2003 Saab 9-3 - READ ONLY

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

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#51 of 185 by magnetophone Aug 22, 2002 (8:39 am)
Hello, clueless! Saab has ALWAYS been FWD, even back in the days when there were no FWD cars. They have always used this layout and it is about as ubiquitous as the centre-mounted key. If you would read the foreign reviews of this car, you'd know that they have considered it to be a very capable, sporty car. If I wanted a true "sports car" like a 911 or something like that, then RWD would be necessary. But on a "sporty sedan", it is not necessary. Your search came to a grinding halt? You should have known that Saabs have always been FWD. That's like saying "Why does Saab use a turbo?" It's completely antithetical. Audi uses FWD just fine and is a very competitive Euro brand.
#52 of 185 by machiavelli Aug 22, 2002 (11:41 am)
I went to test drive it and I couldn't even find where the key went......LOL!
#53 of 185 by machiavelli Aug 22, 2002 (12:10 pm)
Geez, I just found out it was made in Sweden.... LOL!
#54 of 185 Motorweek by dl7265 Aug 22, 2002 (8:37 pm)
had a nice review, the frame is is 4x more rigid than the old one.And no torque steer .pricing from $25,900 thats more accord range than euro cars really.... DL
#55 of 185 by kirstie_h HOST Aug 23, 2002 (10:06 am)
I could be wrong, but in a country that gets a lot of winter weather, doesn't it make sense for their auto manufacturers to cater to that market by offering a lot of FWD and AWD vehicles. Doesn't that make sense? kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
#56 of 185 by logic1 Aug 23, 2002 (12:22 pm)
Methinks that is what the folks at Saab have said for many a year.
#57 of 185 kirstie... by robr2 Aug 26, 2002 (8:27 am)
...the same could be said for Volvo. For years they made nothing but RWD and have only recently gone FWD/AWD AFAIK. Here in New England we seem to have a disproportianate number of SAABs, Volvos, and Subarus. I remember a local auto writer once bringing up the differences between SAABs and Volvos on the configuration and stated that they both knew how to make a vehicle that performed in snow. So it seems that anything will work if engineered properly and in capable hands - emphasis on the latter!!
#58 of 185 Release date by rghessel Aug 27, 2002 (6:45 am)
Does anyone know the official release date of the new Saab 9-3? Also, when will the one with the bigger engine (?Aero) be coming out? I've gotten conflicting messages from my (idiot) dealer...
#59 of 185 release date by bigdaddycoats Aug 27, 2002 (7:53 am)
The Linear is scheduled to arrive in showrooms on Oct 1rst, although I have heard that this date has been changed to the 15th. The Arc and the Vector will be available after the first of the year. Seems to me that all three models should have been ready at launch.
#60 of 185 Navigation? by rghessel Sep 04, 2002 (3:46 pm)
Does anyone know when the Navigation system will be available for the 2003 9-3? Many of the pictures of the 9-3 that have appeared on the Web show the "cockpit" with the color, LCD Navigation system; however, the initial information on Saab's website make no mention of it being an option. I assume the pictures I've seen are actually from the European model. I'm set on getting the Nav system, but wondering how long I might have to wait. (Spare me the Navigation debate -- I have it in my current car and I'm sold on it! I dont deny the "extravagance" arguements, but I want it...)