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SAAB 900 / 9-3 CONVERTIBLE (1994- 2003)绅宝900/九月三日兑换(1994年至2003年)

What is it in the mere act of decapitating a car that instantly boosts its appeal?什么是它的单纯斩首车子瞬间增强了吸引力? Show most prospective customers a used Saab 900 and 9-3 and they?ll agree that it?s a well-built, intriguingly detailed hunk of Swedish functionality but it?s unlikely that they?ll consider what lengths they?d go to get hold of one.显示大多数准顾客绅宝900和9月3日,他们用?剑同意吗?收盘小康建设耐人寻味的详细功能,但瑞典帅哥?收盘不可能吧?当地什么样的考虑?丁一去掌握. Lop the roof off and you?re instantly confronted with a motif of upward social mobility, something that?s hugely desirable and is in steady demand on the used market.下垂屋顶过你?即刻重新面对社会上进主线,值得吗?收盘理想和巨大的使用需求,是稳定市场. In this green, pleasant and frequently damp land, it?s not easy to make a case for convertible cars.在这绿色、宜人,频频潮湿土地吗?收盘不易作出如此兑换汽车. Indeed, when viewed dispassionately, they don?t seem to make a lot of sense.的确,当冷静看待,他们鲍思?笔似乎使许多意义. Try telling that to Saab owners, though.尽管告诉车主,绅宝虽然. With over 25,000 soft topped Saabs having found UK buyers in the last fifteen years, when many people think about a premium soft-top saloon, Saab seems to be on the money.拥有超过25,000软性突破saabs找到买主,英国在过去的15年,当许多人想到溢价软顶球馆,就好像是绅宝钱. With over 150,000 9-3 Convertibles sold worldwide, Saab dominates the market sector here in Britain, with almost every other four-door convertible sold being a Saab 9-3.九月三日convertibles全世界售出超过15万,绅宝这里主宰市场部门,在英国几乎每隔四门兑换价为绅宝九月三日. Surprised?奇怪吗? Consider this.考虑. BMW, who know a thing or two about premium convertibles, can only point to 5% of 3-Series sales as being attributable to soft top models whereas a massive 30% of all Saab 9-3s are sold with the option of sunshine (or sleet) as standard.宝马,谁知道的事,或约两补convertibles,只有百分之五点三被归因于销售系列软顶型号的30%,而所有大规模绅宝9-3S技术与卖出选择阳光(或雨夹雪)作为标准. The Saab 9-3 range is the mainstay of the company?s recent commercial success.绅宝9月3日的射程为主体的公司?最近收盘商业成功. Aiming to compete head-on with the likes of BMW?s 3 Series and Audi?s A4 models, the 9-3 represents a slightly quirkier alternative.为了竞争而上,与喜欢宝马?收盘三号系列和奥迪?收盘的A4型号9月3日的代表略有quirkier替代. Since acquiring Saab, parent company General Motors have done an admirable job of improving quality whilst still allowing the cars to retain their inherent ?Saab-ness.?自从收购绅宝、母公司通用汽车公司所做令人钦佩,改进质量虽然仍允许保留其固有车?绅宝烦躁.? Its 900 forebear was no less successful and has established a good range of used models from which to select.第900世祖没有那么成功,建立了良好的各种型号从中挑选使用. Just be prepared to pay a considerable premium over what you?d expect to pay for an arguably more competent tin-top version.刚准备付出相当的溢价超过您?四预期付出了更多的主管说天顶版.

HISTORY历史
The late 900 Convertible was introduced in September 1994.晚于1994年9月兑换900. Engines were either 2.0 or 2.3-litre four cylinders (and a 2.0-litre turbo version) or the Vauxhall-made 2.5-litre V6.引擎要么2.0或2.3公升4缸(一2.0公升涡轮版本)或狂暴国产2.5升V6导. The turbo four was powerful (more so than the V6) and smooth, due to Saab's special engine balance shafts.四是强大的涡轮(V6导得多了),顺利,由于绅宝的特殊发动机平衡槽.

There was a small upgrade for base model cars in February 1995 when colour-coded bumpers were added.有一小提升为示范基地1995年2月,当车颜色保险杠加. 1997 model year improvements included larger, more supportive front seats with velour upholstery, a more precise gearchange, larger brake discs and heat-reflecting glass.今年列入较大改善,1997年示范,更支持与前座丝绒座垫、更准确gearchange,大刹车碟和热反射玻璃. Every version above 2.0-litres got a rear reflective panel inserted between the rear light clusters, and engine size badging.每2.0以上的版本--有后方反光小组公升之间插入后方轻簇、发动机大小身份卡.

