2003 Saab 9-3 - READ ONLY

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#129 of 185 by kirstie_h HOST Oct 09, 2002 (4:54 am)
You may have already noticed, but we're having a chat on Thursday, Oct. 17 with some reps from Saab USA to talk about the 2003 Saab 9-3. It'll be question & answer format, so it's a great opportunity to find out a bit more about the 9-3. Here's the link for details: http://www.edmunds.com/townhall/chat/saab93chat101702.html kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
#130 of 185 by dudleyr Oct 09, 2002 (6:11 am)
Does anybody who has seen the 9-3 know what the EPA mileage numbers are? Preferrably for the manual tranny on the 175 hp model. Thanks.
#131 of 185 by magnetophone Oct 09, 2002 (6:26 am)
gBrianK, that's interesting that you say they're scarce in North Dallas. The suburb of Addison (in North Dallas) uses Saab 900 turbos as their police cars! Or at least they did at one point.
#132 of 185 Linear Launch edition by shades80 Oct 09, 2002 (6:48 am)
This first 03 9-3 with 175hp/195tque has everything the arc and vector will have has minus the extra interior trim and the larger engine...when i saw it, i was impressed..im not a saab loyalist so the new styling points hit the mark for me...never liked the prev versions..european press has raved about this car..they are usually very critical so this was definitely a good thing...only hesitation is reliability and resale...anyone else drive it yet?
#133 of 185 RE: DL by JingleJill Oct 09, 2002 (12:39 pm)
DL are you thinking of switching over to the SAAB? I saw one the other day here in SA. Very nice looking. Stacy
#134 of 185 Mileage by dl7265 Oct 09, 2002 (8:12 pm)
On the auto it was like 21-29 not bad, didnt see the 5 or 6 speed. Host, i have to work that day , will there be transcipts ? Addison Police: are in Dodge Durangos these days. makes me wonder why im in a Ford ..... Linear launch : i agree its a nominal fee to move up to 210hp, most makes have a large gap just to go up in HP. Stacy, dont shoot at me yet , You know i love my 3er, i am still disgusted over the huge price increase for 2003, so im looking at a few alternatives til i can do a ED. btw thanks for photos of "Pierce".really looks nice. Im really not fond of the new sedan lights, i prefer my car actually... DL
#135 of 185 by magnetophone Oct 09, 2002 (10:14 pm)
What a shame. They used to have such a reputation for the Saab police force. Of course in Europe, everything from Ford Mondeos to Saabs to BMW's are police cars.
#136 of 185 RE: DL by JingleJill Oct 10, 2002 (3:58 am)
I'm not going to shoot you...YET!!! Hey, I like the looks of the new 9-3 and the price is very nice. Have you driven one yet? If so, let me know what you think. I'd like to drive one just to see what they are like. As for the new lights on the sedan, I don't like them either. The lights on the coupe are much nicer. I'm glad I got an '02 instead of the '03. I might have a year old car now, but it has no miles on it. (I plan on keeping this one!!! I PROMISE) I just hit 1500 miles and I've been getting about 26mpg. Not to shabby. My husband and I are going on a "road trip" next week. We'll be taking his truck (02 Dodge Ram Quad Cab)(her name is Belle)up to Maine and back. Pierce will be sitting at home resting. ;o) Hey, it is finally cooling down...I can't wait to take the Miata out more. ;o) (Do I have too many cars?) Stacy
#137 of 185 Too many cars by dl7265 Oct 11, 2002 (12:08 am)
Belive it or not Stacy this is the 1st time im down to one car ! so i am looking for a little more utility. Actually i did drive one of the 1st 93 they got in , in slush box version. For a fwd it was pretty nice, like i mentioned i Really like the wheel choices they have... I concured on your 02 Coupe looking the best i hope they dont screw the coupes look up now . Maine thats some road trip, i bet Pierce is jelous .... im sure there are some nice twisties on the way,,, im going up to my cabin and then to okla this weekend myself, alli can say is Go SOONERS DL
#138 of 185 by phoenexius Oct 11, 2002 (1:19 am)
dl - In Belgium, saab dealer two blocks away Vector with 250 hp should be sweet. I assume they'll take the 2.3t from the 9-5. I hope they make a new aluminum block and head (like they did with the 2.0t). On second thought the Hirsch upgrades to the 9-5 Aero could kick some serious ass in the the 9-3 (280 or 305 hp from the 2.3t) http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/pressreleases.xml?id=1 I'll let you know if/when the 250 hp comes out in europe. Here is a link for the European mileage numbers (in metric of course): http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/environ_prod_93s.xml Those of you who drove it, can you feel the ReAxs?