2008 9-3 Blurbs

**nsap** · 06-10-2007, 12:29 PM

I considered a 2006 9-3 Aero when I was looking for a new vehicle last year, but decided against it because all of the dealerships are so far away.

Rumor has it that there is going to be a 2008 9-3 Aero "Black Turbo" that has 280 HP AND the new Saab XWD AWD system that will transfer 100% of the torque to the rear wheels and will seemlessly adjust the torque to each wheel (like Honda's performance AWD system). To top it off, it will have an electronic LSD like the Lancer EVO has.

If that turns out to be the case, I have found my next car.

Quickening · 06-10-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nsap

I considered a 2006 9-3 Aero when I was looking for a new vehicle last year, but decided against it because all of the dealerships are so far away.

Rumor has it that there is going to be a 2008 9-3 Aero "Black Turbo" that has 280 HP AND the new Saab XWD AWD system that will transfer 100% of the torque to the rear wheels and will seemlessly adjust the torque to each wheel (like Honda's performance AWD system). To top it off, it will have an electronic LSD like the Lancer EVO has.

If that turns out to be the case, I have found my next car.

Welcome to three months ago

We have known about this and I've reported on it many times. The new 9-3 range has been officially launched over in Sweden and the XWD has been confirmed. And yep its looking like 280hp..we were hoping for more..but I guess not

And in an hour, it will be launched online.
http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/index_flash.shtml

**nsap** · 06-10-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Quickening

Welcome to three months ago

We have known about this and I've reported on it many times. The new 9-3 range has been officially launched over in Sweden and the XWD has been confirmed. And yep its looking like 280hp..we were hoping for more..but I guess not

And in an hour, it will be launched online.
http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/index_flash.shtml

I don't pay much attention to Saab. Unless it is a production like the 9-4x that is based on GM goods.
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Quickening · 06-10-2007, 01:00 PM

I think we need a moderator specifically for Saab. Cough.

mbukukanyau · 06-10-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Quickening

I think we need a moderator specifically for Saab. Cough.

I am coughing with you Quickening

Quickening · 06-10-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

I am coughing with you Quickening

Haha

DuSpinnst · 06-10-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Quickening

I think we need a moderator specifically for Saab. Cough.

MG does a pretty good job getting Saab news out.

I just watched the video, and I have to say the car looks OK but only if you don't place it NEXT to the current one.

ctsmo · 06-10-2007, 02:55 PM

i vote for you

TurboSAAB · 06-19-2007, 11:36 AM

I work at a SAAB dealer and drive the cars and have good inside scoops!

DuSpinnst · 06-19-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboSAAB

I work at a SAAB dealer and drive the cars and have good inside scoops!

Here's what I want to know, when in the HELL is the iPod Accessory coming out for the 9-3?

I can get details on new products at work, but no one (not even my dealer) seems to know when that damn thing will be out.

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