Saab 2007 9-3 Convertible Stands Out

Few would buy Saab to mix with the audience. Fewer still would buy convertible bonds (the folding roof notwithstanding) a low profile. But it is the Saab Convertible. Yes, you heard correctly. Do you expect a complete attention, as well as approval - and perhaps some envy - as a fellow road users respond to the well-polished lines 9-3 of this drop-top with top-model Saab heater core. As a piece of soft sea-beach glass, it shimmers on its own or as an accessory for the driver. Noteworthy are the inner door panels, painted to the exterior color, the thick, soft leather seats, and the large, well-defined gauges of a redesigned instrument panel has been that for the year 2007, but maintains his sense of Saab-jet Fighters function. This leads a premium 9-3, 50000 dollar-plus list price, but a premium carrier is also guaranteed. The front-driver reacted quickly enough to the wheel to some fun in an active, open-air running along your favorite bit of curvy pavement. This is so despite the intention as a cruiser and not a sportster. The Saab 9-3 convertible has a turbocharger, 210 hp. It comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that spins along happily. Power can be described as better than decent. You wish for a happier exhaust note, but you will be glad of the economic consumption, which is coupled with just 7.3 litres per 100 km on the highway. For the year 2008, the 9-3 received updated front and rear styling. But do not expect unprecedented for a retractable steel roof for the convertible Saab, because maintaining its well-fed, power-folding soft top. The reinvention 2008 is expected to leave enough trunk space for two golf bags. And that seems to make sense, in other ways, even given the 9-3 soft-edged, but different identity. The 2007 Saab 9-3 Convertible Type: Front-wheel-drive convertible seats: Four Price as tested: $ 56130, including destination and PDI Engine: Two-liter four-cylinder with 210 hp turbo At 5,500 rpm And 221 lb.-ft. Torque at 2,500 r.p.m. Transmission: Five-speed automatic Wheelbase: 2675 mm (105.3 in.) Curb Weight: 1578 to 1612 kg (3480-3550 lb) Tires: 215/55R16 93H all season Brakes: Four-wheel disc with electronic brake hydraulic --force distribution, brake assist, vacuum booster, anti. Traction control, electronic stability, ventilated front discs. Notable option: OnStar communications system reliability, Consumer Reports predicted: NA (2006 2-liter four-cylinder turbo rated much worse than the average) consumption, L/100 km (mpg): City 11.6 (24.3) , Hwy. 7.3 (38.7) Fuel: Regular unleaded guarantee yrs. / Km: Base 4 / 80000 new vehicle limited, 5 / 160000 powertrain, 5 / 160000 roadside assistance, the details are courtesy of Autoscanada.com. leon tamekia



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