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2008 Saab 9-3

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $18,050 – $28,000   Change Vehicle
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EPA Fuel Economy:
City: 15 – 19   Highway: 24 – 29
Available Engines:
210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
255-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium)
280-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD

New or Notable

 What We Like

 What We Don't

Available 255-hp turbocharged V-6
Sedan, convertible and wagon body styles
Redesigned exterior
New exterior colors
 
+Maneuverability
+Ride comfort
+Handling
+Stability
+Manual-shift operation
+Construction quality
 
-Confusing radio controls
-Snug backseat
-Slight turbo lag when Aero is pushed hard
 

Vehicle Summary

Saab's 9-3 sedan gets a redesigned exterior for 2008, and it will gain all-wheel drive later in the model year. It's positioned as Saab's entry-level sedan, and it competes with the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Volvo S60. The 9-3 is available as a convertible, SportCombi (read, wagon) and sedan. The Aero is the uplevel trim in all body styles, and each comes with a 2.8-liter turbocharged V-6 engine.  Read more 

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Available Styles

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  Original MSRP

2dr Convertible 2.0T

$39,955

2dr Convertible Aero

$45,640

4dr Sport Sedan 2.0T

$28,445

4dr Sport Sedan Aero

$35,215

4dr Sport Sedan TurboX

$41,765

4dr SportCombi 2.0T

$29,615

4dr SportCombi Aero

$36,250

4dr SportCombi TurboX

$42,565

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