Almost Gold: 2001 SAAB 9-3 Viggen

The Christian feast of the Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th, (the word Epiphany comes from the ancient Greek work Τheophaneia meaning "vision of God") and is a commemoration of the three Magi visiting the infant Jesus.  Around here we celebrate the Epiphany by posting 3 cars, one for each of the magi, next up is Melchior who brought a gift of gold..but unfortunately all I could find is silver...which is close enough for a baby who is probably going to play with the packaging and the bubble wrap and couldn't tell the difference between gold and silver or a Viggen and an Aero. Find this 2001 SAAB 9-3 Viggen offered for $6000 in Seattle, WA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Chef Gris: 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero

If one wants a low mileage 10 yr old turbo'd 6 cyl Swedish roll-your-own rag top, there aren't many to choose from but this next one looks clean.  But you'd better like that white-on-white look because this thing is thing is ready for its next James Bond villain owner. Find this 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero offered for $8999 in Palm Desert, CA via DesertImportExport.com.

POSaab: 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc Convertible

This next feature came from Scott who left a new comment on the MId Week Match-Up: Best Junker For $1k feature and writes:  I was ready to give up till I found this ad:  Find this 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc Convertible POS SAAB offerd for $1,000 near Boston, MA.

6-Speed Manual: 2010 Saab 9-3 Aero AWD

The second generation of the Saab 9-3 was produced starting in 2002 and somehow survived the 2008 carpocalypse and made it all the way through 2012 before it was sort-of resuscitated with Chinese and Indian backers for 2013-2014...but that is a story for another time.  Find this 2010 Saab 9-3 Aero AWD offered for $13,000 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist.

Feeling lucky? 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero

Have you ever reached the end of your rope with a car? Done, over it, no mas, or get out of here might be some common refrains said when you get to the breaking point.  Today's Saab has a unknown issue that has rendered it immobile and offered at a dirt cheap price.  Find this 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero for sale in Bethel, CT for $650 via craigslist.

6-Speeds, 5-Doors: 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Sport Combi

Snobby Real Saab enthusiasts will claim that the post 90s GM based Saab cars are little more than global platform junk hiding under the ancient symbol of the mythical Scania-Vabis Gripen.  But, they do offer a cool looking alternative to the bland GM junk from the early 2000s.  Find this 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Sport Combi offered for $5,995 near Boston, MA via craigslist.  Tip from Art.

Silver Sedan Challenge: Mazda 6 vs Saab 9-3

A challenger approaches.  Time for a competition, a face-off betwixt two cars -- and who doesn't love a good competition?  Imagine for a minute that you have a budget of $4k and are looking for a 5-passegner, manual transmission, modern sedan with a silver exterior.  In one corner we have a 2003 Saab 9-3 Arc offered for $3,800 in Rocky Point, NY and in the other corner we have a 2004 Mazda 6S offered for $3,800 in Tulsa, OK.

5k: Nordic Nomenclature: 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen five-door

General Motors' top strategy during its mismanagement of Saab was parlaying the company's jet history into a vague aeronautic brand association. It doesn't add up: a logo that features a mythical winged beast (not showing its wings), and a home country with an air force 1.5% the size of America's (according to Global Firepower, a website that feels the way an army surplus store smells). This is especially true for the Viggen, so named for Saab's 37 Viggen "Thunderbolt" fighter jet. But whether it's named after a thunderbolt or a deadbolt, the 9-3 Viggen came with an upgraded engine and suspension and was one of the dearly departed company's most special offerings. Find this 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen for sale in Yarmouth, ME for $5,000 via craigslist.

5k: Late Model Thorsday: 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 6-spd

No Thorsday is complete without a posting of something from those Scandinavian madmen; today's is a quick look at a late model Saab 9-3 Aero.  We picked this 9-3 because recently it looked like Saab was in a death spiral and would soon join great defunct auto brands, but recent news articles (like this one on autoblog) claim that 9-3 production has started again this week in Trollhättan thanks to Saab's new Chinese owner -- NEVS.  Anyway, don't bother looking for a Saab dealer in North America as they have been turned into strip malls, but pick up this clean 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero for sale in Santa Monica, CA for $6,700 buy-it-now on ebay.