I just bought a used 1999 9-3 SE 5-speed convertible with 35k miles. From what I learned, I would recommend that you make sure it's been through the full 30k miles maintenance - specifically the break replacement. I don't think mine had been since the spark plugs are so bad at 35k which is one of the 30k miles replacement items.

Also, I thought mine had the 200HP engine (since its 5speed). Unfortunately, it has the 185HP. I guess it was manufactured before a certain date which you may want to check out.

I'm currently checking out extended warranties for mine (4 year warranty ends at 5/29/2002 for me) as I need the peace of mind.

Another thing that bothers me is the frame shaking that happens on my convertible. I guess this is semi-normal unless you get the Honda s2000 (box-X frame) or Mercedes convertible. It really seems they could do something better for the money the car costs.

However, no major problems in the few weeks I've had it.

Derek
Chicago, IL






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• Would you buy another 9-3?, DH in SLO, Sun, 11 Nov 2001 18:08:36
  • Re: Would you buy another 9-3?, ed f, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 19:48:18
  • without a 2nd thought....well, Dave, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 16:13:13
  • Re: Would you buy another 9-3? - yes, Wayne Dowers, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 15:31:02
  • Only if the next generation 9-3 is better., John N., Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:29:20
  • ALWAYS!, Oliver, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:41:16
  • Yes... (And more about Edmunds), Bob M, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:22:00
    • Re: I think so, Mike, Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:39:08
  • 9-3 & 9-5 would top my list n/m, 93Gator, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:01:58
  • 9-5 Aero or 9-X maybe, but probably not 9-3. n/m, pmr, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 09:17:03
  • Yes, this is my fourth, 2001 Viggen, StereoBob, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 08:55:02
  • Nope, Tiff, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 05:36:56
    • This is exactly why I bought the 9-3..., Bob M, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 16:12:28
  • Re: Would you buy another 9-3?, StanleyB, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 05:20:07
  • Yes - As soon as possible..., Scott Paterson , Mon, 12 Nov 2001 00:53:16
  • LOVE my 93 conv. I will by another!, JOSAAB, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 00:35:01
  • Absolutely... (more), mfatic, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 00:27:06
  • Re: Would you buy another 9-3?, Lisa, Sun, 11 Nov 2001 22:14:10
    • Re: Would you buy another 9-3?, jose, Sun, 11 Nov 2001 23:54:06
  • Re: Would you buy another 9-3?, EGD , Sun, 11 Nov 2001 20:34:20
  • Re: Would you buy another 9-3?, anthony, Sun, 11 Nov 2001 20:03:02
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  • Re: Would you buy another 9-3?, Chris, Sun, 11 Nov 2001 18:52:54

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