2003 Saab 9-3 - READ ONLY

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#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?
#139 of 185 by dl7265 Oct 11, 2002 (9:49 am)
WOW 305hp in a fwd ? i bet thats exciting, im suprised a 0-60 of only 6.4 also. Looks like wont be comming over the pond for us anyways... ReAxs um no i didn't matter a fact i forgot til u mentioned it. Ill have to pay more attention on my next drive. thanks for the links.. DL
#140 of 185 No hatch? No hitch! by logic1 Oct 11, 2002 (2:14 pm)
The complaints from Saab hard liners aside, appears GM has a sweet little success story simmering up in Sweden: http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/press/021006.html
#141 of 185 dl by logic1 Oct 11, 2002 (2:42 pm)
The launch success of the 9-3 per the linked report above is probably behind Saab's delay in getting the ED program going. I intend to take part in the Edmunds Town Hall meeting with the Saab people on the 17th. Maybe they can shed some insight.
#142 of 185 by dl7265 Oct 14, 2002 (10:44 am)
Thanks Tom, i just got back in town , it will be interesting to see what they say. Like i mentioned according to Edmunds info there is not very much between invoice and msrp, a ED would be nice. DL
#143 of 185 Just saw the new 9-3 by rghessel Oct 14, 2002 (1:11 pm)
I just got a look at the new 9-3 (inside and out). Very nice. Thought the exterior was much more distinctive than the pictures led me to believe. Loved the inside (except the tacky fabric on the doors and the armrests, and the cheap plastic covering the handbrake). Other than that, the interior was quite elegant. I just wish the Navigation system, which is available in Europe, was going to be availble before 2004 here in the US...
#144 of 185 I saw... by robr2 Oct 14, 2002 (1:17 pm)
...the 9-3 last Thursday. I was pleasantly suprised by the room in the back seat. Saab did a nice job scooping out the front seatbacks to allow for more leg room in the rear. Loads of room up front. I'd like to compare this to the TSX when it comes out. Both look to be in the same price/performance area. I was suprised to see the sticker list Japan as the source of the transmission on the automatic. Not being a Saabista, I was wondering about that.
#145 of 185 by dl7265 Oct 14, 2002 (7:56 pm)
What is a TSX ? DL
#146 of 185 9-3 by bigdaddycoats Oct 14, 2002 (8:28 pm)
Local dealer has 4, not make that 3 new 9-3's. One was sold when I was there. One manual the rest were autos. Manual was a base with no options. All if the autos were with the launch package. The car looks very sharp. Had one in the Merlot color - awesome color. Looks very sporty. I might go this week and see if I can test drive one. If I were to get one I will wait for the Arc model. From my first impressions and the few reviews I have read I think Saab will have a winner with this one. In Europe apparently demand well exceeds supply. Looks forward to hearing from anyone who has driven one.
#147 of 185 by dudleyr Oct 15, 2002 (6:29 am)
TSX is an Acura version of the European Accord. http://auto.ascii24.com/auto24/auto24.cgi?source=issue/2002/1011/npr_kt1011_03_03.html More info on TSX area of sedans board.