Saab: 900 vs 9-3.

The main differences are small cosmetic changes. Choose the car that is in
better shape or is a better value.

Thanks,

-Dima

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On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 15:46:02 -0800, "Dima" <com>
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I'd say that the '98 is a better choice. It's the last year of the
NG900 an all the new model issues had been worked out. The '99 is
actually the first year of the new model - although there were
surprisingly few issues there. Still, the '98 is the best deal.

Bob

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The 9.3 from '99 is just what other brands would call a face lift, when a
model has been produced produced a few years, only thing is that SAAB wanted
to introduce the new model numbering at that time.
The new 9.3, however, is a brand new model altogether, although it has the
same 9.3 model number as that 9.3 from '99.
Bottom line: Just buy the one you like the best.
/per

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Saab info:

".. The Saab 9-3 (pronounced "nine three") was first introduced in May, 1998
as an evolution of the Saab 900 line and provides a performance inspired
update of the 900's distinctive styling along with more than 1,000 technical
improvements and interior design changes. Now, only half a year later,
Saab's engineers have further refined the Saab 9-3 in several respects to
enhance the driving experience. .."

It was a facelift, but a comprehensive and extensive one. I'd heck into the
background of both cars, but unless the newer one has been involved in a
crash or has something odd in its history, I'd most certainly go with the
newer 9-3. It's a no brainer in that case, really.

....pablo

The NG 900 had several "issues"...particularilly the clutch, idler pully
gears, ventillation system that were rectified with the '98 NG900. There is
not a lot of obvious differences between the '98 and '99.

BL

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On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 03:21:32 GMT, "pablo"
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.... also not purely a cosmetic facelift: the 9-3 should handle better
and would protect you a bit better in the event of a crash. Drive
both cars: you may feel that the better handling of the 9-3 is worth
the extra money

Martin

My brother has the 98 saab 900. He has had some battery and alternator
problems. The 900 did NOT perform as well in car crash ratings as the 9-3.
My advice is to go with the 9-3...it may be more money, but it has 1,000
technical improvements and stronger safety ratings(side impact airbags.) I
own a 2002 9-3...the last of the model year...and I enjoy my car over my
brothers 10 fold!
P.S. It has better seats then the 900, and the exterior looks better!
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