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Saab 9-3 Powertrain Performance Pros and Cons
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No regret, even SAAB is no more 2008 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member5673 smooth, quiet, powerful though a bit thirsty. |
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2008 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Jeff93 There is a reason modern luxury and performance car manfacturers like BMW are abandoning their 6 cyclinder naturally aspirated powerplants and moving to turbocharged 4 cylinder motors. The reason is the unparalleled performance with economy and that these engines afford. They are easy to maintain and work on too. The... |
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2008 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member4898 The turbo lag isn't as noticeable as it is on other cars I have driven. Faster than most V6 engines. Fuel economy isn't bad for the power either. |
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2008 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member5464 Good power once the turbo starts to rev up. |
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2006 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Sta8of9 The turbo is a fun zippy motor. Keep in mind the stoplight grand prix set will not approve but this car is built for the 30-70 highway rush. |
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2002 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons REDACTED Fast turbo! Smooth transmission. Winter mode is awesome in snow. Sport mode is super quick on dry pavement. |
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2008 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons A member in Sweden 180 bhp diesel and great torxs and still a comfortably and relaxed driving |
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2006 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member4793 Able to pass anyone without shifting, all turbo power. Rpms dont have to go over 4k to gain high speeds. Handles extremly well in the snow. |
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2003 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member4493 responsive but not in BMW class |
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2008 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member4409 One of the best 4cyl powertrains ever. Smooth, quiet, powerful enough, but very efficient. |
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2007 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member1337 This has the GM 2.0L turbo, a hot motor that gets very good gas mileage. They have a reputation for being robust as well. |
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2008 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member3557 With 280 HP and lots of torque, my Aero XWD has performance to spare. I love the 6 speed manual transmission. The XWD kept me going in the New England snow last winter. |
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2004 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member4163 I love the TURBO!! |
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2002 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member3673 Yes, it does have torque steer, but solid feeling and extra power lets you get where you are going WHEN you need to. |
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2002 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member3174 The 2.0 HOT produces ample power for a car this size. I never worry about running out of available power when overtaking highway traffic. Turbo lag is present, but very liveable. |
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2009 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member3763 200 hp turbo 2.0 4 cylinder and a decent auto transmission = fun. |
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2005 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member3763 The turbo four is quick and the automatic transmission functioned adequately. |
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2007 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member3648 Enough power to move the car quickly, minimal torque steer when I stomp on the gas. Smooth shifting automatic, handles corners with minimal body lean. |
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2006 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member716 diesel a bit sluggish, noisy |
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2006 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member573 Smooth & responsive engine. Very good on gas as well (26-27 mpg around town an d well over 30 mpg on the highway) |
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2008 Saab 9-3 Pros and Cons Member2410 Engine does not feel at all like a 4-cylinder, except for the excellent fuel economy (30+ MPG on the highway). Quick off the line, and you always have the power you need for passing or merging. Auto Transmission is smooth and responsive. |
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