9-3 aero 2.0 210hp, any good?
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Hi everyone, thinking of selling my Skoda fabia vrs to get something bigger and different. I've been a big fan of the 9-3 since my dad had a sportwagon TID a few years back and would love to get an aero. I'd need some power as my fabia is very quick, so an aero would do nicely. But are they any good? Seen very mixed reviews everywhere really and confused, some saying they're slow and some saying they're very quick. Anyone had one? Silly question really 
(£3000). How about a 2.0 with a remap?griffin dai said:
Still quick mate, I think your looking at 250hp and similar torque with a remap. Google Noobtune.....he is the one to ask here, much cheaper than a pro tune and has an excellent rep in Saab tuning 
Take a look on Uksaabs forum as these loads of tuned 9-3's there
Brilliant thanks, i'll check them out!Take a look on Uksaabs forum as these loads of tuned 9-3's there
oblio said:
I have a 2007 93 Aero 2.0 convertible which Saab Noob remapped to 250bhp/370NM torque. It was sharp before he tinkered with it but noticeably quicker afterwards (and better mpg as well 
Plenty quick enough for what it is...plus the bonus of 4 proper seats in a 'vert AND less wind in the cabin than at least 2 high end convertibles I have been lucky enough town in my life.
I cant speak for non convertible Saabs as both have mine have been ragtops.
It's my second Saab: I really like them
Great thanks for the review, dont really want a convertible as i've heard they're a bit wobbly??Plenty quick enough for what it is...plus the bonus of 4 proper seats in a 'vert AND less wind in the cabin than at least 2 high end convertibles I have been lucky enough town in my life.
I cant speak for non convertible Saabs as both have mine have been ragtops.
It's my second Saab: I really like them
-crookedtail- said:
I bought a 2.8T for under your budget in October, they are quite rare at this price point especially not tired knackered looking ones. Mine is standard and quick enough at the moment but am looking into an upgrade as griffin dai has suggested, I'm not sure I'd have my licence too long though if I did upgrade it 
Great car though and I'm really happy with mine, its been mentioned before but try to avoid a car with the billy basic radio, just buttons, as these have terrible sound quality. Mine has the Sat Nav, poor non post code version, and had 7 speakers. Sound isn't brilliant but not as bad as I expected. You can't really upgrade either, well not if you want you sanity intact eh griffin
Very interesting, yeah there's one in my area for my budget, but its an auto. I'd love the 2.8 so much, sound great and they're very rare!Great car though and I'm really happy with mine, its been mentioned before but try to avoid a car with the billy basic radio, just buttons, as these have terrible sound quality. Mine has the Sat Nav, poor non post code version, and had 7 speakers. Sound isn't brilliant but not as bad as I expected. You can't really upgrade either, well not if you want you sanity intact eh griffin
willmagrath said:
-crookedtail- said:
I bought a 2.8T for under your budget in October, they are quite rare at this price point especially not tired knackered looking ones. Mine is standard and quick enough at the moment but am looking into an upgrade as griffin dai has suggested, I'm not sure I'd have my licence too long though if I did upgrade it
Great car though and I'm really happy with mine, its been mentioned before but try to avoid a car with the billy basic radio, just buttons, as these have terrible sound quality. Mine has the Sat Nav, poor non post code version, and had 7 speakers. Sound isn't brilliant but not as bad as I expected. You can't really upgrade either, well not if you want you sanity intact eh griffin
Very interesting, yeah there's one in my area for my budget, but its an auto. I'd love the 2.8 so much, sound great and they're very rare!Great car though and I'm really happy with mine, its been mentioned before but try to avoid a car with the billy basic radio, just buttons, as these have terrible sound quality. Mine has the Sat Nav, poor non post code version, and had 7 speakers. Sound isn't brilliant but not as bad as I expected. You can't really upgrade either, well not if you want you sanity intact eh griffin
philmh said:
I've owned my 2004 2.0 Aero for 3 years now. It's had its faults, but what 10 yr old 100k car doesn't? No timing belt to snap, timing chain stretch is not a common problem on this engine. Around town I average 24/25 mpg, 30-35 on a run. Seats are super comfy, 10 airbags and one of the safest cars on the road.
Decent size boot, (mine's a saloon), mine's the billy basic stereo with 4 speakers, doesn't bother me, still sounds ok, may replace speakers in time. Running standard 207 bhp, but hoping to get a Noobtune remap this year, highly recommended on UKSaabs forum.
Had to replace turbo in 2013 as an electrode snapped off a plug, cost £320 (Neo Brothers) plus £260 fitting, last year had DMF/clutch/slave cylinder all in one go £650. Hoping that'll last another 10 years now.
Twice I've thought about changing to something different, but both times decided to keep the Saab, think I'd regret getting rid. If you're still after one and you're close to Leeds, you are welcome to have a look over it and I'll take you for a run. Will try upload a pic, HTH.
Brilliant thanks for the mini review and offer of drive! Unfortunately I'm down south so bit difficult. Those costs don't scare me too much tbh as much skoda has cost me nearly 4k in repairs in the 2 years I've had it!!!!Decent size boot, (mine's a saloon), mine's the billy basic stereo with 4 speakers, doesn't bother me, still sounds ok, may replace speakers in time. Running standard 207 bhp, but hoping to get a Noobtune remap this year, highly recommended on UKSaabs forum.
Had to replace turbo in 2013 as an electrode snapped off a plug, cost £320 (Neo Brothers) plus £260 fitting, last year had DMF/clutch/slave cylinder all in one go £650. Hoping that'll last another 10 years now.
Twice I've thought about changing to something different, but both times decided to keep the Saab, think I'd regret getting rid. If you're still after one and you're close to Leeds, you are welcome to have a look over it and I'll take you for a run. Will try upload a pic, HTH.
Edited by philmh on Saturday 17th January 20:47
Edited by philmh on Saturday 17th January 20:50
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