch date however they claim to not know what cars are comming in, or can take orders, no ED for about a year also.... that stinks. DL
#121 of 185 launch by phoenexius Oct 08, 2002 (6:36 am)
All models (Linear, Arc, Vector, Aero) have been launched in home (read proven) markets. If saab could actually sell a decent number of cars in North America the latest 93 would not have as mainstream a design and they would have all models available from the launch. Only the Aero gets the 210 hp in Europe. The Aero is 32,500 Euro, man am I buying my next saab in europe.
#122 of 185 back seat room? by devil_taz Oct 08, 2002 (8:52 am)
For those who have test drove the new 9-3, hows the back seat room?Would it fit 3 average size (5"7 120-150lbs) adults adults comfortably? Also, is it just me or is the steering wheel from the cadillac cts?
#123 of 185 dl and devil by shades80 Oct 08, 2002 (9:28 am)
Drove it at Dirito in Walnut creek...i was told as well not to expect a car till early Nov..they had no idea what colors or options are coming..i told salesman my preference and he will call me if that setup was on first allotment. Steering wheel kinda like the cts..i have driven both but the saab was meatier and smaller..
#124 of 185 Stephen by dl7265 Oct 08, 2002 (12:35 pm)
Are you in US or Belgium ? They are telling me cant do a ED just yet on theses models. Taz. comparied to my 3er, A4 ect.. the back seat looked more roomy, but i did not set back there, one thing i did not mention is the trunk was HUGE plus fold down seats... i never drove a cts, so im not sure . the wheel was nice and thick, it just seemed large in diameter. If the cars show up on the 11th, ill post what comes in. DL
#125 of 185 by logic1 Oct 08, 2002 (12:41 pm)
dl7265; Are you thinking about doing an ED? I am. I have heard that the Saab people are especially helpful. I've also heard Sweden is a great place to get some European driving experience in the new car before heading south to more crowded Germany and France. Have you heard anything positive/negative? Thanks.