Folks,
I actually bought a Saab with 8 miles on it!! It's the new 2004 Linear. I could not afford the Arc or the Aero, but it's my third Saab, and my first new one.
I got rid of my 900S Convertible (1997 with 101K on it) b/c we have a kid on the way, and the wife said "4 DOORS!" I got the $500 "loyalty" cash off the car. But the dealer made me a sweet deal in any case.
Well . . .
1) I'd never owned a turbo. CHOICE! I love the sound 2) The new design in wonderful, inside and out. I think it rivals the BMW 5 Series and Lexus ANYTHING!3) It's a manual, and I forgot how much I actually love shifting. I always had my hand on the gearshift in the automatic convertible, like I was about to do something. Maybe it will get old in 120K miles, I'll let you know.
Question(s): I didn't really read up on this thing, but has anyone heard anything that might signal a red flag on the new 9-3s?
I heard rumor that folks should run the engine at idle for a couple minutes when done driving to give the turbo and chance to actually cool. Is this true?
Thanks in advance,
- Colorado