Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:45:03 -0400 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: 2003 9-3 Hood Protector - Any Available?
You can get a different concept hood protector. ipd.com sells a thick clear plastic tape you can put on the front of your hood. If you don't want to do it yourself, BMW dealers will install a similar product on the hood, door edges, mirrors etc. Tucker Muck wrote: > This may be an off the wall question...but here goes. > > I just bought a 2003 9-3 with a trade of our 2001 9-5 Wagon. I had > installed the 'hood protector' (plastic bug guard) on the 9-5...it > worked great. Driving on the highway during New England winters is > like having your hood sand blasted. > > I noticed that Saab does not offer this accessory for the 2003 9-3 in > the US. It is available for the 2003 Convertible and older 9-3 > models. > > I emailed Saab USA and received an answer from a customer service > person who seemingly had done the same research I had done, i.e. look > in the current catalog. When I asked the parts guy at the dealership, > he gave me a "Dude, how uncool" look and shrugged his shoulders and > looked through the catalog. > > My question: Is this item available in Europe? Does anyone know of > any aftermarket manufacturers/distributors who may provide this part? > > Thanks in advance for your response. >