Saab 9-3 Aero, What do you all think? Options

[CelicaQT]

I'm thinking about getting a new car. I'm interested in the Saab 9-3 Aero. What do you all think? I'm still going to keep the Celi though, there's no way I'd sell her...she's my baby.
This will be my work car. I'm thinking about taking advantage of the European Delivery program they have. Where I can pick up my Saab in Sweden.

Features:

*2.0T turbocharged engine
*210 hp and 221 lb. ft. of torque
*5-speed manual gearbox
*Lowered sport-tuned chassis
*17" twin 5-spoke alloy wheels, all-season tires
* Leather-appointed sport seats
*Electrically adjustable front seats
*Memory settings for driver's seat and exterior mirrors (optional)
*Metallic-finish trim
*Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control (ACC)
*Remote opening for windows and moonroof (optional)
*Cooled glove compartment
*Saab Infotainment with 300W and 13 speakers

MSRP: $34,700 +/-

I'm thinking after my discount and all the incentives minus the $2000 cash for the European Delivery Program it'll run my total to maybe $27,000-$28,000.

[Digndoug]

As cool as they are, I heard there junk, and not worth the money. I would say for that money get like a wrk or a bimmer

[doGGy]

Yup, they look good, but they are junk... lots of them here on the streets and i cant tell even a good word on them...

Better get BMW, not a fan of these too, but what ever float you boat get Peugeot 406 coupe or 407 Or even new Citroen C4 coupe

Citroen C4 coupe

As cool as they are, I heard there junk, and not worth the money. I would say for that money get like a wrk or a bimmer
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This post has been edited by doGGy: Dec 21, 2004 - 12:32 PM

[JazViper]

sometimes i hear sort of insult for Saab peoples...

"Saabism is a sickness"

[Uppitycracker]

That sucks to hear about the quality because I think saabs are awesome! I was going to say do it up but now I dont know, research it some more and see what you come up with!

For that price why not a Infiniti g35 coupe

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[boosted_K2]

for that price you might as well pony up the few extra bucks for an EVO or a STi

[Uppitycracker]

for that price you might as well pony up the few extra bucks for an EVO or a STi
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Id actually save some money and just get a used wrx. Like an 02 or something.

[calicelica]

Ill sell you my husbands!

[creis]

Ill sell you my husbands!

I'm shure he will like that

The best saab is the 9x, it did not make production but would have competed with the bmw m coupe, its so hot i dont know why they did not make production.

[97sccelica]

As cool as they are, I heard there junk, and not worth the money. I would say for that money get like a wrk or a bimmer
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did u mean wrx by wrk?

well

the only saab i would ever consider would be a 9.2x aero, and even then, its a rebranded subaru WRX wagon

This post has been edited by 97sccelica: Dec 22, 2004 - 5:07 AM

[Magic]

Guys i sorry but i m not from this planet... I am from Planet "Japan".....but the Saab 9-3 Aero sounds like a very good choice,and from my point of view its cheap....

[CelicaQT]

the only saab i would ever consider would be a 9.2x aero, and even then, its a rebranded subaru WRX wagon

My friend that just got the 9-2X Aero. It's really nice. Turbo on it is amazing.

As for the Evo or Wrx, I thought of that but really wasn't too solid on it like I am with the 9-3. I guess in a way I need a "buisness" car. lol If I were to choose between the 2 I'd get the Evo though. My friend had a 2002 WRX, turboed and everything, but it was a gas guzzler. Had to fill up like every 4 days. He had to sell it bcus he and his g/f were expecting and needed something more family oreinted. He misses it a lot!

This post has been edited by CelicaQT: Dec 22, 2004 - 8:05 AM

[neoklis]

Guys i sorry but i m not from this planet... I am from Planet "Japan".....but the Saab 9-3 Aero sounds like a very good choice,and from my point of view its cheap....
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same here mike.

well i have to say that i test drove it. btw, its a six speed not a 5-speed. not impressed at all with the torque. space in the interior was far less than adequate. also in my country it costs CYP 32,000 (thats $73.000)

i really can't understand why anybody even thinks about owning a car other than Toyota/Lexus.

[97sccelica]

the only saab i would ever consider would be a 9.2x aero, and even then, its a rebranded subaru WRX wagon

My friend that just got the 9-2X Aero. It's really nice. Turbo on it is amazing.

As for the Evo or Wrx, I thought of that but really wasn't too solid on it like I am with the 9-3. I guess in a way I need a "buisness" car. lol If I were to choose between the 2 I'd get the Evo though. My friend had a 2002 WRX, turboed and everything, but it was a gas guzzler. Had to fill up like every 4 days. He had to sell it bcus he and his g/f were expecting and needed something more family oreinted. He misses it a lot!
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gas guzzler?

damn, i get better mpg than some ST drivers on this site.

i get 21-22mpg in the city

your friend had a lead foot. family oriented? the back seat has hooks for two baby seats.

that 9.3 aero wont get much better mpg

[Uppitycracker]

the only saab i would ever consider would be a 9.2x aero, and even then, its a rebranded subaru WRX wagon

My friend that just got the 9-2X Aero. It's really nice. Turbo on it is amazing.

As for the Evo or Wrx, I thought of that but really wasn't too solid on it like I am with the 9-3. I guess in a way I need a "buisness" car. lol If I were to choose between the 2 I'd get the Evo though. My friend had a 2002 WRX, turboed and everything, but it was a gas guzzler. Had to fill up like every 4 days. He had to sell it bcus he and his g/f were expecting and needed something more family oreinted. He misses it a lot!
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gas guzzler?

damn, i get better mpg than some ST drivers on this site.

i get 21-22mpg in the city

your friend had a lead foot. family oriented? the back seat has hooks for two baby seats.

that 9.3 aero wont get much better mpg
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from my experience 21-22 mpg isnt very good.....not that Im knocking the wrx because its my top choice for a car. Maybe Im just used to the 30mpg eco cars.