I just bought my wife a 2000 9-3 Convertible for her 50th. After looking for awhile I thought the saab was the best looking convertible and just the right size.

The interior is a little funky looking but so far I love driving the car - hoping it last us for a few years!!

I'm sure I will be visiting the forum often...

Matt

 

Congrats on the purchase. What is the mileage on the car? Also, there are a coupe of aftermarket improvements that make the convertible handle a lot better.

http://www.genuinesaab.com/catalog/p...products_id=35 - read the reviews from convertible owners - they tell the best story.

 

Congrats and enjoy!

 

Thanks for the replies - still figuring out exactly how the posting works here so if reply is sent to more than I intended I apologize.

Roto - I have 75,000 on the 2000. I was initially looking at the 04s due to the body and interior changes in that year but they were just out of my budge for a spare car. This car was on my B list to check out but when I saw I had to buy it - both the exterior and interior are in great shape.

I was thinking about looking into the suspension - it’s a rough ride over any type of bump on the road and was thinking about new shocks or struts??? But then again it’s a weekend car and I'm sure I will be spending money to keep it mechanically sound. Already posted about a small coolant leak I'll need to address soon...

Matt

 

genuinesaab.com is your place for upgrades and eeuroparts.com is for cheap (and quick) replacement parts in the states.

Now, please, do yourself a favor and pull off and clean the oil pan. That's cheap insurance against having engine failure.