99 SAAB 9-3 2.0 HOT SE (convertible)

[bite-me]

I'm hankering for one of these toy's.

seen one in Yellow.

can anyone explain a few bits as a SAAB virgin

1> what is the relevance of HOT ?
2> does not say is it a Turbo
3> what Gas millage
4> pros cons
5> weekend car

thankxs in advance

[pmanson]

bite-me said:

I'm hankering for one of these toy's. seen one in Yellow. can anyone explain a few bits as a SAAB virgin 1> what is the relevance of HOT ? 2> does not say is it a Turbo 3> what Gas millage 4> pros cons 5> weekend car thankxs in advance

1) HOT stands for High Output Turbo (normally reserved for the top of the range Aero or Viggen models
2) See above
3) Not sure on the mileage. Dad's 9-5 2.3t used to return 32+ easily
4) Great looking car which retain their value well. Torque steer can be an issue on some cars but is fairly cheap and easy to fix.
5) Great car to use anyday of the week!


Edited to SE I think is middle of the range spec so its got most of the toys!

>> Edited by pmanson on Thursday 20th April 18:17

[skyrocketship]

buy a Saab as an everyday car and get a wedge for the weekends - best of both worlds

[bite-me]

thankxs all,,,,

I'm almost convinced now

cheers again

ps have suscribed to saabscene

[prof beard]

I've got a 2002 9-3 Aero HOT Convertible - which is basically the same as the SE (a proper HOT SE should have the 205bhp engine) but with more toys. I think its grand.

What's the mileage on the one you've seen - does it have FSSH?

[bite-me]

1999 S Reg SAAB 9-3 2.0 HOT SE 2dr

Manual 5 speed, Convertible, 53,000 miles, Monte Carlo Yellow. 17" Alloy Wheels, Audio and CD, Power Hood, ABS, Anti theft system, Body kit, Central locking, Climate Control, Colour coding - Body, Computer, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Full service history, Headlight washers, Leather upholstery, Multi function steering wheel, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Remote locking, Spoiler. Carbon Fibre fascia




>> Edited by bite-me on Friday 21st April 17:25

[prof beard]

Lowish miles for the year, and good spec... I'd check the service history carefully, and remember a mal-treated turbo can often go around 60K I'm told.

[bite-me]

prof beard said:

and remember a mal-treated turbo can often go around 60K I'm told.

thankxs I'd heard that.... mega bucks too !

[rikroblou]

turbos are a bit weak one of my customers had 3 by 100k
are you sure about a cab and have you driven one?
cheers rik
p.s find you sell a good saab specialist

[toxic frog]

i think 150hp is more than enough power for a 9-3 'vert... even then it has trouble putting it down!

quick trip to abbott racing will sort it,, although perhaps at the cost of ride comfort... 9-3 'verts are the motoring equivalent of a big bowl of jelly!

[prof beard]

toxic frog said:

i think 150hp is more than enough power for a 9-3 'vert... even then it has trouble putting it down!

quick trip to abbott racing will sort it,, although perhaps at the cost of ride comfort... 9-3 'verts are the motoring equivalent of a big bowl of jelly!

Whilst there is indeed a degree of truth in what you say - it does really depend on the type of driving you do. I'm very glad of the power of the Aero for overtaking, skuttle-shake or not.

[toxic frog]

prof beard said:

toxic frog said:

i think 150hp is more than enough power for a 9-3 'vert... even then it has trouble putting it down!

quick trip to abbott racing will sort it,, although perhaps at the cost of ride comfort... 9-3 'verts are the motoring equivalent of a big bowl of jelly!

Whilst there is indeed a degree of truth in what you say - it does really depend on the type of driving you do. I'm very glad of the power of the Aero for overtaking, skuttle-shake or not.

can't argue with you there... the Saab is a heavy old beast and whilst the wheezy little turbo puts up a valiant effort... a little more bhp always goes well in the overtaking department