2003 Saab 9-3 - READ ONLY

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

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#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...)
#61 of 185 by logic1 Sep 05, 2002 (2:01 pm)
I tried to find an article to link you to, but it is gone. I believe the Nav system will be available on the Arc and Vectra level 9-3s which will come to NA next Spring and Summer respectively. It will not be an option on the Linear which is set to hit the stores soon. With luck you will be able to wait until next Spring. The Arc sounds as though it will be quite a nice package. While I am not necessarily a Nav fan, I really like how well Saab integrated the Nav screen with the rest of the dash.
#62 of 185 SAAB NAV - No Go 4 '03 by larryjor Sep 06, 2002 (11:27 am)
I've contacted SAAB USA twice and, unfortunately, their NAV system will not be available for '03. Too bad because it does look very well integrated in the dash. Ciao, Larry
#63 of 185 a little help here... by beartrax79 Sep 08, 2002 (8:16 pm)
So, what exactly is going to be difference in the 9-3 SptSdn's Arc and Vector models..? I'm having trouble figuring it out. Thanks ahead of time out there...
#64 of 185 Arc vs Vector by rghessel Sep 09, 2002 (6:32 am)
Both the Arc and Vector have the bigger engine (220 HP). My understanding of the differences(which are largely cosmetic) are these: The Arc is more "luxury" oriented, with wood on the dash, leather seats and different wheels. The Vector is more "sport"oriented, with alluminum (probably fake) on the dash, "sport leather seats", different wheels and wider tires.