When I turn my AC on my rpms go up?
Some increase is normal because the A/C compressor needs engine power to run. Unless it’s affecting the cars ability to drive, I wouldn’t worry about it. If it gets worse, it could be your IAC (idle air controle valve) or a fast idle solenoid.
What makes the Saab 9-3 convertible so annoying?
Saab seemed to believe theirs was acceptable, but one drive of another convertible was enough to know that they were wrong. What made the lack of body stiffness more annoying was that the Saab made a pretence of its convertible being a sports or performance model.
What kind of gas mileage does a Saab 9-3 get?
I am very pleased with the combination of power and fuel economy the Saab 9-3 convertible provides with the 2,0 liter turbo-charged engine. My 9-3 is equipped with an automatic transmission and delivers 20 plus mpg city and 28 mpg highway – not bad for a comfortable, powerful and fun to drive convertible.
Is the Saab 9-3 a good Cruiser car?
Front-wheel drive didn’t help the 9-3’s precision either, and couple all of that to a powerful turbo engine and the soft-top Saab could be a bit of a handful. As a cruiser though these problems aren’t so obvious, the 9-3 makes a most pleasant car when the sun is shining and the coast road beckoning.
What to look for when buying a convertible?
When shopping for a convertible there are a few things that need to be checked. For starters the interior trim often comes in for a battering from the sun when left exposed for long periods so look for cracking of the leather trim, the dash panel and other plastic parts that will harden and crack or break in time when exposed to the sun’s rays.
Saab seemed to believe theirs was acceptable, but one drive of another convertible was enough to know that they were wrong. What made the lack of body stiffness more annoying was that the Saab made a pretence of its convertible being a sports or performance model.
How many miles on a 2002 Saab 9-3?
At approx. 118,000 miles the transmission was replaced. See all problems of the 2002 SAAB 9-3 . Malfunction of automatic transmission on a car with 50000 miles on. Transmission specialist indicated malfunction began at least 5000 miles prior to the breakdown.
Front-wheel drive didn’t help the 9-3’s precision either, and couple all of that to a powerful turbo engine and the soft-top Saab could be a bit of a handful. As a cruiser though these problems aren’t so obvious, the 9-3 makes a most pleasant car when the sun is shining and the coast road beckoning.
Why does my Saab 9-3 stall at low speeds?
The dealership continues to tell us to wait until the computer requests the service. Vehicle equipped with automatic transmission stalls at low speeds during brief periods of acceleration. Frequently, this occurs while crossing an intersection, making a left hand turn from a stop sign, or a turn in front of traffic.