2003 Saab 9-3

Convertible

2.0L 1985CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Automatic

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Clear

GAS

We understand that buying a vehicle online can sometimes leave you un-easy. We are aware that there are other dealers online that do not fully describe the vehicles listed. They might leave important information out, or not have a thorough description of that item. Our goal is simple. We aim to be honest and fair with all of our deals. Word of mouth and return business has gotten us this far. We achieve this by providing you with all of the information YOU need to make a comfortable decision, and hopefully proceeding to your investment, a vehicle! We strive for A+ satisfaction. We do not want to waste anyone’s time, and definitely don’t want to mislead you. This is why we inform you of EVERYTHING we know, and provide you with detailed descriptions and conditions of the item for sale. Business is expanding, explaining the new eBay account. The Saab 9-3 convertible is a very well-engineered Swedish machine. Saab started out first with the intent to build airplanes. Demand was low shortly after so with the same engineering they soon started building cars. Kind of like B.M.W., these vehicles are not built like your average American or foreign car. This is not your older Saab; they claim that there were 1,100 changes to substantially improve this generation. These are very thoroughly built with comfort, convenience and SAFETY in mind for you, the consumer. Did you know that the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 were the first cars in the world to earn the max score in a side impact crash test? The standard side impact airbags have a lot to do with this. Saab decided to carry this to every car no matter what budget. The experts from the consumer guide rated this car a 58, same as the Volkswagen Passat. Impressive! The BMW 3-series was rated lower at 56. Volvo’s S40 rated 47. Mercedes-Benz C-class rated a 46 and the Audi A4 received a 45. These are based upon 10 different categories from ‘99-‘02. Saab’s 9-3 beat all of these high end vehicles and most likely you never knew or considered Saab. People are starting to catch on and now. VW is in high demand, just like Honda was and still is. Be ahead of the game and buy a Saab now before the prices become unfair. Yes, Saab filed bankruptcy and they are no longer in business as of right now. I have heard people are scared as their concern is about parts and labor. There will always be parts available in the replacement and modification market. They are not harder to find than any other car nor more expensive. They might be a little harder to find than Honda, because they are not mass produced, low quality parts. As for the labor side, any mechanic can work on these vehicles. I have not heard of different rates because it is a Saab. This is not a Porsche, where a tune up is going to cost you $500. An oil change is going to cost the same as your average car and you don’t need to be an engineer to do it yourself. I thought it would be nice to share some information I have learned over time. Finally… INTERIOR: Saab’s generally attract buyers that are very meticulous and neat. This 9-3 looks barely worn. The black leather seats look great, no rips, tears and barely even creased. Carpets look good. There are no offensive odors in the car. The spare tire, jack and tools are all still where they should be. I noticed a nice little factory 6 disc Cd changer in the trunk. The quality and workmanship shows in this vehicle. I noticed the ‘night mode button’ and I had to push it. This shuts off or dims the lights that are not important for the driver. This creates less distraction for the driver when driving in the night. I think this feature would be great for the women. I noticed the dash cup holder does not work properly, and the top of the center console is missing. Unfortunately the convertible top does not work electrically. I think there is a component part not functioning properly. There are service manuals included and a manual for the radio. The radio has been upgraded to a name brand Pioneer. This is not a low end unit. There are a many convenient features like Bluetooth. You can listen to your playlists, take/make calls with your phone with no wires or hands. I programmed my phone within 5 minutes and had the car playing music through my phone with no wires and no instructions. I can show you if you remind me. There is a USB jack in the glove box for ease of hook up/sync. This unit is equipped with HD radio, very nice to have. Also there is an auxiliary port for any phone. EXTERIOR: The body looks straight and sharp! With its own unique look similar to none it is very sleek looking. I have noticed some bumper stickers that need to be removed, an easy DIY. Also on the rear, by the exhaust tip, there are some chips in the paint on the very bottom of the bumper or skirt. Also from the rear, the taillight has been cracked. This will not affect the life of the bulb. The crack is on the bottom of the light. I also noticed a very small ding, not dent, on the fender. Barely even notice it. Just behind the driver’s side door handle there are some light scratches that can be buffed out. Honestly this car needs a good wax/detail. This car can easily come right back to life and look great with no repairs made. The damage that is there is barely noticeable and is not extensive or expensive. This will clean up very nice. MOTOR/HANDLING: The Saab 9-3 convertible was very impressive to drive. Saab did not lack in any category as far as, acceleration, suspension, comfort, ease of use. This car definitely feels safe to be in. I can feel the turbo spoil up and the boost gauge works properly indicating everything is running smooth. It is very risky to buy a car online without knowing the condition of the turbo. The suspension felt great and steering was excellent. This is a fun daily driver, safe, reliable, and somewhat sporty. I admire the EcoPower engine. It was designed to put out high power and torque when it is needed, BUT still delivers good fuel economy and low emissions. I looked up the avg. mpg for this car and found on Fuelly.com the forum members are averaging 28.5 miles per gallon in the gas engines. These are regular people from different areas. I think anywhere around that would be great. When I was driving the service engine soon light came on. This could mean anything from changing the oil or replacing the air filter. This car drove perfectly fine before and after the light came on. This car feels very reliable and I would have no doubt in driving it across the country. To sum up this car, this car is probably what most of you are looking for, something safe for your first time driver, cheap, and easy to insure also. Are you looking for a gas efficient car that’s not from the 90’s? Or maybe you are looking for a daily driver, something to put miles on and have the top down, either way this car has got you covered and it should deliver more than what you need. This car will get you where you need to be safe and cost effective, and it will last you as long as you need it. It is just broken in. Thank you for looking and happy bidding. If you do not win the bid, add me to your favorite seller’s, you never know what I might list next. IMPORTANT INFORMATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY): IF this is a NO RESERVE auction, the vehicle being sold will sell to the highest bidder. IF you are really interested in this vehicle, enter your max bid. This is so no one can outbid you at the last minute trying to take your deal. When you enter your max bid, usually eBay will automatically maintain the highest bid until your high bid budget has been reached. It will not enter you max bid unless someone else is trying to outbid you. 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