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2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible
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$47,900
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2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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Base Turbo Manual
$39,490
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Overview
Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
9 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.4 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm
220 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque
200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,891 lbs
3,710 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
21 MPG
25 MPG
City
18 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
33 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.7 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
16 gallons
Cruising Range City
289.8 miles
320 miles
Cruising Range Highway
434.7 miles
528 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
181.9 in
182.9 in
Height
54.5 in
56.6 in
Max Width
71.5 in
70.1 in
Front Width
59.1 in
60 in
Rear Width
59.6 in
59.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
105.3 in
Ground Clearance
5.4 in
N/A
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
4 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
41.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
32 in
31.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.5 in
37 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
49.3 in
44.7 in
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
9 ft³
12.4 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.1 ft
N/A
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17" x 8.0"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 8.0"
17" x 7.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
5-Link
Independent
Tires
Front Tire
225/45R17
N/A
Rear Tire
225/45R17
N/A
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Alpine White
Crimson Red
Jet Black
N/A
Optional Exterior Colors
Black Sapphire Metallic
Deep Sea Blue Metallic
Le Mans Blue Metallic, (REQ: ZMP M Sport Pkg)
Liquid Blue Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Orion Silver Metallic
Space Gray Metallic
Titanium Silver Metallic
Vermilion Red Metallic
N/A
Standard Interior Materials
Black, Leatherette seat trim
Cream Beige, Leatherette seat trim
Black, Leather-appointed seat trim
Parchment, Leather-appointed seat trim
Optional Interior Materials
Black, Dakota leather seat trim
Coral Red/Black, Dakota leather seat trim
Cream Beige, Dakota leather seat trim
Gray, Dakota leather seat trim
Oyster/Black, Dakota leather seat trim
Saddle Brown, Dakota leather seat trim
N/A
Features and Options
Infotainment
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Interior Trim
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Comfort
Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Optional
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Optional
Telematics
Not Available
Optional
Safety
Safety Features
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
US NHTSA crash test result
Rollover Rating
N/A
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Assist Safety Plan
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
N/A
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