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Linear $2500
Arc $3000
Vector $3500
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The dealer tried to offer my financing, but they couldn't match the Credit Union. (They were like .05% higher, but I've been dealing with the CU for DECADES, so I just went with the CU).
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I bought my car on April 5, 2003... I was so excited.. it is such a hot car. Today is April 24th.. My car has been in the shop 11 of the past 20 days. It is currently in the shop and is not expected to come out until May 5th.
It is the same problem...3 times over, they just aren't sure what's wrong. It keeps burning out some pump that has to do with pollution controls. All I have to say is, what a nightmare!
For those of you that have not had problems, count your blessings.
The Service Manager said my car was not the only one having these problems. (that is supposed to make me feel better, I guess)
I will continue to monitor the site and see if anyone else has figured out the problem..
Drive Safe,
J Parrott
hope this helps,
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Can you tell me where you found that info?
Can you tell me where you found that info? <<
Called 1-800-SAABUSA.
J Parrott
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P.S.: do a search for post #1110 in this discussion for a link.
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As far as Lemon Law - they get 4 times here in IL and it has to be out for 30 business days.. I don't belive it is an 4 times OR 30 days..
Thanks for the postings.
J Parrott
I'm from Illinois as well. What dealer are you working with?
Does anyone know if the GM loyalty rebate offer is still valid?
Perillo is doing the work.. I am taking my frustrations out on them.. but, they have been acceptable. The Manager of Service seems to think it is one of the computers. I sure hope he is right. Enjoy your car!
J Parrott
p.s. He says that only 4 of the Saab 9-3's have surfaced with this problem... I guess I need to play the powerball this weekend with those odds!
"While I do understand your comments and concerns, I regret that I am not able to assist with these issues."
Who the hell is supposed to help me other than the dealer working on the problems? Doesn't Saab USA take any credit for their problems?
Is Ford doing a better job with Volvo?
Small World. Same dealer, same salesman.
I agree. They have been great so far (I'm waiting for mine - a few more days!) I've called Rich every few days with questions, and he's always responded immediately
If you can live without xenons and headlight washers, a nicely loaded 325i has an MSRP of $34,500.
Of course, Saab has that factory-to-dealer incentive to sweeten the pot...
Thanks.
-In driving one of the loaner cars while mine was in the shop, I found the auto-stick to have about a three second lag between pushing the shifter and the actual shift. Once you learn how to "time" the shifts to your acceleration, this lag can be overcome. Unfortunately if something gets in your way, you need more power and have already upshifted, you've either got to go back to "auto" mode or downshift and wait three seconds.
Will a K&N air filter help performance?
-Spooling up yes, more power no. The advent of Trionic 7 (2000-2002 9-3) and the mass airflow sensor prevent cotton filters/cold air intakes from making a performance difference. This technology was passed on to Trionic 8 (2003 9-3).
Also there seems to be a buzzing type sound coming from the front doors - any thoughts?
-Does this happen while the stereo is on? Or all of the time?
I pulled in the driveway over the weekend and it started to spit and sputter - the engine light came on. Parked it over night and went to drive it the next morning (Sunday). Engine light was still on and it wouldn't go over 2000 rpm (I assumed this was limp mode). Took to dealer today and it seemed to drive fine - not as peppy but the light was still on. Any thoughts?
Also we were supposed to go in next Monday for the 30 day check up. Had to come in without an appointment due to the engine problem. Asked if we could take care of everything at once and the service consultant said sure. We had a list of items that needed looked at and he was mad that we didn't list all of this when we made the original appointment. Are all SAAB dealers like this?
Also he said that they do not have the lock/unlock software yet (Troy, MI) haven't some of you mentioned that you have had this updated in the states?
Is the comfort close feature available here or is it just on European models?
Is there a mute button for the radio?
Thanks for your time.
Audio is such a matter of taste it's hard to advise someone. I'm a bit particular about my sound and so will make upgrades. However, after a couple of weeks I'm pleasantly surprised with the Linear sound. It's not going to blow you away but it's adequate. It has taken a bit of the urgency out of upgrading. That said sound is entirely from the front with no support from the rear.
Other posts have suggested simply putting in 6x9's in the rear might help however there may be caveats and I haven't done the reading yet.
Good luck. The linear is quite a car (especially coming from a '90 integra ;-)
No way that Linear has only 175 hp.
I'll post pics when I have it...