[{"id": 9786043, "authorName": "cornfieldave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornfieldave/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by cornfieldave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665847049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9786327, "authorName": "SaabSnob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabsnob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TURBO X ! GLWTA !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665849841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9786695, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best Saab 9-3 model in this generation. I wonder what Saab's lineup would've been like as of 2022 if they were still around?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1665852749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9786793, "authorName": "Zeb6234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeb6234/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Zeb6234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665853324, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9787221, "authorName": "Jor3llBR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jor3llbr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s up with the front bumper lip? Some pictures show it was destroyed and falling apart, some pictures show it repaired repainted. What\u2019s the story? Hard to tell might be just how the picture was taken and something underneath causing a shadow?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665855298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9788358, "authorName": "cornfieldave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornfieldave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jor3iibr - I had same thoughts if you are referring to pic 5 of 65, However, I think pic 19-? indicate possibly condensation from the AC condenser as it appears to flow like water and doesn't appear to be radiator fluid. Or, maybe the seller washed it 50 feet away then moved it to a dry (i.e. less flat) spot for pics. All that said, a couple of pics near the end of the series indicate minor scraping underneath in both front and back, probably from entering/exiting over a higher than normal curb straight-on rather than at an angle. Just a WAG on my part. I still think it would be a wild ride and hope to have both the first and last bid. d;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665859487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9789011, "authorName": "mdoogla (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdoogla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CAR WAS LEFT ON WHILE TAKING THE PHOTOS AND WATER FROM AC HAS SETTLED UNDER THE CAR. FRONT BUMPER AND LIP HAS NORMAL WEAR AND NO MAJOR DAMAGE.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665862790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9789938, "authorName": "Codyrs94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/codyrs94/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Codyrs94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665867095, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9792515, "authorName": "mdd913", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdd913/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gosh, I've wanted one of these since forever. Wish I could swing it. Nice looking car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665915219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9793298, "authorName": "JFREI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfrei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In some Saabs of this model the ac condensate hose dripped onto the engine cradle causing rust. I found a salvaged cradle to replace mine but they are scarce and expensive. Does the condensate in this car drain free of the frame?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665931737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9796521, "authorName": "Sarki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sarki/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JFREI - unfortunately that is a problem on the 9-3. I have an 06 Aero SC and I\u2019m constantly applying Fluid Film to that area of the cradle in hopes of fending off the rust as a result of the constant drip of condensate onto the cradle.\r\nAt some point I\u2019ll try and figure out a way to attach a hose to redirect the condensate to an area that doesn\u2019t cause any issues.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665953475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9798041, "authorName": "mk1spyder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mk1spyder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always had a soft spot in my heart for these cars. Saabs are the OG sleeper import, they are way faster than they should be. I saw one of these new right before they shut down.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1665965636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9815909, "authorName": "Zeb6234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeb6234/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Zeb6234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666139249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9816256, "authorName": "Mrjvc1020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjvc1020/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by Mrjvc1020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666142605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9816539, "authorName": "Zeb6234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeb6234/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Zeb6234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666145979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9816718, "authorName": "Codyrs94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/codyrs94/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Codyrs94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666148813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9816996, "authorName": "Zeb6234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeb6234/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Zeb6234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666155378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9817177, "authorName": "Dubz12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubz12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MBZ1996 this is the link to what the 2014 9-3 PhoeniX would\u2019ve looked like if Saab didn\u2019t get bankrupt: https://www.drive.com.au/news/new-saab-9-3-leaked-chinas-youngman-still-keen-to-buy/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666167160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9817221, "authorName": "Dubz12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubz12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most people think the TurboX 6MT is the rarest 9-3 model along with the 2009 9-3 aero XWD 6MT. So I decided to make a list of the rarest 9-3 models 2008 and up with V6 XWD 6MT. This is the production numbers for the U.S market starting with the rarest:\n\n2008 aero 5D = 20\n2009 aero 5D = 25\n2008 TurboX 5D = 45\n2008 aero 4D = 76\n2009 aero 4D = 81\n2008 TurboX 4D = 211\n\nSurprisingly the TurboX is the most common model in both 4D & 5D variant. If you add 08 & 09 aero models in both variants it\u2019s less than the TurboX 4D production. This is almost the same order for the auto transmission variant except for the 5D variant where the TurboX was the rarest model by 1 car. 90 TX to 08 aero 91. But the rarest 9-3 V6 model is the 2009 aero CV 6MT FWD with only 17 produced for the U.S market. It\u2019s the only FWD 6MT/6AT with the B284R engine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666172234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9817432, "authorName": "Dubz12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubz12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who ever ends up winning this beauty just swap out the injectors with the 2010-11 9-5 Turbo6 injectors and you can run on e85 with no problems and with the right tune and a performance panel filter or cold air intake you\u2019ll get anywhere from 320-350 whp in stock configuration", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1666181700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9845456, "authorName": "02silverbullet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02silverbullet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best stock wheels in the game.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666413590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9846463, "authorName": "Bourmb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bourmb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a former owner of an \u201808 Aero convertible, I remember these having 300hp from the factory, not the listed 280hp in this ad as did the Aero.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666448657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9847647, "authorName": "Dubz12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubz12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bourmb the XWD and TX models had the 280 hp (283 to be exact) and the FWD had 250 hp (245 to be exact) even though GM still advertised them as 280 hp. It was the exact same engine setup as the 06 and 07 aero FWD. 2011 9-5 XWD Turbo6 with the A 28 NER engine had 300 hp (317 to be exact) and the TX had the B284R engine", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1666459151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9847831, "authorName": "Rexchampion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexchampion/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Rexchampion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666459898, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9847969, "authorName": "johngccpb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johngccpb/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by johngccpb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666460308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9847973, "authorName": "RayJA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dubz12 can you please share the link where you\u2019re getting your stats info, for I would love to look something up on my 08 Areo CV. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666460327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9847991, "authorName": "Handpicked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handpicked/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Handpicked", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666460391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9847994, "authorName": "johngccpb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johngccpb/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by johngccpb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666460398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9848023, "authorName": "johngccpb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johngccpb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/22/22 for $11,250 to johngccpb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666460523, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9848036, "authorName": "Jor3llBR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jor3llbr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Recession is officially here. A 900 Turbo sold here for $5,000 yesterday and now a Turbo X sold for 10k.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666460572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9848215, "authorName": "Dubz12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubz12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jor3IIBR don\u2019t know much about 900 but in my opinion if the TX had the manual gearbox the winning bid would\u2019ve bin somewhere in the $16K-$18K range. I know I would\u2019ve bid till $14K or so", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666461365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9848303, "authorName": "Dubz12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubz12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RayJA this link is the link for the U.S production numbers.\r\nYou input the year and model/trim/engine and it gives you production https://www.esaabparts.com/saab/production/data/9-3_2003_2011.php numbers in every color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666461720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9848376, "authorName": "Bully9-3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bully9-3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @johngccpb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666462043, "type": "comment"}]