Next Gen Saab 9-3 Convertable

the nose is too long. the front wheels need to be pushed forward more.

— jeffgall (View Profile)

Posted on 4/21/2007 2:33:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Starting to look like Saabs again... a bit odd and proportionally strange, but in a good way.

— PolePosition (View Profile)

Posted on 4/21/2007 3:17:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I like it...that blue is a nice color on it. I see some 5 series in the front end too. It looks better on the Saab.. Kinda looks like its smiling at you.

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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 4/21/2007 5:48:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I like it! A nice transition from mine.....

— mstangpny07 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/21/2007 6:08:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Looks great. That front end with the air ducts makes the front end stand out!

— daytonaviolet (View Profile)

Posted on 4/21/2007 11:05:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I think Saab should bring back the "Viggen" division and make it an AWD like the Saab Viggen Pikes Peak. I'd definitely buy one over the Mitsu Evo or the Subaru WRX STI.

There's something about Saab design that I find so much more appealing than other foreign auto makers.

— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 4/21/2007 11:22:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Rear end reminds me of the Jag XK, except not as sexy. Front end, I'm not sure about.

At least spell "convertible" correctly...

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/22/2007 12:46:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Headlights look like the 9-5s, but with more of a BMW 5-Series resemblance from my perspective. Also, I agree that the front would look a little better with shorter overhangs.

— Anthony (View Profile)

Posted on 4/22/2007 2:42:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Don't you have the Aero there? You don't really need the Hirsch upgrade- Aero has 250hp.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/22/2007 11:25:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'm in love with the Saab design. That's what sold me on the newest 9-3, but they are the most impractical cars to own in the U.S., unless you live near a dealership or drive the Saab 9-2X; then you could just go to the Subaru dealer. The closest one to me is 4 hours away and there are no Certified Shops in my area.

— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 4/22/2007 3:47:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I know what you mean BMW8ter

— SilverAero (View Profile)

Posted on 4/22/2007 11:10:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Saab will have to sort out there suspension geometry if they want to have 300bhp,to much torque steer on cars that have +260bhp.

— BMfan (View Profile)

Posted on 4/22/2007 5:57:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

You could fit another trunk in that front overhang.

— Lyall (View Profile)

Posted on 4/23/2007 1:44:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Patented XWD? what's that all about? Will the Saab marketing guys be smart enough to tell potential customers exactly how this thing works, i.e. with a detailed technical drawing in the brochure instead of just some useless marketing hype? Everyone already knows what AWD does but what is missing is full disclosure about the various designs so we can evaluate which system is better and more cost-effective for our needs.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 4/26/2007 5:46:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Not liking the tailights, Front end is definetly speaking the current 9-5's language. I've always liked the current 9-3 styling, but the interior, although nicely crafted, isnt very good to look at in my opinion.

They definetly need a strong AWD competitor.

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 4/30/2007 8:40:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1