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Topher · 09-20-2007, 09:03 PM

True. I was just wanting to be an ass.

90SPG · 09-20-2007, 09:08 PM

Your 9-3 has nice looking wheels, a spoiler, and an exhaust. Im just saying wait till you see one all dressed up, most base model Saab's have been fairly bland looking. Imagine your car with the nearly identical wheels that some Linears came with and it would not look nearly as nice.

SaabDriver87 · 09-20-2007, 09:11 PM

Even that Titan Gray Aero was nothing special, I mean, left over 60th Anniversary wheels and no spoiler.

Topher · 09-20-2007, 09:14 PM

I am also assuming that they have shipping blocks in the suspension and that is why they all appear to have a lot of wheel gap?

SaabDriver87 · 09-20-2007, 09:19 PM

Yeah, they still have the spacers in place. Those will get pulled out, the brake covers removed and the rest of the plastic peeled off tomorrow when we PDI them. They want all four up on the showroom floor by the afternoon so I'll get some better pictures then.

Topher · 09-20-2007, 09:20 PM

Cool.

soggy · 09-20-2007, 10:37 PM

THOSE wheels suck, but saab should have some good wheels coming out. Also the FWD Aero I think is only 260 still, the XWD which ships in January is supposed to have the boosted horsepower figures.

Les Bouquins · 09-21-2007, 08:39 AM

I think the last gen 9-3SS's profile is MUCH better than new. Same goes for the taillights. Japanese-looking junk.

PS, Chris, your car looks great!

moose · 09-21-2007, 08:44 AM

Car looks hot in front, but what is up with those wheels. Slap the designer in the face who ever came up with that shit.

Champ · 09-21-2007, 09:03 AM

They look like the snow tire package Saab has been offering for a number of years.

moose · 09-21-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champ

They look like the snow tire package Saab has been offering for a number of years.

why would they put that on the very first cars they send out. you think they would try and make it as flashy as possible?

NahumCC · 09-21-2007, 09:25 AM

Because winter is coming up in the new england area and the cars will be more attractive from a buyer standpoint if they have winter tires on to begin with...............to a degree.

Champ · 09-21-2007, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moose

why would they put that on the very first cars they send out. you think they would try and make it as flashy as possible?

No idea, just like they showed the people at SOC the base model with those same wheels. Rather dissapointing.

Champ · 09-21-2007, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NahumCC

Because winter is coming up in the new england area and the cars will be more attractive from a buyer standpoint if they have winter tires on to begin with...............to a degree.

You'd think they'd offer XWD in the fall instead of spring to get people on the AWD "benefits" earlier.

Guess we all can't think rationally.

Topher · 09-21-2007, 09:31 AM

My guess is that the "new" 9-3 doesn't sell any better than the current 9-3. I still expect to see gratuitous price drops, etc. Even with the addition of XWD.

Oh and I certainly wouldn't want to own the first year of the XWD model.

NahumCC · 09-21-2007, 09:32 AM

Well your right in the assumption there but look at it from the manufacturing side.

1.) How long does it take to set up the assembly line and any extra machines to assemble the XWD 9-3
2.) How long does it take the supplier to gear up production os XWD unit
3.) Can the supplier have enough XWD units ready to meet a production goal by delivery time
4.) What is the market delivery goal for release (gross numbers delivered to dealer network for sale).

Theres lots that goes into it.

Saabotaged900T · 09-21-2007, 10:17 AM

I love the front! I also noticed about the rubbing strips, my friend bought a white 07 Monte Carlo SS, hated the fact about not having them, bought them from Chevy, and had them painted white and mounted. The rear really turns me off, and agreed something looks missing, but a picture says a thousand words, so I want to see one in person.

I also agree with Topher, I'd stay away from the first year, especially with a new drivetrain, nevermind cosmetic upgrade. Popular Mechanics has done an article on it, a'la Trollhattan Saab
http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4223661.html

StX221 · 09-21-2007, 10:42 AM

vert looks good i think.
all of them need some textured rub strips, bigger wheels and some slammage. they look like 4x4's. skyjacker kit FTL!

iwantaviggen · 09-21-2007, 02:07 PM

front end look mean as hell..
i think the rear will look even better when they start saying AWD somewhere...

JK · 09-21-2007, 04:20 PM

The first thing I noticed when I saw the combi at SOC was the lack of rub strips - makes me want to gag.

Other than that, they look fine to me. Front end is very nice, but seriosuly, the rest of the car is just "fine."

09-20-2007, 09:08 PM	#22
90SPG Elder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 3,148	Your 9-3 has nice looking wheels, a spoiler, and an exhaust. Im just saying wait till you see one all dressed up, most base model Saab's have been fairly bland looking. Imagine your car with the nearly identical wheels that some Linears came with and it would not look nearly as nice. __________________ '90 900 SPG (RIP rust) '86 900 SPG (DD) '86 900S "A car with an image so immaculate it can hold confession and communion."

