Our Review 2008 Saab 9-3
The Saab 9-3 for 2008
Made in SWEDEN for Saab, the 9-3 for 2008 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $28,080 USD with a invoice price of $26,760 USD.
9-3 Dimensions
In 2008 the 9-3 has an overall length of 182.90 inches and a width of 69.00 inches. It sits a total of 57.10 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.90 inches. Front headroom is 38.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the 9-3 a turning radius of 39.00 inches. It uses 215/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 105.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The 9-3 comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3285 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO engine gets 19 miles/gallon city and 26 - 29 miles/gallon highway off a 16.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the 9-3 are also available.
Pricing
The 9-3 retails for $28,080 USD with a invoice price of $26,760 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $745 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Traction Control. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Automatic Load-Leveling, Electronic Parking Aid, Genuine Wood Trim, CD Changer, Navigation Aid.
Exterior color choices include Black, Fusion Blue Metallic, Jet Black Metallic, Laser Red, Nocturne Blue Metallic, Parchment Silver Metallic, Pepper Green Metallic, Polar White, Smoke Beige Metallic, Snow Silver Metallic, Titan Gray Metallic with interior choices of Black Leather Interior, Parchment Leather Interior. The 9-3 seats 5 people with 42.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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