I'm moderately interested in getting a fun, weekend car. It's been quite a while since I have had a convertible and I do miss it.
I want something that is at least moderately sporty, reasonably reliable and has room for the family. After considering all my options, the Saab 9-3 looks like the best choice. I can get one with a manual transmission and it's got a back seat.
It won't see daily driver use. Probably a few thousand miles a year. I don't need it to be '80's Toyota reliable, just not strand me on the side of the road.
I like these cars, but I just don't know much about them. The examples I have seen in my price range have between 100K and 130K miles. I would consider an automatic, but it's not my preference. I would prefer to avoid turbos.
What are the things to look for on a late 1990's/early 2000's 9-3? Are they junk or decent cars?
I'm in no hurry, I can wait another year or two to find the right car. Just want to know what I will be dealing with.
I want something that is at least moderately sporty, reasonably reliable and has room for the family. After considering all my options, the Saab 9-3 looks like the best choice. I can get one with a manual transmission and it's got a back seat.
It won't see daily driver use. Probably a few thousand miles a year. I don't need it to be '80's Toyota reliable, just not strand me on the side of the road.
I like these cars, but I just don't know much about them. The examples I have seen in my price range have between 100K and 130K miles. I would consider an automatic, but it's not my preference. I would prefer to avoid turbos.
What are the things to look for on a late 1990's/early 2000's 9-3? Are they junk or decent cars?
I'm in no hurry, I can wait another year or two to find the right car. Just want to know what I will be dealing with.