2005 Saab 9-3 Overview
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I have owned a saab for over 20 years and find them to be the highest quality car. While Saab has had it's many challenges over the years it has always produce a solid performer with above average reliability. Unfortunately the markets tends to go with the brands with the biggest budget to impress you with the image of it's brand. Saab has done a outstanding job mixing form with function. Everyone who has enjoyed the ride in my car are always impressed with the quality and find themselves asking why they never considered on. Saabs brand deserves leadership that can carry it's unique niche and continue it's quality builds to attract more owners looking for something that just works well.
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Available Saab 9-3 2005 Submodel Types: Sedan, Convertible, Hatchback, Wagon, Viggen
Available Trims: 2.0T, SE, Arc, Linear, Aero, 2.0T SportCombi, Base, Aero SportCombi, Linear , Touring, Viggen
Exterior Colors: Black, Silver Metallic, Nocturne Blue Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic, Laser Red, Dolphin Grey, Titan Gray Metallic, Polar White, Arctic White, Cosmic Blue Metallic, Snow Silver Metallic, Sun Green Metallic, Carbon Gray Metallic, Chili Red Metallic, Fusion Blue Metallic, Ice Blue Metallic, Midnight Blue Mica Metallic, Parchment Silver Metallic, Pepper Green Metallic, Scarabe Green Metallic, Smoke Beige Metallic, Steel Gray
Interior Colors: Parchment leather, Black leather, Slate Gray leather, Gray leather, Slate Gray, Sand Beige, Black w/Gray Inserts leather, Gray, Parchment, Warm Beige, Black w/Parchment Inserts leather, Charcoal Grey, Gray w/Parchment Inserts leather, Parchment w/Black Inserts leather, Rocky Black/Medium Gray
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Trip Computer, Alarm, Leather Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Power Driver Seat, Auto Climate Control, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Stability Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Soft Top, Tire Pressure Warning, Post-collision safety system, Sunroof/Moonroof, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Bluetooth, Heated seats, Upgraded Headlights, Parking sensors, AWD/4WD, Electronic Folding Mirrors
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), premium unleaded (recommended), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive, all wheel drive
