Comments on: 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible review

By: theo

theo — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:45:39 +0000

i have saab 9-3 aero convertible and i just want to say that i love so much driving it its so confort, smooth handling, and i feel that im driving an aeroplane:)) when you step on and propably i will be a life saaber
saab cars are the best money value

By: laurenm

laurenm — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:08:25 +0000

im a sad person. i cant see any differnce from a slug-bug to a smart car (which pollute much less and rock this world). what make car so great other than the smart car?

By: Darin Scott Thomas

Darin Scott Thomas — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:12:05 +0000

I Love my Saab93 Aero convertible, ive had many and in severe accidents and so impressive of how i walk away injury free and the protection around me. The only concern i have is the roof gap when closed after being open and its drafty unlike my others. Is anyone else having this issue?

By: No Name

No Name — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:25:16 +0000

Gina – seriously save you money for a bit longer and buy a manufacturer converted car, you’ll have all sorts of problems else with roadworthy and safety compatability.

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:49:10 +0000

Hi everyone. I am buying a Saab 95 model 9000 CD. Or a 1996 Saab 900s.. Just wanted to know if anyone knows where I can get either of these cars made to a convertible at an affordable price. I live in Orange nsw. And how much the cost would be. I’m not to fussed on electric.. Manual will do. Thanks. email is sydneychick35@yahoo.com Thanks

By: Duck

Duck — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:02:56 +0000

………….Oh yeah also with Budget!

By: Duck

Duck — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:01:29 +0000

^^^^^New Mzda 6? Or older model?

By the way Aaron the unlimited kilometre thing is pretty standard on any car on any big car rental place like Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis and…………

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:31:13 +0000

Im hiring the 9-3 Convertible 2.0T Bioline for a weekend away in the country. AVIS are charging $70 per day for unlimited kms which i thought was very reasonable.
It will be a change from my Mazda 6.

By: oscar

oscar — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:55:43 +0000

I have the 2004 model.
I bought it off some guy when the car was 2.5yrs old.
He paid about 75000, i paid 43500 ! :D .. and it only had 23000km !

A bargain for me :-) hehehe.

A good private sale.

Though i’ve had some problems, they were all covered under warranty.

And the seats! I love the seats. Most comfy seats ive ever been in.

The roof, from what i read off the book, can be configured to be operatable between 5 and 25 … or maybe 35.. Ie, if yours doesnt like moving at more than 5km, get the dealer to reprogram it go move at a faster speed.

at about 20-25sec per open/close, its great at traffic lights.

I love the handling, and the 129kw engine can feel as oomphy as the old magna v6 I had.

Be aware though, that my experience of this car is relative to cars half its price. I had previously driven, magna’s, citroens.. etc. nothing to fancy. So this car definitely was a big step up for me.

About the resale value … I see it indeed drops like a rock. But … my pov is .. if you buy a convertible .. don’t sell it. Enjoy it until the day it dies, and if it does die, ask yourself why you didnt maintain it properly ! and buy another one.

By: Duck

Duck — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:49:55 +0000

^
^Actually i changed my mine on the VT/VX thing like in the the other post i think the dash reminds me of VR/VS commodores with the curvy dashboard but flat faced surface.

By: Ari

Ari — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:34:14 +0000

i drive a 2008 saab 93 and have a 2003 saab 93 convertible and both cars have amaizing handling, safety,comfort and class. This is in comparison to its European rivals. I highly recommend this car, my uncle,a engineer states saab is the best quality production car I recommend to all

By: Duck

Duck — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:06:38 +0000

Saab, the car looks great on the outside but the dash looks to old, its curvy like the vT and VX commodores were its dated! Come on Saab! Pick up your act!

By: TonyB

TonyB — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:04:14 +0000

The issue of resale value for Saabs is a real concern. Haven recently test driven a 2008 9-3 wagon diesel I can say it was great drive and ran rings around equivalent offerings from Peugeot/Volvo/VW etc. And as NoName says the coming twin-turbo diesel should be even better. In spite of the dated interior the 9-3 is a great car to drive. Those who don’t agree I suspect haven’t driven the current model.

The sticking point is the resale value. I read a article about 12 months ago (had a search for it but couldn’t find it) where Saab Australia recognised the problem and was working with their dealers to push up resale values by offering better trade-in prices the same way that BMW/MB/Audi does. Obviously from several of the posts above its not working.

Because of this resale value issue I ended up walking away from the 9-3 as my next car.

By: Frugal One

Frugal One — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:25:32 +0000

SteveR32 -

I concur!

Guy i know buys cars wholesale, he valued a SAAB and the person fell over with what he offered [ie what the market would pay for it] it was like 6 months old and lost $30k.

This happens when a new model comes out at a cheaper price with more kit in it.

The selling dealer did NOT even want the car on consignment let alone make a offer, they had same at reduced anyway.

When the customer returned 2 weeks latter trying every form
ofadvertisment and visits to dealers, desperate to sell it, my mate low-balled it another $2k.

Parting words to selling customer “you bought it” LOL :-)

DO-NOT-BUY-A-SAAB-NEW….U been warned [unless u enjoy tear-up$]

NO market for a odd bod unknown and unloved that sells for the same coin as a Benz and BMW

Cheers

F-0

By: SteveR32

SteveR32 — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:35:04 +0000

My last car was a new Saab 9-3 purchased 3.5 years ago for over 65k.

I sold it half a year ago for 25k.

On top of my usual lease payments, I lost an additional 18k due to the shortfall against my lease residual value.

A hugely expensive exercise. The car was that bad that I just wanted to get rid of it and accept that I would be raped in the process.

I will NEVER touch that brand again. (Was the other halfs decision to get that car….thats another never again ;o)

By: Frugal One

Frugal One — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:59:51 +0000

SAAB are a no where brand in Oz [actually all around the earth]

Gone all normal and backwards since GM took over…

WHEREs the metal-folding-roof?

EOS VW would sh*t all over this, and still be worth something in 10 years time

Cheers

F-0

By: Eyma Teapot

Eyma Teapot — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:05:29 +0000

Sorry Saab,
This car looks no different to the cars you have been puting out for the last 20 years.It a bit like me, it is starting showing its age and hasnt aged well. Bit of grey stuff on the top. Got the picture.I wouldnt part with 40K yet alone 93K to own this!

By: Realcars

Realcars — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:45:38 +0000

It still looks like a SAAB! Definitely an acquired taste.
The price is a bit optimistic.

By: No Name

No Name — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:38:55 +0000

Yeh tiz a bit leisurely. Would suit the old farts who are not after balls-out performance.

By: B///M3

B///M3 — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:01:12 +0000

11.8sec 0-100km/h? A bicycle can accelerate faster than that!