2004 Saab 9-3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

comfortable, built like a tank, fast, great gas mileage.

This car has 210 HP turbo that is pretty fast, it seems much faster than it states as far as HP. It passes very well in low gears and does 0 to 60 in the low 6's.

The definition of a Grand Touring Car. Cruising at 90 mph is easy, efficient, and a pleasure. Friends of mine often voice when initially seating in the car "...wow, did you steal James Bond's car?" lol. The build quality throughout the vehicle is 2nd to none! I can't sum up this car in anything brief except this. Go test drive one.

The car has a number of features that make this a true four season, family convertible. The car has four seats which are usable, the roof line isn't too low, and the performance is well suited to the car. Truly capable of hitting it's 137mph top speed, but just as happy pootling around town

Amazing engine for a 2.0l 4 banger, 12.4psi from 2200-redline, max torque (230 ft/lbs) 2200-5k, perfetly geared 6-speed gearbox, no road noise (except winter tires), traction control is too good (no burnouts)

Overall, I enjoyed driving this car as a daily driver. It's styling was great, had great fuel economy with the 4-cyl turbo and pretty decent handling. The power lag was noticeable and annoyed me. It would always be a second or two before the turbo kicked in and you could get going. I feel like this car was way overpriced brand new at over $40K (I believe). I also feel like GM had too much influence in this model with cheap materials. It became apparent when I hit over 50K miles and things started to chip away or brake off and noises/rattles made a presence.

Born from jets... It's the only thing that you should know about Saab in general. It goes like hell, very comfy and really not much to dislike about it. Also a very safe family saloon which is a very good allarounder.

Stage 2 power at 255 hp and 290 ft/lb, quick from 60-100, 0-100 about 13 sec. lots of fun for the money. has minor electrical problems and bad headlights, but mechanically works like a dream. sounds fierce for only a four banger.

I love my car - still...after 4 years of driving it like crazy. Even before we had it tuned by Frank of SQR (Sweden), it was fast - pulled nice and hard and handled really well. Now, well, hold on tight when you floor it! I've had it on the track a few times (Thunderhill - Willows, CA), and it's so much fun. Admittedly, it can't keep up with the high-powered Corvettes or Vipers on the straight, but it has nearly always trounced them through the curves (sure - driver experience has something to do with that, too) - the handling is superb. It has had its share of minor mechanical issues, but nothing earth-shattering in severity or cost. Besides bumper wear from city parking it still looks good and the interior still feels and looks like new. I would (and often do) recommend this car. But if you're a driver who is less concerned with performance, opt for another trim level - the sport suspension of the Aero often proves too jarring for some who prefer a softer, squishier ride.

Ok well Saabs are known for the Turbos and they have done an amazing job with that 2.oL engine over the years. 2ed Geaar is sooo long and once the turbo spools OMG hold on because your in for a treat!! its goes from about 40 to 100 faster then you can swallow in 2ed. The interior is top notch, being an afordable lux car it is quite impresive, fomr the key it uses, to the controls, transmission and how it tells you which light bulb is out.