Article Comments - 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD First Drive

28 messages, Last post on Dec 24, 2007 at 3:33 PM

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Article comments for First Drive: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD - Saab says XWD should be pronounced "Cross-Wheel Drive." It hardly rolls off the tongue, but this fourth-generation Haldex-engineered system breaks some new ground. (more)

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#22 of 28 Re: Article Comments - 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD First Drive [mcclearyfl] by saabgirl Sep 17, 2007 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: mcclearyfl (Jul 14, 2007 2:03 pm) Those "solid black side moldings" conspicuously missing from the 2008 are the reason my 2002 is unmarked after 55K in an urban environment. Same here for my '99 9-5 with 120K and has not been a stranger to mall parking lots. But it looks like the '08 9-3 convertible pictured has body color side moldings. Reviewers always tend to cast aspersions on the quality of the material in Saab interiors. But people get into my 99 and sometimes say, oh, you got a new car? Saab interiors hold up well. (plus the 99-00 years had the best wood inserts on the dash.) I like a nice, functional, ergonomically cooperative interior which Saabs have been known for. It will be mighty hard to break my thrifty habit of taking advantage of Saab depreciation and buying used. But it could happen. Nice job, Saab.
#23 of 28 Re: When are the 08's arriving?Anyone heard? [jblaze13] by saabgirl Sep 17, 2007 (6:26 pm)
Replying to: jblaze13 (Sep 15, 2007 8:14 pm) According to the October R&T, the base '08 9-3 with carry over engines are on sale this month with MSRP beginning around $28K. The Aeros with V6 turbos and XWD aren't expected until Jan or Feb of '08. Aeros are expected to start around $34.5 plus about $2000 for XWD. Replies to this message: rockylee (Sep 18, 2007 1:45 am) saabgirl (Sep 18, 2007 12:48 pm) rockylee (Sep 18, 2007 3:15 pm) dhanley (Dec 24, 2007 3:33 pm)
#24 of 28 Re: When are the 08's arriving?Anyone heard? [saabgirl] by rockylee Sep 18, 2007 (1:45 am)
Replying to: saabgirl (Sep 17, 2007 6:26 pm) How much will the eLSD option be ? -Rocky Replies to this message: saabgirl (Sep 18, 2007 12:48 pm) rockylee (Sep 18, 2007 3:15 pm) dhanley (Dec 24, 2007 3:33 pm)
#25 of 28 Re: When are the 08's arriving?Anyone heard? [rockylee] by saabgirl Sep 18, 2007 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: rockylee (Sep 18, 2007 1:45 am) Sorry, dunno. Replies to this message: rockylee (Sep 18, 2007 3:15 pm)
#26 of 28 Re: When are the 08's arriving?Anyone heard? [saabgirl] by rockylee Sep 18, 2007 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: saabgirl (Sep 18, 2007 12:48 pm) Okay, if you do find out please post it Thanx, Rocky
#27 of 28 The New Swede Machine by rockylee Oct 02, 2007 (8:13 pm)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66cgr4XDD88 A real tribute to the baddest car ever made !!!!!! -Rocky
#28 of 28 Re: When are the 08's arriving?Anyone heard? [rockylee] by dhanley Dec 24, 2007 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: rockylee (Sep 18, 2007 1:45 am) The XWD and elsd is supposed to be about $2000. Not a bad price for that setup.