From the Passenger's Perspective: 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Convertible

Today I rode in my first Saab.  Not exactly a riveting milestone, but I was pleasantly surprised.  I was under the impression that the sensible now-defunct Swedish manufacturer made rather good, but boring, cars for very sensible people. Now all of this is true, except for the boring part.  Today is a very nice day, so I chose to ride in some convertibles.  This is just the second cabrio car I've ever been in, and I absolutely adore it.  Before I get to that though, some statistics.  The Saab is powered by a nice, quiet 2.0L inline-4 with a turbo, producing a modest, but adequate 175 horsepower and 195 ft-lb of torque.  It sends this power to the front wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission.  This is the smoothest automatic transmission I've seen.  You barely even notice it's there.  This may be an eight year old car, but the fuel economy figures are up to modern standards, at 22 city and 32 highway.
As I climbed into the Saab, I could tell this was a Swedish car.  All of the controls were arranged on the laser straight dashboard, in very sensible positions, and it was very well-equipped.  In my short stint inside the Saab, I spotted traction control and very cool flip-out cupholder, among many other buttons.
All of these things were overshadowed by two things.  One of which is the incredible comfort.  I liken the experience of going over railroad tracks in the Saab as like driving over railroad track made of silk and pillows.  And small rabbits. (Thats a joke, I don't suggest running over small furry organisms)  This is the most comfortable car I've ever been in, this including a Volvo S60 of the same year.  The other important aspect of the Saab is the electric-folding roof.  This opens up a whole new endless vista of blue sky.  In some convertibles, the wind and noise get to be unbearable, but in the Saab it is a welcome experience.  Its the perfect Sunday cruiser.

I love the Saab, its comfortable, easy to drive, sensible, and lets not forget access to all the world's skies.  As a passenger all you think about is the wind in your hair and the full cabriolet experience.
Oh.  Throughout this whole article I've said Swedish cars are very sensible.  I seem to have forgotten about Koenigsegg.....

This car is currently for sale at Geneva Foreign and Sports in Geneva, New York at $11,392.