The 1998 year-model cars began to appear in time for the R-plate changeover, with the main change the dropping of the V6 engine.1998年开始出现在汽车模型的时候住宅板块交接、其主要的改变空投V6发动机. A heavily modified range appeared in March 1998, renamed ?9-3?, with changes centred on chassis modifications as well as a mild facelift.程中出现了大量改装1998年3月改名?9月3日?、围绕转变底盘改装以及轻度整容. Two trim levels were offered in Convertible form, S and SE, and three engines.两个层次修剪兑换80707表S和硒、三个引擎. These consisted of 2.0i (130bhp), 2.0T (185bhp) and 2.3i (150bhp) petrol installations.这些由2.0i(130bhp)、波峰(185bhp)及2.3i(150bhp)汽油装置.

The range was added to in June 1998 with the launch of a light-pressure turbocharged version of the 2.0T engine.增加幅度与1998年6月推出了光压增压发动机版本的产物. Helpfully called the 2.0t, it developed 154bhp and replaced the 2.3i versions.有用称为波峰,它取代了发达国家和154bhp2.3i版本. In November 1998 another engine variant was launched, the HOT designation, basically a powerful 2.0 turbocharged unit developing 205bhp.1998年11月推出的另一引擎变种,炎热称号,基本上是一个强大的单位发展205bhp增压2.0. June 1999 saw the launch of the Viggen 2.3i versions, which developed a mighty 225bhp and September 1999 saw the introduction of the Aero model with the 2.0 HOT engine.1999年6月推出的viggen2.3i看到版本其中,1999年9月制定了一项宏大225bhp看到引进的航空发动机模型与热2.0. These models boasted a striking bodykit and a lavish equipment list.这些模型和夸着bodykit大吃设备清单. In August 2000, the 2.0t engine was improved with extra torque, though outright power dropped to 150bhp.2000年8月,双侧加倍提高发动机扭矩,虽然单纯降至150bhp功率. Meanwhile, the Viggen was dropped due to poor sales and the Aero models upgraded.与此同时,viggen降低滞销和航空模型升级. In late 2001 the appeal of the 9-3 range was boosted with some tweaks to standard trim and a rethink of gear ratios resulting in a 5% improvement in economy.在2001年底的9月3日上诉射程约5095tweaks标准修剪、重新焕发了齿轮比例提高百分之五. In 2003 the 9-3 Convertible range was replaced by an all-new model based on the 9-3 Sport Saloon chassis.2003年9月3日被兑换射程全新模式的基础上,9月3日体育球馆底盘.

WHAT YOU GET  什么才叫
As far as the 900 Convertible is concerned, you can bank on archetypal Saab features.至于兑换900来说,你可以在银行原型绅宝特色. These cars are built for freezing Swedish winters and North American summers ?这些车都是冻结修建瑞典和北美冬天萨默斯? Saab's two big markets.绅宝的两个大市场. So you can expect the cars to have been designed to cope with almost anything you can throw at them.所以你可以指望车所设计,以应付几乎任何你可以掷向他们. Build quality, safety and crash-worthiness are priorities for the Swedes and the 900 excels in all three categories.建设质量、安全和灾后及格是优先的瑞典人和900傲视所有三类. Turbos and V6s are fast but not too furious, while the normal 2.0-litre cars are honest and dependable transport, if not exactly capital-F fun machines.turbosv6s快捷、又不能太猖狂,而正常2.0公升汽车是诚实可靠的运输、若不尽资本六趣机器.

Equipment is good on all models; standard spec consists of ABS, electrically heated and powered mirrors, electric windows and driver's airbag.所有型号的设备是好的;ABS的标准分为光谱、电热、动力镜电动窗、驾驶员安全气囊. The SEs add air conditioning, alloy wheels and cruise control午餐增添了空调,合金车轮和巡航控制

The 9-3 Convertible models display some evidence of being toned down in the wackiness stakes by parent company GM but the quirky DNA is still in evidence.九月三日兑换型号的一些证据显示,在被淡化了赌注wackiness母公司通用但仍流露的DNA证据. You are still faced with a sheer wall of dashboard, the ignition key still slots home just ahead of the handbrake, and the chrome grille is in the classic wing shape.你还在面对明目墙仪表点火关键时段仍置handbrake的前夕,而铬格栅是典型的机翼形状.

