We just (today) purchased a 2000 9-3 SE Hatchback, automatic. It has 91K on it but we only paid $4k (+/-cost). Its actually our 1st CAR (not truck or van) in years, and 1st Saab ever. It's in great shape, only a few minor things as expected from a used car (cosmetic, clicking in engine, worn buttons). This was not from a Saab dealer, so not certified, but I do know (and trust) the used car dealer--in as far as he wouldn't purposefully sell us a bad car. The down side is that it has no manual, thus the questions- (until I can buy a replacement manual).
1) It has an alarm system, I have no idea how to turn it off should it start beeping/flashing. The fob doesn't seem to work the alarm system. I'm paranoid as I've never had or needed an alarm. (Maine is 'generally' safe.)2) What's the difference between "Sport", "Winter", and neither with the transmission?
3) How do you use the wipers on the lights?4) Is it really 2x as much for maintenance/parts as "regular" cars?
4a) Does it need 'hi-test' or supreme gasoline?5) What is the 'on/off' toggle between the window controls inbetween the seats?
6) How do I set the date on the dash?7) How do I change the rest of the data on tha display (besides the time-I iured that out)?
8) What's D.T.E. in that display with MPH?ENOUGH! --they said....
It's really a cool car. We have 4 kids (and a caravan to haul them around)-so I can commute with this, or she can take them to school-so shouldn't be more than 5 pple in the Saab anyway. She goes
6 miles r/t and I go 45 miles backroads r/t daily, so we're gonna test to see which is cheaper to run, and I get that. My expectation (hope!) is the the 2000 Saab does better than the 2005 Dodge Gr Caravan. (-Turbo baby!!)Thanks in advance for any answers, advice, suggestions, input anyone has to offer.
CrsMis