Used 2009 Saab 9-3 Convertible Consumer Reviews

Name: 2009 Saab 9-3 Review
Brand: Saab
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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No better ragtop for the price

Ken Krutsch, 05/29/2010

2009 Saab 9-3 Comfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

16 of 16 people found this review helpful

Love my Saab convertible. Went from a Mercedes C-class to a 9-3 Bumblebee Yellow 2.0T convertible. I miss the acceleration of the MB, but the Saab 2.0T is not off by much. The handling actually seems to be improved from the 2006 C-class, possibly due to the shorter wheel base and ReAxis feature (passive turning rear wheels). I get a lot of looks in this car, which is fun, and the subtle design bells and whistles are everywhere. For example, with the top down, either in hot or cold weather, the climate control seems to just magically adjust all of the settings for a comfortable ride - including the automated heated seats. You can tell this is a car designed by people that live in the snow

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2009 9-3 Aero - Saab's most powerful convertible

EJL Ohio, 09/28/2023

updated 03/31/2025

2009 Saab 9-3 Aero 2dr Convertible (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

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PROS - Very competitive with similar convertibles from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo - Very pleasant to drive with agile handling and no turbo lag - Quiet cabin with top up, still fairly quiet with top down and windows up - Usable trunk space even with top down, unlike convertible hardtops -Large rear window provdes better visibility than most competitors - IIHS Top Safety Pick is outstanding for a convertible - 280 hp V6 is the most powerful ever offered and over 2 seconds faster in 0-60 than 2.0T 4 cylinder - Excellent seating comfort for 4 normal sized adults. - Power bolstering and adjustable lumber support on front seats provides outstanding comfort - Saab parts are readily available CONS - V6 requires premium fuel and has worse fuel economy that the 2.0T four - Fairly large C-pillar with top up limits side visibility - V6 produces more noise in rapid acceleration that 2.0T Four - Fairly stiff ride - Stout passengers may find front seat bolsters and rear seat too confining. - Desirable 6-speed manual became an option with the V6 convertible for '09 and only 19 were built. - Saab never offered a navigation system with a backup camera; Kenwood offers this as an aftermarket option. Convertibles should be hand washed rather than using an automatic car wash.