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• robin m said:
  

  Well done Richo, some brilliant pictures there.

  -October 11th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
• MarkoA said:
  

  Nice set of pictures. Thank you!

  I wonder if the photo of Turbo X with Hummer logo is been taken by purpose Turbo X looks just brilliant. Except the seats.. What has happened to them anyway? They look like they´re used like in +100 000km car. Our 9-3 with 30 000km on the clock seats are still like new. No visible damages, wrinkles or the like. Is that really a premium quality leather?

  The convertible looks also very good. The new rear is really growing on me. I like especially new rear lights. They look more “Saab” than the previous ones.

  I assume that c900 wasn´t there this time? At least it´s not visible on any of those pics.

  I believe that Turbo X will be quite highly sought after model in few years. Excellent car.

  -October 11th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
• cdp88 said:
  

  MarkoA

  I think it is just the lighting that makes the seats look creased and worn? At any rate the carbon fibre trim used looks great.

  I am pleasantly surprised by the two tone seats in the aero convertible. On the SAAB website you couldn’t get a picture that gave you a good view. Richo’s photo has clarified the situation, I reckon they look pretty sharp.

  -October 11th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
• Paul Halliday said:
  

  I am a big fan of the new shape in white … one of those with the new Inca wheels and I’d be a very happy SAABer, indeed!

  -October 11th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
• Inwo said:
  

  Why the heck isn’t white available in the US? I wonder if the AWD Aero models are available in white. I’m thinking no

  -October 11th, 2007 at 11:23 pm
• Kaz said:
  

  White does look hot!

  Snow silver should give a metallic white look mind. I’m looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

  I’ve seen a snow silver SS in the flesh, but couldn’t get a good enough look at it as I was on the motorway at the time.

  The 17th can’t come soon enough Can’t wait to pick up the new ride!

  -October 12th, 2007 at 1:25 am
• MarkoA said:
  

  Kaz, I´m sorry but I may have missed details or just simply forget. So could you please go on details and tell something about your soon-to-be-there Saab?

  -October 12th, 2007 at 5:55 am
• joemama said:
  

  White is available in the US - Polar White or the new Snow Silver, although I went to a dealer to check out snow silver and it’s definitely NOT white-looking at all.

  It’s light silver. No white what-so-ever.

  -October 12th, 2007 at 7:31 am
• Ubermich said:
  

  Indeed, white IS available in the US. We just got our shipment last night!

  -October 12th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
• Inwo said:
  

  According to the US Saab website the Aero model is not available in white.

  -October 12th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
• joemama said:
  

  YEs, correct - Aero is not available in white.

  Ubermich - where are you in the US? please post some pics of the 2.0T in white, if it’s not too much trouble.

  -October 13th, 2007 at 9:06 am
• denvernewbie said:
  

  Aero available in white in the US . According to my local dealer his website is correct - he has one in stock. Go to Saab 9-3 inventory and check page 4.

  -October 14th, 2007 at 4:12 am
• denvernewbie said:
  

  that’s a 2008(!) Aero available in white in the US

  -October 14th, 2007 at 4:55 am
• Inwo said:
  

  If you could have your dealer call my dealer and explain to him how to order one I’d be very happy but according to dealerworld (how they order the cars) my dealer says it’s not possible…

  -October 14th, 2007 at 5:44 am
• Inwo said:
  

  Well, unless he’s lying to me which I suppose is entirely possible

  -October 14th, 2007 at 5:45 am
• denvernewbie said:
  

  Inwo,
  Guess now you have a way to justify a trip to Colorado to pick it up here - in God’s country!
  (you can honestly tell your wife you have no choice….)

  -October 14th, 2007 at 6:06 am
• denvernewbie said:
  

  talk to ‘Barry’…tell him I sent you!
  actually, Barry said it’s still off-site getting prepped, and he hasn’t seen it himself, but that the inhouse inventory says it’s Arctic White…but did you see the MSRP? $49,000+! (maybe it’s the Turbo X in white disguise???)

  -October 14th, 2007 at 6:13 am
• TimJ said:
  

  denver - at that price you have to assume the Arctic White Aero is a convertible? (that’s the only 9-3 that lists white as an option for Aero trim in the US)

  -October 14th, 2007 at 7:00 am
• denvernewbie said:
  

  TimJ - you’re a genius!
  Inwo - problem solved!
  Good call, Tim!
  I ran the VIN listed on the web through Swade’s handy-dandy Vin Decoder website, and HERE IT IS:

  VIN: YS3FH71U886000553
  Manufacturer: Saab Automobile AB
  Product line: SAAB 9-3 Sport Sedan
  Body type: 2-door Convertible (CV)
  Gear box: VIN incorrect!
  Engine type: B234E - 2.3L turbo LPT, 170 hp
  Model year: 2008
  Assembly plant: Graz, Austria
  Serial number: 000553
  Control symbol: Passed
  SRS: 9-3 Aero

  do you guys think the engine info looks right? It’s an Aero, but is listed as 2.3 liter and 170 HP? Sounds pretty light on the HP…
  Inwo - guess you’ll have to come up with another excuse to visit the Colorado Rockies (btw - GO ROCKIES!)

  -October 14th, 2007 at 10:28 am

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