Comments on: 2009 Saab 9-3 Hirsch – German market

By: rayman146

rayman146 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:23:12 +0000

definitely something for all markets, but especially for the us – here in germany it’s almost dangerous to boost cars up to 300HP in these days – our newly rich czech mates across the board would love it [I saw 3 TX in Prague already] – but these cars need to increase sales on the biggest market of all.

By: shyang

shyang — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:19:48 +0000

Better than a stock Turbo X in my opinion.

By: 1985 Gripen

1985 Gripen — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:09:18 +0000

Spazzz2002: I believe the front splitter is the air dam under the front bumper and the rear diffuser is below the bumper at the rear of the car. The rear diffuser on a racing car is functional and provides downdraft (to keep the rear drive wheels on the road, keeping the car from lifting at speed), but I’m guessing that the rear diffuser on this car is simply for looks and is not really functional. They’re both aerodynamic elements found on racing cars.

By: spazzz2002

spazzz2002 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:31:36 +0000

what is a front splitter and a rear diffuser?

By: Saaboy

Saaboy — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:34:36 +0000

If only the US market had these Hirsch options.I agree with 2-don. All the b**ch about is the hp.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:59:19 +0000

Add to the “this is that the Aero SHOULD be” chorus, this is the kind of reasonably fast, not too flashy Saab that you should be able to buy from every dealership as a factory model. There’s nothing on this car that shouldn’t be available on a $40k Saab.

By: rpg

rpg — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:16:59 +0000

This should be the Aero in all markets. HP to match BMW and Audi. Not to mention the Hirsch dashes are awesome – an area where my 2008 Aero could use a boost.

By: 2-don

2-don — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:12:05 +0000

What the hell?! That would sell like crazy here in the states. The HP is what all the Audi/BMW people I know are complaining about and the grill and leather would fix my only complaints (especially the brake and door handles). What is that going for?

By: a-ro 95

a-ro 95 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:38:23 +0000

Hmm sounds like an interesting replacement for my 9-5 Aero Hirsch. I can't find anything about it here in Germany though! When is it going to be officially announced?