09-20-2007, 09:11 PM	#23
SaabDriver87 Live, eat, and sleep by TSL Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 1,818	Even that Titan Gray Aero was nothing special, I mean, left over 60th Anniversary wheels and no spoiler. __________________ Dorschel Saab 1995 9000 CSE 2.3 turbo in Citrin Beige 1997 900 SE 2.0 Turbo convertible in Monte Carlo Yellow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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SaabDriver87 Live, eat, and sleep by TSL Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 1,818	Yeah, they still have the spacers in place. Those will get pulled out, the brake covers removed and the rest of the plastic peeled off tomorrow when we PDI them. They want all four up on the showroom floor by the afternoon so I'll get some better pictures then. __________________ Dorschel Saab 1995 9000 CSE 2.3 turbo in Citrin Beige 1997 900 SE 2.0 Turbo convertible in Monte Carlo Yellow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-20-2007, 10:37 PM	#27
soggy Flirting With TSL Addiction Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boulder, Co Posts: 524	THOSE wheels suck, but saab should have some good wheels coming out. Also the FWD Aero I think is only 260 still, the XWD which ships in January is supposed to have the boosted horsepower figures. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-21-2007, 08:44 AM	#29
moose Live, eat, and sleep by TSL Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 1,751	Car looks hot in front, but what is up with those wheels. Slap the designer in the face who ever came up with that shit. __________________ undercover Moderator Stg. no go My transmission boggles minds!!!

09-20-2007, 09:03 PM	#21
Topher Elder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,418	True. I was just wanting to be an ass.

09-20-2007, 09:14 PM	#24
Topher Elder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,418	I am also assuming that they have shipping blocks in the suspension and that is why they all appear to have a lot of wheel gap?

09-20-2007, 09:20 PM	#26
Topher Elder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,418	Cool.

09-21-2007, 08:39 AM	#28
Les Bouquins Editor Elder Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,592	I think the last gen 9-3SS's profile is MUCH better than new. Same goes for the taillights. Japanese-looking junk. PS, Chris, your car looks great!

09-21-2007, 09:03 AM	#30
Champ Elder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MN domination Posts: 3,658	They look like the snow tire package Saab has been offering for a number of years. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-21-2007, 09:25 AM	#32
NahumCC Elder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 9,197	Because winter is coming up in the new england area and the cars will be more attractive from a buyer standpoint if they have winter tires on to begin with...............to a degree. __________________ 2013 FR-S To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-21-2007, 09:31 AM	#35
Topher Elder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,418	My guess is that the "new" 9-3 doesn't sell any better than the current 9-3. I still expect to see gratuitous price drops, etc. Even with the addition of XWD. Oh and I certainly wouldn't want to own the first year of the XWD model.

09-21-2007, 09:32 AM	#36
NahumCC Elder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 9,197	Well your right in the assumption there but look at it from the manufacturing side. 1.) How long does it take to set up the assembly line and any extra machines to assemble the XWD 9-3 2.) How long does it take the supplier to gear up production os XWD unit 3.) Can the supplier have enough XWD units ready to meet a production goal by delivery time 4.) What is the market delivery goal for release (gross numbers delivered to dealer network for sale). Theres lots that goes into it. __________________ 2013 FR-S To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-21-2007, 10:17 AM	#37
Saabotaged900T Live, eat, and sleep by TSL Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 1,449	I love the front! I also noticed about the rubbing strips, my friend bought a white 07 Monte Carlo SS, hated the fact about not having them, bought them from Chevy, and had them painted white and mounted. The rear really turns me off, and agreed something looks missing, but a picture says a thousand words, so I want to see one in person. I also agree with Topher, I'd stay away from the first year, especially with a new drivetrain, nevermind cosmetic upgrade. Popular Mechanics has done an article on it, a'la Trollhattan Saab http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4223661.html __________________ 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Cosmic Blue 2002 BMW e46 330xi Sapphire Black Metallic

09-21-2007, 10:42 AM	#38
StX221 Elder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Greater Portland, ME Posts: 4,295	vert looks good i think. all of them need some textured rub strips, bigger wheels and some slammage. they look like 4x4's. skyjacker kit FTL! __________________ Time for a comeback tour? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '02 9-5 Aero '05 Yamaha R6

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09-21-2007, 02:07 PM	#39
iwantaviggen Elder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SAN JOSE Posts: 3,920	front end look mean as hell.. i think the rear will look even better when they start saying AWD somewhere... __________________ 2000 9-3seHOT SQR stage.... i duno 8?

09-21-2007, 04:20 PM	#40
JK Elder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Land of 10,000 L-holes Posts: 13,686	The first thing I noticed when I saw the combi at SOC was the lack of rub strips - makes me want to gag. Other than that, they look fine to me. Front end is very nice, but seriosuly, the rest of the car is just "fine." __________________ always a SAAB guy at heart

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