07 Saab 9-3 Test Drive

[rueben44]

OK I am so amazed! Today I test drove a base model Saab 9-3 with a six speed. WOW! From the seats to the ride quality the car is amazing for the price. I mean you can get one before TTL for around 21K with the rebates applied. I have to ask what is wrong with people for passing on this car. I guess they were like me in a lot of ways. I assumed Saabs were expensive and it is rare that I pass one of their dealers. Well I feel that my next car search is over. If they still have 3K rebate in July then I am going to make the move. Finally I found a GM car that I can be happy with.

The car I drove was artic white with white leather. I mean how often do cars in today’s times have white leather. Plus it had the nice wood and all. I mean the shifting position was so comfortable and everything felt like second nature. Euro rags trash the car but sorry I think it is a remarkable deal and well worth the money. Not to mention they service your car for free for 40K miles, 5 years RSA, and of course the 100K warranty.
Anyway I think this car will get me back in the GM fold but Saturn will lose me because I can not wait for the Astra. Why would I want to anyway it will most likely cost the same that I can get the Saab with rebates and invoice pricing.

[Ghrankenstein]

OK I am so amazed! Today I test drove a base model Saab 9-3 with a six speed. WOW! From the seats to the ride quality the car is amazing for the price.

It's a hoot, isn't it? It's such and eager, happy little grin machine.

If you haven't checked out my review of the 2.0T, you might. I was tough on the 6-speed, but after spending some time in a Civic Si/6M, I've rethought my position (which wasn't bad to begin with). Sweet powertrain overall.

I have to ask what is wrong with people for passing on this car.

People just don't know about it. I carry my Saab cards everywhere, and offer no-pressure test-drives just so people can see what they're like. People assume that they're high-priced, and they're always surprised to find out what they can get for what they can get it for.

Well I feel that my next car search is over. If they still have 3K rebate in July then I am going to make the move. Finally I found a GM car that I can be happy with.

It'll probably be better, unless people catch on between now and then. I've been happy with my GM cars, but I'm with you. That standard-equipment 2.0T/6M is a freaking steal, and I'll be grabbing one of my own later this year. I'm sold.

Keep us posted.

Ghrankenstein

[ctsmo]

sweet. glad you liked it i love the 9-3

[Quickening]

I love my 9-3 Aero. Its got the 2.0T engine and 6 speed manual, and the Aero suspension LOVE IT.

[jlmartin99]

Originally Posted by rueben44

OK I am so amazed! Today I test drove a base model Saab 9-3 with a six speed. WOW! From the seats to the ride quality the car is amazing for the price. I mean you can get one before TTL for around 21K with the rebates applied. I have to ask what is wrong with people for passing on this car. I guess they were like me in a lot of ways. I assumed Saabs were expensive and it is rare that I pass one of their dealers. Well I feel that my next car search is over. If they still have 3K rebate in July then I am going to make the move. Finally I found a GM car that I can be happy with.

The car I drove was artic white with white leather. I mean how often do cars in today’s times have white leather. Plus it had the nice wood and all. I mean the shifting position was so comfortable and everything felt like second nature. Euro rags trash the car but sorry I think it is a remarkable deal and well worth the money. Not to mention they service your car for free for 40K miles, 5 years RSA, and of course the 100K warranty.
Anyway I think this car will get me back in the GM fold but Saturn will lose me because I can not wait for the Astra. Why would I want to anyway it will most likely cost the same that I can get the Saab with rebates and invoice pricing.

Greetings rueben44,

I can only comment by saying, I agree. I reviewed the 9-3 Convertible and if I could see my way to have three cars I would have a 9-3 Convertible. It has character and style all its own. I am huge fan of the Saab 9-3.

JLM

[montrealvue]

A truly unbelievable car....if only it had 2 more inches of legroom in the back seat. Its just too small for the family..... .

[ctsmo]

Originally Posted by Quickening

I love my 9-3 Aero. Its got the 2.0T engine and 6 speed manual, and the Aero suspension LOVE IT.

by any chance do you have the 17" double spoke wheels? if you do, DROOL

[rueben44]

Yea I have already found some tasteful 17inch wheels for it. I also see that Saab offers an appearance package that will let you make it look more like the V6 model. Oh and I want the touch screen Bose system but I am guessing that will be hard to find in a base model. I wonder how hard it would be to add after the fact? Anyway I loved the car and I am so happy that I found an American owned product I can purchase. I would have never bought my Mazda 6 if I would have known about the pricing of this car.

[Quickening]

Originally Posted by ctsmo

by any chance do you have the 17" double spoke wheels? if you do, DROOL

I do



I love these rims, they are my favorite out all the 9-3 rims.

[rueben44]

show us some more of your car.

[ctsmo]

Originally Posted by Quickening

I do



I love these rims, they are my favorite out all the 9-3 rims.

the best rims made by saab in the last 5-7 years imo. i love those

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by ctsmo

the best rims made by saab in the last 5-7 years imo. i love those

I think Saab still offers the BBS wheels, right??
If you have the cash to punk down for them, I highly recommend it!!

[Quickening]

Originally Posted by rueben44

show us some more of your car.

lol

[CoffeeAndBeer]

21K? Where I live, they are not offered for less than 27K for the 2.0T, and most are above 30K. This does not include any rebates.

[Quickening]

Originally Posted by CoffeeAndBeer

21K? Where I live, they are not offered for less than 27K for the 2.0T, and most are above 30K. This does not include any rebates.

I got mine for 21k, used of course with 50k miles on it. But it has the 100k mile warranty so that sealed the deal.