Pros: What do you like about 2007 Saab 9-3?
Great looks. Not a common car.
Major midrange punch with auto and 2.0. Superb power, heated seats.
Superior mpg--never under 20, low 30s at 75-85. A quiet car.
Not a single color that isn't tasteful--and different. Cons: How would you improve 2007 Saab 9-3?
Some would find the interior austere--hey, it's Scandinavian.
Sunroof needs careful "wing" adjustment for quiet cruising.
Rear knee room slightly spoils comfortable rear seat.
Aeros look great but front spoiler hits curbs.
Aero ride a bit harsh on small bumps--trade off for sticky and fun handling.
Lastly, 06 and earlier models had a decidedly inferior stereo. 07s much improved--dash also slightly redesigned. 2007 Saab 9-3 Review:
Not an everyday purchase--takes some guts to buy the JD Powers "worst" car. JD lists 3.5 problems per Saab. BMW or Mercedes are 1.8, Honda .72 or so. But I have found dealer exceptional and I suspect ALL problems are computer related--this car uses CAN system to control everything. Each door, for example, is its own "computer," more or less. After 4 years I suspect these bugs have been worked out.(all cars will be wired this way in the future). In every other way this is an extremely competitive car with some real driving character: terrific steering feel, a firm but compliant ride and lots of tire grip. Yet it is as quiet as my Audi A6, particularly for wind noise. The 4 cylinder is so smooth and quiet, I see no need for the V6. The 2.0 has a midrange surge that is addictive--much like a torquey V-8. And the real world gas mileage is nearly sensational. On a trip through Utah, including some major mountains, and averaging 85 mph, we got 29.9 over a full tank. Never goes below 20, even in downtown. Finally, think about safety. Go to the IIHS site and see how the 9-3 does when hit from the side by an SUV. Absolutely amazing body structure. As far as looks, that's up to you--but this car is so far beyond the Japanese, especially in choice of colors and body styles: sedan, wagon, convert. Really worth a look, folks.
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