And the 2004 Winner of The People's Choice Car of the Year Awards goes to the Saab 9-3 Convertible!

Saab 9-3 Convertible

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Saab 9-3 Convertible General Specifications
Weight: 3,175 lb..
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Transmission: 5-Speed manual gearbox, 6-Speed manual gearbox
Engine: 4 cylinders, 2.0 Liters (Arc Model) / optional 4 cylinders 2.0 Liters 6M (Aero Model)
Horsepower: 210 hp / Zero to 60: 8.0-9.5 Seconds
Fuel Capacity: 16.4 gallons / Fuel Economy: 21 city, 30 hwy. (Manual Transmission) / 19 city, 28 hwy. (Automatic Transmission)
Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price with Destination charge: $40,670.00 - $ 43,175.00

Founder, David Breslow's Vehicle Review: “Distinctively styled with a forward, yet relaxed attitude in a surprisingly roomy convertible... perfect for weekend getaway adventurers who always overpack.”

Manufacturer’s Campaign Speech: "In voting for the all-new 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible as the People's Choice Car of the Year, you'll be giving yourself a week-long opportunity to discover what the editors of such diverse publications as Newsweek ("hottest" automotive gift for 2004), Stuff magazine ("Convertible of the Year") and Forbes.com ("Top Ten Convertible" for 2004) already have - the Saab 9-3 Convertible is the new benchmark for premium four-seat convertibles.
Imagine yourself behind the wheel of this turbocharged beauty, carving up the greatest roads you can find, with plenty of room for three of your friends to share in your good fortune".


Dodge Durango

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Dodge Durango General Specifications
Weight: 4,671 lb..
Drivetrain: 2WD, 4WD
Transmission: Four Speed Automatic (4x2), Five-Speed Automatic (4x4)
Engine: V6, 3.7 Liters (4x2) / V8, 4.7 Liters (4x4 Magnum) / V8, 5.7 Liters HEMI Magnum
Horsepower: 210 hp. (3.7L), 230 hp. (4.7L), / Zero to 60: 8.5 seconds (V8)
Fuel Capacity: 27.0 gallons / Fuel Economy: 14 city, 18 hwy.
Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price with Destination charge: $26,565.00 - $34,900.00

Founder, David Breslow's Vehicle Review: "An all new bigger mid size sport utility with fresh face styling that's a chip off the block of it's big brother Ram pickups featuring a much nicer interior, gentleman handling, tighter turning circle of 37.5 feet and an option box to check for families on the go in a hurry, a 335 horsepower 5.7 liter V8 Hemi engine".

Manufacturer’s Campaign Speech: "Designed from the ground up as a refined sport utility vehicle, the 2004 Dodge Durango offers maximum space, power and comfort. The Dodge Durango sets new standards for ride, handling and comfort, while living up to the "utility" promise of sport utility vehicles.
2004 Dodge durango is a large SUV with the drivability, fuel efficiency and price of a full-size competitor. With best-in-class power, the ability to tow 8,950 lb.. and seating for seven passengers, the broad-shouldered Durango could only come from Dodge."


Ford F-150

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Ford F-150 Super Crew Cab General Specifications
Weight: 5,210 lb.. - 5,305 lb.. (2WD), 5,502 lb.. - 5,606 lb.. (4WD)
Drivetrain: 2WD, 4WD
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
Engine: V8, 4.6 Liters (XLT) / V8, 5.4 Liters (FX4 and Lariat)
Horsepower: 4.6 Liter - 231 hp. / 5.4 Liter - 300 hp. / Zero to 60: 8.0 seconds (est)
Fuel Capacity: 30.0 gallons / Fuel Economy: 15 city, 19 hwy. (2WD) / 14 city, 18 hwy. (4WD)
Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price with Destination charge: $22,805.00

Founder, David Breslow's Vehicle Review: "Starring a new world class truck with a luxurious quality interior you'd swear came from Italy or Germany (complete with real stitching even on the seams of the dashboard), and an independent suspension eliminating bucking bronco truck rides. In so many ways, the F-150 kicks the bar up a notch."

Manufacturer’s Campaign Speech: "With more than 20 best-in-class capabilities and class-exclusive features, the 2004 F-150 changes expectations about what a truck can be. The F-150 boasts revolutionary new interiors and the industry's widest variety of configurations. It leads its class in towing, payload capacity, cargo box volume, low-end torque, frame strength and interior quietness. Never before have so many new levels of toughness, drivability and comfort been crafted into a full-size pickup. America's truck is the 2004 F-150."


The Nominees for the fifth annual The People's Choice Car of the Year Awards® for 2003 were:



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