The Saab core values of safety and reliability haven?t gone amiss either, with the cars still feeling bulletproof and a number of considered safety features being incorporated.绅宝核心价值的安全性和可靠性天堂?笔走要么不对劲,防弹车的感觉,还与一批被列入考虑的安全设备. These include twin front and side airbags on all models and SAHR, the Saab Active Head Restraint that aims to reduce whiplash injuries.这些包括双侧面气袋所有型号和科协、绅宝的主动头部约束,旨在减少鞭伤. In addition to championing these values, the all-turbocharged 9-3 range also looks to trump its German rivals in terms of value for money.除了倡导这些价值观中华增压九月三日射程也期待杀手在其德国对手物有所值. Comparing a 9-3 Convertible?s value proposition to that of a soft top BMW 3 Series it?s not too difficult to see why Saab establishes such impressive open car sales figures.九九年九月三日兑换了?到收盘价值命题软顶宝马三号系列?收盘不难理解为何如此骄人确立开放绅宝汽车销售数字.

WHAT YOU PAY  您付出
The desirability of the Convertible option is highlighted by the fact that the opening price for a Saab 900 2.0i S on a 1995 M plate is around £5,600 whereas its three-door hardtop sibling would struggle to make £2,500 on the average forecourt.可取的选择是兑换点,底价为绅宝9002.0i收盘于1995米板是5600英镑左右,而其三兄弟将大门坚壁作斗争2500英镑的平均前院. Opt for a more desirable 2.0-litre turbocharged 1994M-plated SE model and you?ll need to find around £6,300.选择更理想的2.0升涡轮增压1994m镀硒模型和你?当地需要找到6,300英镑左右. Similar vintage 2.3-litre cars open at £5,600 in SE trim whilst an automatic 2.5-litre SE spec car is worth around £6,500.类似古董2.3公升的汽车开5600英镑,而在自动修剪硒2.5公升汽车的价值硒光谱6500英镑左右.

If it?s a 9-3 you hanker after, prices are still buoyant, inflated by the fact that it still looks very similar to a 2002 model year car.如果?9月3日收盘了你热中,价格仍然畅旺,夸大了事实,仍显得十分类似2002年汽车模型. This means that you?ll need to be able to dredge at least £10,500 from somewhere to see your name on the V5 of a 1998 S-registered 9-3 2.0t SE and if you hanker for the bigger bang of a capital T, your 9-3 2.0T sticker price will usually read around £10,200 for an SE trim with a £700 premium for an auto box.这意味着什么?当地需要能够疏通至少10,500英镑从外面看到你的名字就1998V5环境的硫、硒氨酸九月三日注册如果你渴望获得更大的资本笔榜一、贵会九月三日波峰贴纸价为10200英镑左右,通常经过修剪以硒700英镑保险费自动箱. Opt for an Aero model and you?ll need £13,400 for a 1999 V-registered manual car, or £13,200 for a similar vintage Viggen.航空模型选择一个你?当地需求为13,400英镑1999V型录手册车或者类似古董viggen为13,200英镑. Insurance ranges from Group 10 for the 2.0i models right up to Group 17 for the powerful Viggens.10不等的保险集团2.0i型号直到17岁组viggens强大.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR  寻找什么
One area which is worth checking, especially on the more powerful models, is front tyre wear.另一个值得检查,特别是对更强大的模式,前面是轮胎磨损. As with any powerful front wheel drive car, expecting the front tyres to cope with the demands of steering such a weighty beast and transmitting all that horsepower to the ground is a serious task.正如任何强大的前轮驱动车,期待前方轮胎应付这种转向重兽和转发到各马力为平地是严重的任务. A heavy right foot can see front tyres waving the white flag within 5,000 miles, dependent upon make.沉重的右脚可以看到前面挥动着白旗轮胎5000英里内,使依赖.

Check the hood for signs of rips, leaks or damage.检查方巾核糖迹象,泄露或损坏. Raise and lower it a couple of times to make sure the electric motors are all in good shape and haven?t been damaged by ignorant users attempting to operate the hood manually.它提出,下几次做到电机都不错,天堂?笔遭毁坏无知用户试图手动操作方巾. The hood on the 9-3 is a fully insulated triple-layer item with a proper heated glass rear window, and is one of the best on the market for insulating against wind noise.盖是在9月3日完全绝缘AAA级项目有一个适当的暖水层窗户玻璃后方,而其中一个最好的市场隔音保温呛. If there?s a whistling or drumming at speed, the hood may well be damaged.如果有?收盘时鼓乐速度还是一个猎猎,方巾可能损坏.

