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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  New to a Convertible - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By saabconvert - July 23 - 10:00 am

  I was looking for a convertible that was fun to drive, while at the same time practical for a family. Based upon extensive review, I settled for a 2004 Saab Aero Convertible. I am 62" and need a interior space. The Saab delivered. The 13 speaker stereo was awesome. The car handles great and has a back seat that can fit two teenage children.

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  I sold my 3 series... - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By bloody - July 17 - 10:00 am

  and bought the 9-3 Aero. I am pleased with my purchase and the Saab dealership. Looked at another 3 and a Benz C320 before the Saab. Listen folks, if I acted anything like the people selling the beemers or benz when I was a beemer owner, Im sorry. The Saab is in the same class without all the hooplah.

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  Great Car - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By JWR - June 10 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this car about a month ago and love it. The car handles great,is fun to drive and is extremlery practical. A friend of mine owns last years 9-3 Vector has about 25000 on it and has had no problems so far.

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  Oooh baby! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By bozsr - June 10 - 2:00 am

  Just picked this up a month ago. Got a great deal and a lot of options (because of a great cash rebate). Normally would buy a stick but my wife will also drive it occasionally and I got the automatic. The engine purs and the turbo adds lots of push at low end. Who needs the stick? Braking is great. Stereo is fine. Auto driver seat is very responsive and comfortable. Interior is quiet. Dealership is very helpful. Just got a 30 day check- up, they put on my plates, checked the systems, washed the car, vacuumed the interior. Its new all over again. Oooh Baby!

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  2004 Saab Aero convertible - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Steve Harrington - May 4 - 2:00 am

  This is my 3rd Saab convertible (and my 5th Saab overall), and its quantum leap in quality over my previous cars.

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  I dont get it. - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By magikarp5 - March 30 - 3:14 am

  Just purchased a used 9-3 2004 arc automatic. It has a 100000 miles on it. This is by far the nicest car I have ever driven. I dont understand why the reviews are so mixed on this car. Now you can get a $40000 vehicle for under $10000. All I hear is people complaining about little things on this car. Performance, ride, and looks, three great reasons to buy it. I test drove others in this price range of $8000, nothing came close!

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  The Best Sedan - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By ss5jeter - March 23 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle has great performance, acceloration, handling, and comfort. The rear heated seats and the ventilated seats are great too. It is also very fast when you need to go. This is the best SAAB I ever bought.

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  A true sports car - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By uncjaybird - March 11 - 10:00 am

  If you want a cool car thats fun to driver. the SAAB 9-3 is yours.

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  Fun Ride! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By yankercranker - March 2 - 9:30 am

  I have been very impressed with this vehicle. It has great looks with the top up or down. Not too windy/noisy inside with the top down and when it is up you would not know you were in a convertible. Inside lighting at night is compromised due to no ceiling lights. Back seat is only reasonable for kids but not "real size adults. Front seats provide nice leg room (I am 62"). Saabs attention to detail is impectably obvious in the instrumentation. They do need to develop a better wood trim option and DROP the metalic one-must be the GM influence. Bottom line this a great looking/performing vehicle while still maintaining the great ergonomics Saab is known for!

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  Excellent car!! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By saabster - February 2 - 2:00 am

  This is a wonderful car to drive and own. I have 17k miles and only been to the dealer for regular services (no repairs!!) This is my second Saab Ive owned and I havent been dissapointed yet with them.