1998 SAAB 9-3 SE Convertible review from UK and Ireland
"Looks, performance and reliability, but no cornering"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing at all besides normal service replacement and tear and wear (like tires when you do approx. 25K mile per year).
General comments?
Fantastic car, my third SAAB Convertible. Major improvement over my previous 900 (more than looks would suggest). Does require sports suspension (stiffer and lower) for handling all of that turbo urge. Very comfortable, but prefers to drive in a straight line.
Image is sky high as proved last week in a test which is not bad for an old car.
Though road holding capabilities might make me move to a 'better' car like the BMW convertible.
If you like performance, comfort and good looks, get it. If you like the country lanes and take corners at Autobahn speeds, look somewhere else or get a tuned version.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47452 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 2.3SE Convertible |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2001 |