Saab 9-3 Convertible 2003-2012 - Comprehensive Review!
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When it comes to four seat convertibles, Saab have long guarded a very profitable niche. The MK2 9-3 Convertible is undoubtedly their best drop top to date and demand is consequently very strong. Although few genuine used bargains can be found, if you do your homework, you'll soon be able to work out what to avoid and what to target. With a reputation for solidity and available at prices considerably lower than you'd pay for an equivalent BMW or Audi ragtop, the Saab 9-3 Convertible continues to shift serious numbers.
History
Saab have had a representation in this market niche right back to the days of the 900 Convertible and the announcement of the Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon in 2002 marked a new direction. Whereas many previous Saab convertibles were modified versions of existing platforms, the drop top version of the 9-3 Sport Saloon was engineered in a more thorough manner to combat the torsional rigidity problems that had serious drivers avoiding the car.
Three turbocharged petrol engines were available at the 2003 launch, starting with a 150bhp 1.8t powerplant, moving through to the 175bhp 2.0t and the range topping 210bhp 2.0T engine found in the Aero variants. In the early part of 2006, a 150bhp TiD diesel engine came on the scene with a 44.8mpg average fuel economy.
In mid 2007, further alterations were announced to the exterior styling and the engine range. The 180bhp TTiD diesel arrived with its two stage turbocharger and the 2.8T V6 engine was upgraded to 280bhp. More interestingly, the XWD 4x4 system also arrived and the 2.0t BioPower engine was introduced to capture the environmental zeitgeist with its capability to run on E85 bioethanol. All models got a restyled front-end with a clamshell bonnet, a revised grille and LED light strips that sit across the top of the headlamp pod.
Writer - Jonathan Crouch
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3 окт 2024
