Alrighty, I'll weigh in...

I've had my 2006 9-3 Aero for about 3 weeks now. Aside from the disappointing gas mileage, I love the car. I previously had a '95 900S and a '99 9-3 Coupe. My Dad also had a late model Viggen coupe that I drove. I loved the 4 cylinders...even my non-turbo 2.3 liter, but this V-6 is wonderful. I suspect that most people who post have not gotten above 1200 miles with their new Aeros and have not really thottled the car. I disobeyed the rule once and I can tell you that this car is smooth and VERY FAST.

However, IMO, this intro of a solid V-6 is key. The previous 900 V-6 was a problem child...this motor is the real deal. So what if the engine is used on a Caddy?

This Aero finally offers the mainstream public an engine and a chassis that is competitive with Acura, Audi, M-B, and even BMW. The 4 cylinders are great, but non-Saabers associate little motors with "cheap." Yes, all Saabs come packed with content, but I still think that having only a 4-cylinder hurts sales. With the V-6, people who don't car about Saab quirkiness can get the content and a big motor to boot. Try getting this much value in a BMW for $32k...you'll be lucky to get 3-series with a sunroof or headlights that you don't need to light with a match (seriously, I think that a comparably equipped 3 would be WELL over $40k). Keep offering the 4 as a great value and as a hell of an alternative if gas gets even uglier.

Oh yeah...I'd love to some more ads from Saab on the V-6. I would bet that people don't even know about it. Let's be happy about this car...it's much better than having a 3.9 liter Pontiac G6 or a Malibu SS motor and only an automatic. The new V-6 is Saab-like...relatively small displacement and gobs of power.

Let the arguments continue!!!

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• OPINION of new 9-3ss turbo V6, dboone, Fri, 4 Nov 2005 16:24:23
  • who builds the V-6, Dean C, Sat, 5 Nov 2005 12:16:21
    • GM builds High-Feature V6 in Two Plants for Worldwide, Rob in Atlanta, Thu, 10 Nov 2005 17:27:25
    • Re: who builds the V-6, johnl, Wed, 9 Nov 2005 14:52:23
    • Holden in Australia, Ian Glenday , Sat, 5 Nov 2005 15:58:42
  • Re: OPINION of new 9-3ss turbo V6 (long), Detroit Slaab, Fri, 4 Nov 2005 20:18:36 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: OPINION of new 9-3ss turbo V6, Ron H, Fri, 4 Nov 2005 16:24:25
    • Summer vs all season tires....., Mike Lynch , Mon, 7 Nov 2005 15:54:13
      • Re: Summer vs all season tires....., Ron H, Mon, 7 Nov 2005 20:29:59
  • wish it could have had a real saab engine., John, Fri, 4 Nov 2005 16:24:24
    • What is a real SAAB engine?, Ron H, Fri, 4 Nov 2005 16:53:45
      • Re: What is a real SAAB engine?, Stephen Goldberger, Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:43:25
      • The First Saab 2 stroke was from DKW n m, Ian Glenday , Fri, 4 Nov 2005 19:08:57
      • Re: What is a real SAAB engine?, dboone, Fri, 4 Nov 2005 17:35:12
        • Then why criticize the new V6?, Ron H, Fri, 4 Nov 2005 18:31:39
          • Re: Then why criticize the new V6?, dboone, Fri, 4 Nov 2005 19:56:46
            • You have a point there, Ron H, Sat, 5 Nov 2005 07:08:17

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