How many speeds does a 2008 Saab 9-3 have?
The 2008 Saab 9-3’s standard transmission is a six-speed manual, but a five-speed Sentronic automatic with manual mode or a six-speed Sentronic automatic are optional for the 2.0T and the Aero, respectively. Reviews are somewhat mixed for the stick shift.
When was the last year the Saab 9-3 was made?
It was then replaced by a redesigned second generation of the 9-3 for the 2003 model year. In total 608,878 Saab 9-3 were produced.
What kind of tires does a Saab 9-3 have?
I have driven a 2005 9-3 2.0T a 2006 9-3 aero, and two different 2008 9-3 2.0T. All the cars I had were great although I did experience less than stellar performance in the Pirelli and Continental tires that they were putting on the cars until 2008 when the TMPS sensor option was included.
What kind of transmission does a Saab 9-3 have?
The 175 hp (130 kW) version (2.0t) was standard in U.S. market Linear or non-U.S. market Vector form, mated with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed ‘Sentronic’ which is a traditional automatic, not to be confused with SAAB’s earlier ‘Sensonic’ which was a manual transmission which allowed for shifting without a clutch pedal.
Is the Saab Turbo 4 cylinder engine reliable?
We discussed the Saab turbo 4 cylinder engine, reliability. maintenance fees, convertible top reliability – a basic rundown of his experience of this car. His overall input was that it was very reliable, fun and easy to work on car.
What kind of car is the Saab 9-3?
Saab’s 9-3 sedan gets a redesigned exterior for 2008, and it will gain all-wheel drive later in the model year. It’s positioned as Saab’s entry-level sedan, and it competes with the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Volvo S60. The 9-3 is available as a convertible, SportCombi (read, wagon) and sedan.
What are the specs of a 2008 Saab?
An entirely new optional leather interior makes its debut for 2008. Gray is out as a color choice; it’s been replaced by black. XM Satellite Radio and OnStar are standard on all models, and an upscale Bose Centerpoint sound system will be available in the fall of 2007.
Where was the Saab 9-3 Viggen hatchback made?
As with the preceding generation, convertibles were built by Valmet in Uusikaupunki, Finland. Valmet was also the only plant assembling the 9-3 Viggen, in all three bodystyles. After production at Saab’s main plant ended, Valmet kept producing non-Viggen hatchbacks until 2003.
When did the production of the Saab 900 end?
Production ended on 8 May 2002 at the Trollhättan plant and 25 April 2003 at the Valmet plant in Finland. Saab claimed that 1,100 changes were made, including a revised suspension in an attempt to tighten up the handling characteristics of its predecessor, the Saab 900 (1994–1998 model).