Overview & Reviews

For 2004, the 9-3 convertible has been given the same full makeover the sedan received last year. The convertible is available in Arc and Aero models and equipped only with the 210-horsepower engine. The highline Vector sedan has been renamed the Aero, and the midlevel Arc sedan now comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, rather than a six-speed. Bi-xenon headlights are a stand-alone extra on all 9-3s, while rear parking assist is now available as a non-package option on the sedan. The Sport Wheel Package for the Linear and Arc now includes a tire-pressure monitor.

• Balanced ride and handling characteristics, frugal yet powerful engines, generous passenger room, class-leading trunk space.

• Some turbo lag at lower speeds, interior lacks upscale look, not as vaultlike as some of its European competitors, front-wheel drive a disadvantage against rear-wheel-drive competitors for performance fans.

User Reviews:

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  Fun to Drive - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Shaun7217 - July 21 - 7:46 pm

  Its a car with excitement! Really fun to drive! The dealership is great with service. But it eat up some gas! ouch! The turbo engines air sound makes you excited all the time!

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  The best - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Raul Ortega - June 12 - 2:00 am

  Been driving Saab for a long time , I will continue to bye Saab for the confort, milage and looks specialy I love the convertible. Good work

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  VERY GOOD CAR! TRUE WINNER! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By ALEJANDRO114 - April 19 - 10:00 am

  Its a very nice car,with all the toys for fun. Very responsive,handsome design.

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  Great Car - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By sonnie - April 13 - 10:00 am

  Great Car! Better than the MB Class in the wet.

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  I love my car! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By CosmicSaab - April 13 - 10:00 am

  The 9-3 is truely one of the best cars in the class. It is a well balanced vehicle that does most everything well. It is not the best at any on thing, but it does poorly in nothing. To truly understand this car, it must be driven.

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  Fun and Safe - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Judi - March 8 - 8:03 am

  This is my third Saab. Ive only spent $140 on the car since purchased new. I drive it every day. Mileage is great on the highway (about 30 mpg) but on city streets it drops to the teens. A bit of trouble with the locks, and speakers not great in the 2004. Huge trunk but still prefer the old Saab hatchback (had my 1985 900 for 20 years). Safety features ahead of its time.

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  Great Saab 9-3! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Carmaster216 - March 8 - 12:53 am

  The Saab 9-3 is a pretty good car. In between its great luxury and its being very sporty I would say this car a very good car to have.

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  Exceeds my expectations! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Mojodad - January 22 - 2:00 am

  Never considered a SAAB before I saw the special offer they had on my car (04 linear) in the dealership. Traded in my 02 TDI Golf (worst car ever owned). So far the SAAB has been flawless on the first 1000 miles! Strog engine, high milage and so much fun to drive!!! Equal or better than my 99 A4 quattro with sport package. Still need to get used to the ignition switch location.

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  Turbo Power - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Aero Lover - January 21 - 1:56 am

  Just bought a 04 Aero and I love it! Owned a Camry and Maxima test drove the 330i, TL, G35, IS300, and I bought the 9-3. This is car is FAST, fun to drive, looks GREAT, and not found on every corner. The 330i is a great car but the 9-3 won me over. The car takes off like a jet, and before you know it youre flying. It is very easy to be doing 85-100 MPH without noticing it. Once you drive this car, you will want to buy it. I cant say enough good things about this car and how much fun it is to drive!!

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  Turbo for Breakfast - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Ktoes - January 17 - 10:00 am

  My second Saab. First was 1986 900S. I was afraid the GM take-over would downgrade. But to my surprise, the more I drive it, the more I enjoy the ride. The dealer gave me $5K off the price after a bit of dickering. My Accord friends love the ride, design and performance(I own two hondas too). Impressed with Synthetic Oil only design--lets me know the auto manufacturers are finally acknowledging its superiority.