When did the Saab 9-3 SportWagon come out?
Back in 2005, Saab deemed that there could be a third way and the 9-3 Sportwagon demonstrated a very elegant compromise. With used examples now starting to appear in decent numbers, here’s what to look out for. (5dr estate 1.8, 2.0 petrol, 2.2 diesel [Airflow, Linear, Linear SE, Vector, Vector Sport, Aero])
What kind of engine does Saab 9-3 TTiD have?
The 9-3 TTiD 180bhp model covered here is a variation on this theme, blessed with a twin-turbocharged diesel powerplant and a front end that’s more aggressive than a basket of honey badgers. 180bhp is a useful amount to squeeze from a 1.9-litre diesel engine.
Is the Saab TTID rear wheel drive or front wheel drive?
Getting big power from a comparatively small capacity engine has helped Saab retain a strong fuel economy showing and keep weight down. This is weight over the front axel too, right where it could have highlighted the shortcomings of a powerful front-wheel-drive car in a market populated by rear-wheel-drive rivals.
Is the Saab 9-3 Aero a good car?
On this evidence, the 9-3 Aero falls a long way short of the standards set by good sporting compact executive oil-burners.
Is the Saab 9-3 twin turbo a TTID?
Perhaps most importantly, every 9-3 diesel is now a ‘TTiD’ twin turbo, and all 9-3s get Bluetooth ‘phone connectivity, heated front seats and a shift indicator as standard. What’s it like?
Are there any changes to the Saab 9-3?
Saab announced that 1,100 changes were made for the Saab 9-3, including sleeker styling, an improved suspension, and upgraded safety features. All U.S. Saab 9-3s featured turbocharged engines as standard.
When did the Saab 9-3 Thunderbolt come out?
Saab manufactured over 326,000 first generation 9-3s from 1998-2002. From 1999-2002 Saab produced a high powered version of the Saab 9-3 called the Viggen. The Viggen, or “thunderbolt”, was named after the Saab 37 Viggen fighter jet and came with a turbocharged 2.3 L engine.
When did eeuroparts start making Saab parts?
eEuroparts.com began as a Saab parts company in 2000, and we’ve been expanding our Saab 9-3 parts product line ever since. The Saab 9-3 was launched in 1998 as a redesigned and enhanced successor to the Saab 900.