US pricing clarification

Saab USA did their press release with pricing information yesterday, but I had some pricing info for you all around a week ago. It’s only now that I’ve read bothems a bit closer closer that I’ve realised there’s some differences between the two.
Edmunds also have some pricing info that’s a little inaccurate as well, [...]

Saab’s Model Life

Via Saab-i
Saab USA are sponsoring a modelling TV show in the US and as well has having a bit of a leer, you could also win yourself a Convertible.

Viewers who vote for one of these models have a chance at winning a 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible in 2.0T guise, though the girls in the picture [...]

Sonett Experience

When you can photograph something like this, below, you know you’re in the presence of something rare.

Whilst I was hanging out with the new Saab 9-3 on June 11 and having the time of my life, another Aussie - Brendan B - was enjoying himself in the undisturbed presence of one of Saab’s rarest vehicles [...]

Saab 9-3 first delivery!

We’ve had a photo of what was definitely the first production model, and I’ve mentioned a few early orders of the 9-3. Taking the lead from those, Markus sent me some photos via email - the first I’ve seen of a vehicle delivered to a dealer.
Thanks to Markus for sending these in. The [...]

New Saab workshop opens in Toronto

Ever wondered what you’d do in a Saaby sense if you won the lottery? I’d love to get a big showroom workshop, bring the two best Saab mechanics in Hobart in as partners and build a Tasmanian Saab Museum and workshop. Trollhattan on the other side of the world.
These guys haven’t won the [...]

Saab Vs Audi

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I had let my subscription lay idle for a while until Christian dropped a note into my inbox about this article. It’s a worthwhile read and best of all, the subscription is FREE - and [...]

Friday Night Snippets

I need help. All this non-Viggen time has my fickle mind wandering.
To here, for example.
And here. I used to own one of those, though nowhere near as good.
If they write the car off, I don’t know what I’m going to do! Most likely it’ll be something like this for a [...]

Questions on the US release of the 2008 Saab 9-3

UPDATE below!
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I’ve just been reading the US press release for the 2008 Saab 9-3 and I have a couple of questions.
Here’s the bit of the press release that sparked the first question:
At the rear, all new 9-3 models now feature smoked white light clusters.
I thought it was a requirement in the US that all rear [...]