REPLACEMENT PARTS  替换零件
(approx based on a 1998 9-3 2.0i Convertible) It?s apparent where Saab have taken a delve into the capacious GM parts bin.(1998年9月3日2.0i基于大约兑换)?那里有一个明显的绅宝钻研capacious通用零部件完事. Certain items are very cheap, especially for a car that competes head on with the BMW 3 Series and Audi?s A4.一些项目是非常便宜,尤其是汽车,头部与竞三号系列宝马和奥迪吗?收盘A4规定. A clutch assembly is in the region of £250, and brake pads are £50 a set for the fronts and £35 a pair at the back.大会是该地区一个离合器250镑,刹车皮是50英镑,并确定1935年为阵地,英镑一双在后面. A radiator is a fairly reasonable £200, and a headlamp unit is comparable to most major rivals at £170.散热器是一个比较合理的200英镑,而最重要前照灯股媲美了对手170英镑. A starter motor won?t see change from £180, whilst an alternator will only see small change from £260.起动马达赢得了吗?笔见从180英镑,而只会看到一个小型发电机从260英镑. An exhaust system is around £310, again, not unreasonable for a classy executive car.排气系统是3100英镑左右,再也不过分一流的高级车.

ON THE ROAD  在路上
If there?s a chink in the 900 and 9-3?s armour it comes in the shape of their handling.如果有?收盘了900和9月3日在沟?收盘盔甲来处理它们的形状. The chassis isn?t notably resistant to flex and you?ll have to put up with a wobbly rear view mirror and a creaking scuttle as you corner and traverse surface irregularities.底盘肖国?值得注意西林笔展示你?当地要忍受一个梅花倒后镜一响,你击败角落违规穿越水面. The 9-3 feels slightly better in this regard to the 900 which has an uneasy feeling of articulation, but neither will appeal to the keen driver.九月三日的感觉略好,在这方面已经有900不安歌唱,也不会向司机激烈. What?s more, the exciting sports models are exciting for the wrong reasons.什么?收盘更热闹精彩的体育模式错误原因. Any car trying to deploy 230bhp through its front wheels is on a sticky wicket and the Viggen models of the 9-3 range were never the happiest handlers, displaying chronic ?torque steer?任何试图部署230bhp车前轮是通过其在粘叶和viggen型号的射程从未九月三日快乐从业员慢性展示?扭矩引导? ?? the condition where the car seems to veer about as its wheels scrabble for grip.那里的条件似乎转向轿车车轮scrabble为大约为操纵. Unless you find enormous tyre bills amusing, its best to stick to cars with engines no more powerful than the 185bhp 2.0T.除非你觉得有趣法案巨大轮胎、最好坚持没有更强大的汽车引擎比185bhp产物.

The 2.0T models are a different story.130%的典型产物. Smooth, refined and well equipped, they are definitely the pick of the range.光滑、精、装备精良,他们肯定是尖子的射程. The turbocharged engine despatches the 0-60 increment in just 7.1 seconds on its way to a 138mph top speed ?增压发动机的增量遣送的0~60秒7月1日刚刚在其最高速度138mph办法了吗? fast enough for most.大部分够快. The 2.0t motor is also worth seeking out.还值得追求的波峰马达.

OVERALL  总体
Four door convertibles tend to be constructed around a number of compromises and often conflicting customer requirements.四门convertibles倾向于周围建了一些妥协和客户需求往往相互冲突. They must be spacious yet stylish, safe yet with a raffish carefree image and must also be affordable without gaining a downmarket tag.但是他们必须宽敞气派,但以安全艳情无忧无虑无负担的形象,还必须捞一把寒酸标签. The 900 and 9-3 Convertibles have consistently managed to span these diverse criteria better than any other and that?s why they sell so well.9009月3日和convertibles一直设法跨度这些不同的标准比其他任何题?收盘为什么卖得这么好. The base two-litre turbocharged models in both ranges are probably the cars to go for, but whichever model you choose, style, if not exclusivity, has always been a standard feature.基地两公升增压两种型号的轿车幅度大概去,但你选择哪个模式,风格,如果没有排他性,一直是一个标准的特点.