2003 Saab 9-3 - READ ONLY

185 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2002 at 6:21 AM

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#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.
#148 of 185 Drove a 9-3 by shades80 Oct 15, 2002 (6:31 am)
Black/Char every option for 32.8K-Linear launch..steering was sharp but just a little loose..off the line was quick and precise..there was an accident on the freeway so i couldnt blow it out but the little i did do put a smile on my face..love the green lighting, interior was sharp with high quality materials..i drive a 95 bmw now and its kinda weird but when i drove the saab, it felt like i was in my bimmer..i have never felt that way with any other car i test drove before even the 02 bimmers..i want one.
#149 of 185 Watch out below - falling SPAM by kirstie_h HOST Oct 15, 2002 (3:25 pm)
Don't forget Thursday's Saab 9-3 chat, 5-6pm PT/8-9pm ET. Here's the link for details: http://www.edmunds.com/townhall/chat/saab93chat101702.html kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
#150 of 185 saab by harlequin1971 Oct 17, 2002 (2:44 pm)
I owned a Saab that had some unfortunate build quality issues...and it just kept running me between the mechanic and the cash machine. Are new models getting any better regarding repair costs? I know Saabs are still Saabs, but is the GM influence helping to reduce prices for parts and repair? Would love a new 9-3 (little high price for me ATM) but not sure if I would feel comfortable about the possible reliability/repair issues. Personally, I loved the last generation design, and this one looks cool too. I will miss the hatch though...that was one of the most unique and polarizingly beautiful cars on the roads. I just think at the price, it would be hard to overlook an S60, or 325, or A4.
#151 of 185 Town Hall Chat last night by rghessel Oct 18, 2002 (3:22 am)
I missed most of the townhall chat about the 2003 9-3 last night. Anyone able to summarize the interesting tidbits/info that was revealed?
#152 of 185 by kirstie_h HOST Oct 18, 2002 (7:59 am)
Well, I was there for the whole she-bang, and we got a lot of questions answered. The transcript of the chat should be up in a couple of days, and I'll be sure to post the link to it. kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
#153 of 185 by logic1 Oct 18, 2002 (8:03 am)
Thanks Kristie. I rushed out of work to get home for the chat, ran right into a traffic jam and got home just in time for the wrap up.
#154 of 185 harlequin by logic1 Oct 18, 2002 (8:08 am)
Of the three cars you mention, one, the 325, will base for more than 2k above the 9-3 for 03. The S60 and A4 base around the same as the 9-3. The base S60 does not give you near as much as the base 9-3. The A4 is a pretty good alternative. The A4 and the 9-3 are pretty close. It will all come down to driver preference with the two.
#155 of 185 CHAT LAST NIGHT by gsxr150 Oct 18, 2002 (8:50 am)
I can't wait to see the transcripts, but I have to ask... Did they say when navigation and/or Bluetooth is going to be in the car? I'm hoping for March when the vector gets here!!