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2004 Saab 9-3: Frequently Asked Questions
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2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible. The new 9-3 convertibles are available in two versions: the Arc and the Aero.
2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible. In the case of a rollover, a protective system called DynaCage is activated.
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2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible. The original 900-series convertible of the 1980s was developed with the U.S. market in mind, and the new 9-3 is a response to its current demand.
2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible. The sound system is an upgrade on the Arc's 150-watt, 7-speaker setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much room is in this 4-seater and what size fuel tank does it have?
The interior volume is 82 cu.ft, with a trunk capacity of 12.4 cu.ft.. It has a 16.4 gallon fuel tank.
What is the warranty on the new Saab 9-3?
Its warranty includes 48 months/50,000 miles bumper to bumper; 48 months/50,000 miles powertrain; 48 months/50,000 miles roadside assistance; and 36 months/36,000 miles no-charge scheduled maintenance.
What are Saab's safety features?
Safety features include automatic Roll-Over Protection; adaptive driver and passenger front airbags; Front Side Torso/head airbag; Saab Safeseat:; Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR), front seats; torso side airbags, front seats; protection against "submarining," front and rear; 3-point seatbelts on all seating positions; automatic front seatbelt tensioners; child seat anchorage points, rear 5-mph impact resistant bumpers; Saab anti-theft protection alarm w/engine immobilizing; split wide-angle exterior mirror; and daytime running lights.
How does it handle?
A combination of well-tuned suspension dynamics, a stiff frame, and tight steering give the newest Saab convertible excellent handling characteristics. It is comfortable to cruise along in on flat road surfaces, and holds well in hard corners. There is ample power (especially with the turbo boost) and it has good quietness-little outside noise intrusion- with the top up.
What are the two models?
The new 9-3 convertibles are available in two versions: the Arc and the Aero. As a base model, the Arc comes equipped with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission, 16-in. wheels and tires, leather, and wood trim. The pricier Aero yields a 6-speed manual (or 5-speed auto, with Sentronic if desired), 17-in. alloy wheels with high performance tires, a sporty body kit, matte chrome trim on the center console and doors, a sportier steering wheel, and two-tone leather seats. Also included on 9-3 Aeros are tire-pressure monitors, OnStar, and a 13-speaker, 300-watt stereo. The sound system is an upgrade on the Arc's 150-watt, 7-speaker setup.
2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible Reviewer's Notes
Base price: $40,670-$43,175
Engine: 2-liter turbocharged inline-4 (210 hp @5,300 rpm, 221 lb.-ft. @2,500 rpm)
Transmission: 5- or 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic with Sentronic
Wheelbase: 105.3 in.
Length: 182.5 in.
Width: 69 in.
Height: 56.8 in.
Curb weight, lbs.: 3600-3700
Fuel economy: 21/29 (city/highway) Arc manual; 19/28 Arc automatic; 21/30Aero manual; 19/28 Aero automatic
Safety equipment: Dual-stage frontal airbags; side curtain airbags; Saab Active Head Restraint System; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS; Electronic Brake Force Distribution; Cornering Brake Control; Electronic Stability Control; DynaCage (pop-up roll bars, reinforced A-pillars, seatbelt pre-tensioning)
---Story by Sue Mead
---Photos courtesy of Saab
© 2003, Sue Mead, All Rights Reserved. |
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