i was reading the latest issue of "road and track" magazine and naturally i was interested to read more about the new 9-3. what the article contained floored me. Saab Cars has no plans to make a coupe 9-3, and will completely do away with the hatchback concept. have we entered a sort of twilight zone, another dimension, perhaps? how can the spiritual successor to the 99 and the classic 900 not come with two doors, let alone with-out a hatch? how can saab dispose of a such an integral design feature such as the hatchback, one that was good enough to have a
twenty-four year run on the classic 900? i am stunned! and no coupe? i can look the other way when taking into account that the new 9-3 is a mirror image of its larger sibling. i can possibly muster the strength to admire the car at a distance, even though the styling could be considered bland and incospicuous. but what i will not forgive is the fact that this car will no longer be a direct descendent of our beloved classic 900. they may say it is, but it cannot be. and if saab is planning an entry level coupe/hatch, then i will reconsider my opinion then. but for now, i am thoroughly dissappointed with this new product from a company with such a history. it is extremely unfortunate that the General Motors influence has diluted this once great automotive treasure, at least for foreseeable future. this is one saab owner's opinion. i would definitely like to hear what others in this group think about this. thanks

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• the new "saab" 9-3, luke, Mon, 12 Aug 2002 21:03:27 <-- Viewing This Message
  • I wouldn't hit the panic button just yet, Danimal900, Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:37:55
  • Re: the new "saab" 9-3, luke, Tue, 13 Aug 2002 16:21:58
  • Re: the new "saab" 9-3, Gary, Tue, 13 Aug 2002 13:09:28
    • The answer is the 156!!, Jonathan, Tue, 13 Aug 2002 21:56:32
  • But does the lack of a coupe mean there will not be a, Espejy, Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:38:34
    • There will be a convertible., Dinger, Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:04:32
  • One thing to think about is that, RS , Mon, 12 Aug 2002 22:51:55
  • not all is lost, Bry M., Mon, 12 Aug 2002 21:42:42
  • Well said!!!!!!Bring back the hatch....., Chet, Mon, 12 Aug 2002 21:28:13
    • Re: Well said!!!!!!Bring back the hatch....., doug , Tue, 13 Aug 2002 12:01:35
    • Hatchbacks look doofy glad to see them gone BYE!!!!, Baume, Mon, 12 Aug 2002 22:47:05
      • Re: Hatchbacks look doofy glad to see them gone BYE!!!!, tiage, Tue, 13 Aug 2002 13:25:28
      • Hatches are awesome!!!!!, Larry, Tue, 13 Aug 2002 07:11:53
      • hatchbacks are the #1 best innovation in past 30 years!, speegee, Mon, 12 Aug 2002 22:56:07

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