1999 Saab Convertible Red Auto, Runs Nice, Minor Problems, 160k on 2040-cars
Albany, New York, United States
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A nice, fun, cruise-around-the-countryside summery cranberry red Saab 9-3 Convertible (cabriolet) turbo with automatic transmission in good running condition but has some things that will need attention. Almost 160,000 miles, tires VG but not new, top excellent condition (and works beautifully), body VG with very slight signs of rust in a couple places on the edges. No damage, some slight scuffs and wear to paint, some scuffing to bumpers. Interior showing wear to driver's seat (the leather has split at the seams) and some dirt to back seat and to shelf behind back seat (as shown in pics). Just had major service done to oil system (cleaned internal screen, etc.), has a new radiator and the appropriate hoses as of last week, fairly new brake pads, new power steering lines, etc. I've maintained it well and kept it running for 6 1/2 years since buying it used in Saratoga. All receipts. Has had its own garage all along. Upcoming problems: turbo sounds whiny (but no smoke in exhaust--it appears to be a leaking the blowback tubes, and I'm getting that fixed if possible), and slight noise from exhaust system (which has been that way for a couple years). Come see it to get the whole story. A great car that is showing its age. I've put a lot into it in the last 2 years and it's at that point where it might need someone who can work on it themselves or be willing to service things as they arise.
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Knowing that, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise that at the other end of the mile the sky blue Swedish wonder was doing 174 miles per hour. The four-cylinder class at the Texas Mile has plenty such rockets, too, this Swede coming just behind a Dodge Neon that did 175.8 mph. You can watch the Saab do its thing in the video below.
Saab owner may speed up relaunch with gas-powered 9-3
Wed, 21 Nov 2012National Electric Vehicle Sweden, the new owner of Saab, has good news for you if you happened to miss out on picking up a 9-3 before the company plummeted through bankruptcy. Automotive News Europe reports NEVS may offer a gasoline-powered 9-3 in 2013. That move would effectively step up the brand's re-launch plan by a full year. Originally, the company planned to introduce an electric vehicle in 2014, but NEVS is currently investigating ways to start production next summer using "a 9-3 with a traditional powertrain" in order to generate more cash for the electrification effort.
NEVS purchased Saab earlier this year with the intent of resurrecting the brand with a fully electric product portfolio. The new EVs would theoretically ride on the Saab Phoenix platform and be manufactured at the automaker's plant in Trollhattan, Sweden. The report of a resurrected gasoline model came courtesy of Mikael Oestlund, a company spokesperson familiar with the company's workings.
NEVS mulling electric Saab 9-3 convertible, looking for engine partners, too
Wed, 14 Nov 2012Do you believe in reincarnation? Like how we hope that, maybe, all of our hard work as auto writers will result in an eventual return as a swarm of beautiful butterflies. If you are a Saab fan, the equivalent could be this bit of news: The 9-3 Convertible may rise again, as an electric vehicle.
Word comes from the Dutch version of Autoweek that Chinese entity National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) has indicated that it will bring an electric version of the 9-3 Convertible to market in the next 18 months. The EV droptop would first debut in the Chinese market, but could expand, as could the lineup to other 9-3 variants, such as the sedan and SportCombi. A NEVS spokesperson has stated, "NEVS basically no doors holds." We're not sure if that's the spokesperson or the translation from the Dutch report, but you get the gist.
NEVS also indicated that conventionally powered versions of the 9-3 could be produced as well. The internal combustion engines could be the originally intended General Motors engines. Regardless of powerplant, we would be very eager to see Saab return, potentially as an EV to boot!