The Grrrriffin has arrived
June 9, 2011 in test drive
Just about 30 min ago I picked up this car. I will test every aspect of it until tuesday 
Its a 9-3 Griffin Aero 2.0t BioPower with 3320 km on the meter.
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i. ant. kal. said on June 9, 2011
OMG!
Tobbe said on June 9, 2011
How can Saab have trouble with not selling to many cars when they are making these very good looking cars??? =)
cmd said on June 9, 2011
Great car, I´ve just seen the first Griffin Convertible here in Switzerland when I passed by at my dealer to order a new 9-4X for my loved wife! Delivery date will be end of September, hopefully!
Toby K said on June 9, 2011
Yep that’s very, very nice…more detailed pics/videos please
Jeff said on June 9, 2011
This car reminds me a lot of the 2001-2002 9-3 SE refresh before the NG 9-3 debuted. The lower sills and wheels complement each other just right, the aggressive trapezoidal air intakes give it a completely modern aesthetic that even at nearly a decade old still looks more current than even the 335i convertible. It’s those extra Aero details make for what I believe is the best looking car of it’s 9-3 generation. Jealous, Tim
till72 said on June 9, 2011
Agreed!
jet black said on June 9, 2011
Hope the weather is fine in Sweden.
Enjoy yourself Tim!
Tobias-A said on June 9, 2011
That’s one nice looking 9-3 Conv.. Have to look for it here i Växjö
A off-topic question if someone with insight can tell me why the convertible has the old door handles and rubbing strip in the door?
jet black said on June 9, 2011
I might be wrong, but I guess it was because the convertible used to be built in Austria and it would have been too expensive to change the doors when the facelift came.
Jr. said on June 9, 2011
Those details makes it look better then the regular 9-3 IMHO.
900_S said on June 9, 2011
Wow–what a gorgeous picture of an attractive car! Actually, I think it would do very well for Saab to have pictures of their cars in driveways, in front of homes, and such. Kind of a like “Picture this car in front of YOUR home.”
Enjoy it, Tim!
AngryEngineer said on June 9, 2011
I am back to driving a SAAB soon after some years with VW. Bought a 2008 9-3 recently that I’m getting in 2-3 weeks. I am happy to exhange the rims, headlights and bumbers with your test car Tim
lala said on June 9, 2011
doesn’t sound very angry to me
till72 said on June 9, 2011
We might get to know him as Happy Engineer from now on…
AngryEngineer said on June 9, 2011
We’ll see, I haven’t driven the car. In fact I have never driven a 9-3 before, so I’m excited to try it. I’ll keep the Angry for now…
No 9 said on June 9, 2011
Lucky man!
till72 said on June 9, 2011
Enjoy!
Procyon said on June 9, 2011
It looks gorgeous!
Alex740 said on June 9, 2011
The rims and aero styling tweaks really make this car look much more modern, I wonder why Saab doesn’t just sell every 9-3 in America with the Aero styling package in it’s final year? Would really spice up the old girl.
dave said on June 9, 2011
What a beauty ! Enjoy it.
theSandySaab said on June 9, 2011
True stunner – my choice of wheels and colors!
Enjoy!
OurMoldySaab said on June 9, 2011
Very hot. Could we get some detailed shots of the new dash finish. I wonder if it will make the air vents less creaky. Also, were can I get those side moldings for my SportCombi???
Remdu67 said on June 9, 2011
Really a Saab. Nothing to add.
Frank Wulfers said on June 9, 2011
That’s the best looking 9-3 so far, especially with the new front-end. Especially with the door strips and original door handles. I wish they would have kept those on the Sedan and SportCombi as well.
JasonPowell said on June 9, 2011
Absolutely love it, too bad the roof’s not down. Heck even with the roof up it is one of the best looking convertibles made and so quite in comparison to other verts.
Mark O said on June 10, 2011
Beautiful car! Congrats, and thanks to the Trolls who built another awesome Saab!
Marque said on June 10, 2011
SHOCKING outlooks! Want one NOW! This car is a legend already.