New 9-3

[fastsaloons]

As long as it hasn't got an auto - I like it

Here is my review of the 9-3 Aero sentronic

I've just finished testing the 9-3 convertible, which had a manual box and liked that a lot better

[mbunakeith]

it is a great looking car, but it is very undependable. cery cheaply manufactured. just a note;this is based on the chevy cobalt platform (also read as "new" cavalier. sorry to burst everyones bubble here. i hate this car to the core. i put it quality-wise down there with an old jetta or escort. drives nice, but the window regulators will break on you multiple times, the interior components are painted with a subpar paint that peels off very easily. nothing on this car is made too last. if you really like it, lease it for three years. the electronics are a dissaster. there are anywhere between 28 and 43 seperate computers on this car that have to talk flawlessly with each other to operate. if there is one little glitch, the car is stuck. the ignition switch will catch every last drop of your starbucks latte and it will cause havoc. the remotes are junk and wont work every once in a while. the anti-pinch windows will glitch and you will be unable to close them when you need them to. they still havent figured out how to get the sunroof to close, even after multiple factory bulletins and recalls. the power steering pump seals go out and suck all of your engine oil out onto the ground. (good luck diagnosing that one!), the passenger seat switches still fail regularly. the cd players eat cd's like they are dumplings at the chinese all-you-can-eat buffet. the park brrake handles bend too easily and lock the park brake on. the backseat easy entry feature on the convertible ss is the stupidest design i have ever seen. must use it to truly appreciate how horrible it is. repairing the easy entry cable is a lesson in cuss word creativity. i have seen good, christian men say some truly reprehensible things trying to fix these for the miniscule amount that saab pays us to fix them. if there is any car that is liable to leave you stranded, i have to say it is a saab 9-3 sport sedan.
i have to give saab credit for getting rid of the stupid di cassette. they finally went with an ignition system with individual coil packs, so you are less likely to be left on the side of the road like every other 900, 9000, or 9-5.
just had to get that off my chest.

[bunyz06rabbitt]

Thanks for the heads up! I love honesty and you have perhaps saved me from getting into one. I was leaning toward an '06 9-3 Wagon, the hi-performance one to upgrade from an '01 Ford Focus wagon w/ Zetec 2.0L engine, 130hp.

[mbunakeith]

i saved you from some trouble. all of the 06 wagons we have on our lot are not running right now. seems they dont like their spark plugs too much. also, we just got a new bulletin from the facory the other day. it says we might have to replace all the engines in the newer v6 9-3's due to poor machining! what a laugh. can i say junk? oh, i just did.