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. Great feul economy - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By ND - May 16 - 7:43 pm

  The car is extremely responsive, agile, and powerful. It has a great fuel economy (> 33 mpg on highway). The interior looks cheap and feel cheap (but not as bad as GM or Ford). The dealer has been very responsible. I had an A/C problem 3 weeks after the warrantee expired. The dealer picked up the bill. It has 4-year, 50000 mile warranty.

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  Very Impressed - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By scotland9820 - May 2 - 10:00 am

  I was looking for a car that had great looks, was unique and relatively rare, 4 doors, and great fuel economy. This Saab was perfect. You dont see them all over the road, They have sleek lines, a very european interior, and overall I am very impressed with the way it drives, handles, rides, etc. This is a great car!

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  Henris joy - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By henri - April 21 - 2:00 am

  Fun to drive.Great audio system and nice interior eguipment and seats with heating system.great brakes

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  I cant belive - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By BIG NORM - April 21 - 2:00 am

  Im still amazed thats its 4 banger. The handeling & acceleration are superb.

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  Love it - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Davidr - April 21 - 2:00 am

  I was going to buy the Audi A-4 Convertible, as I really disliked the look of the 2003 Saab. My fiance really liked the 2003 Saab and not the Audi. Well, I decided to take one more look at the Saab, and found the totally redesigned 2004 was there and blew me away. But it and expensive- no deals. SO, back to the Audi, which is slow and poorly equiped(1.8T) or very expensive (3.0). So, knowing how cheap they were selling the Saab 2003 at the end of the year, I held out and as expected in two months the price dropped about $150 per month on the new program. Since, it has gone down anther $30! Drives like a dream!

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  love it - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By saabnman - April 21 - 2:00 am

  love this car, have had it for a month, well built, better than I thought it would be when I purchased. Only problem is that I wish I had considered Saabs prior to now. Have been driving MB E320, prior to that BMWs & Volvos - this is the most fun drive of all of them.

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  supah fly - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By bogota columbia - April 16 - 10:00 am

  its a super duper car

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  Must Buy - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Must Have - February 9 - 10:13 pm

  I bought this Saab last year and I am very pleased with it: Great Value, 30 MPG, turbo performance, great standard options including leather heated seats, traction control and much more...

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  Great Car - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Bryan - January 3 - 4:43 pm

  I bought my Saab 9-3 Linear after driving a Honda Accord for 6 years. I have always loved Saabs. The car is fun to drive and handles beautifully on the road. It is a bit bumpy due to the lower profile and the sport tires. The interior is great, cabin is very aero dynamic with a great sound ssytem and full curtain air bags. Standard with anti lock brakes and stabila-trac handling. This is a great sporty car that appeals to those who want a quality car at a reasonable price that says luxury and sporty.

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  More unique than a BMW - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Cully - December 3 - 10:00 am

  Look like a BMW, handles almost as well but you wont seen another at the stop light.