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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  Sold on Saab - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By misha90 - September 26 - 10:00 am

  This is my first Saab. With price of fuel rising if I keep my foot out of the turbo I get 30mpg. Corners better than my 79 Porsche(Audi)924. Turbo lag is almost imperceptible. Huge trunk for a car its size. Very quiet on the highway. I like the info display on dash more than I thought. Radio is way cool some stations it tells you the song that is playing. I am sold on Saabs. Bought my wife 9-5 wagon.

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  An underated fun car to drive - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By anthony - September 7 - 2:50 pm

  Unfortunately Saab gets bad press here in the States. This is a fun car to drive, handles well and the one fact overlooked is its a safe car with many safety features for a convertible. Ive owned many cars over the years and drove as much. The seats (where you spend most of your time) are extremely comfortable unlike the BMW convertible. A virtual maintenance free car thats a pleasure to own and drive.

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  Wahoo! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By time2rest - July 8 - 2:00 am

  I love this car. Great price,great performance and great looks. I havent had this much fun and comfort in 1 car before.

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  SAAB 9-3 - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Major SM - July 3 - 10:00 am

  Good car. Much better value than a Mercedes or BMW. Could use more power.

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  love my 9-3 - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By saab fan - June 27 - 10:00 am

  Love this car. My wife & I have been looking @ this car since its debut in 2003 and have not been disappointed. Have red linear with manual trans, sunroof, 17" sport wheels, and premium package. Ride & handling is excellent. Interior very appealing. Like having a car not alot of people have. We love driving this car.

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  Mine all Mine - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Chirpbird - May 20 - 7:33 pm

  Very fun car to drive, and whats not to like about a convertible on Denvers sunshiney days? Driving in the light snow that Denver gets is another matter. Skids and slides a lot. Dont know if its because I have performance tires or because it just cant handle snow.

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  Saab is Different, Different is Good! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By italiancousin - April 19 - 2:00 am

  Love the car... Im told its not quite as nimble or sharp as, say, a BMW, but I would never know. (And unless you drive the autobahn, neither will you!) Whats best? Its not an A4 or 3- series. In a month of owning the car, Ive only seen three others on the road.

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  People Smiler - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By jtp - March 1 - 2:00 am

  This is my 3rd Saab, though first in 20 years. Never owned a car that made people break into big smiles before, though I suspect the electric lime/yellow has a wee bit to do with it. (Whats the point in owning a conservative convertible, anyway?) Reluctantly traded in my 98 Jaguar XJR. Except for sheer power -- the Jag would get to 60 in 5.2 seconds -- the Aero appears far the better car. Tighter build, slick 6-speed, handles fabulously and the power curve suits the car well. Audis and BMWs are boring and dime-a- dozen in the Bay Area. They hold zero cachet. This car gets noticed (and I mean that in a positive way).

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  Best car Ive ever had! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Confidential - January 18 - 2:00 am

  Im not long winded. This is the best car Ive ever had. If a car can be perfect in every respect, this is it.

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  Saab s GO GO GO - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Rosco - December 13 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle corners very well, feels very well in the cockpit, and when the turbo kicks in . . . it goes fast enough to get to through the traffic holes. I never thought, I would ever drive this car, but after 1 drive . . . well I dont encourage my wife to drive this at all. Good job goes to the designers!