Used 2011 Saab 9-5 Aero Sedan Review
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A Great Car for a Decent Price
curt51, Gypsum, CO, 05/05/2011
2011 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
First, I must admit that I'm a Saabophile who is now on his eighth Saab.
I've owned a Saab since 1988.
By far this is the best Saab since my 1984 900 Turbo.
The car is very quiet and comfortable.
Plus, the amenities abound and make this a good bargain for the price.
I love the exterior looks of the vehicle and I've gotten a number of compliments from complete strangers.
Great Car from an New Company
gbytes, Westerly, RI, 12/14/2010
2011 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
I received my 2011 9-5 Laser Red Aero today. It is visually different from anything on the road and IMHO signals the beginning of a new era for Saab.
I have been fortunate to own several high end Audi, BMW, and Mercedes automobiles. When shopping for a car this time I wanted something different from those (excellent) German vehicles.
The 2011 9-5 is beautifully made and a very tasteful … exercise in restraint. Having recently traded in my A8L it is nice to have a break from chrome and wood. The 9-5 feels very secure on the road and the 2.8L provides more than adequate performance.
The pot holed B roads in New England do not break the cars composure even with the optional 19" wheels.
4 years of worry free driving
Dave, Atlanta, GA, 05/19/2016
2011 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
Bought my 2011 9-5 Aero over 4 years ago and have enjoyed it very much. This is not my daily driver, that is a 2010 Saab 9-3 sport-combi manual (yes manual) wagon. Both of these have been flawless. I bought the 9-5 Aero new for $33,000 with an extended warranty that was never used. The only expense was a $65 sensor, which was readily available from GM.
I use this car primarily for … road trips and do enjoy driving it. I like the aggressive stance, and enjoy the comfort of the car.
I figure if I sold it now for even 15k it would still have cost me less than many other cars in terms of depreciation.
Not for everyone, but I like that I don't have to turn a knob or click an icon to change a radio station. My wife's Audi is a pain to operate. The Saab is simple to operate, maybe primitive in today's world, but perfectly fine for me.
3 year birthday
Dave, Chicago, IL, 10/26/2015
2011 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
3 years and 30000 flawless miles in my 9-5 Aero. No issues at all. Big fast and solid. Hate they went out of business, happy I bought this one. Of course for 40% off list price.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Saab 9-5 Aero Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Compelling performance and handling
- Pro:unique design inside and out
- Pro:huge trunk
- Pro:comfortable seats
- Pro:decent value for the class.
- Con:Lacks the fit and finish of German luxury sedans
- Con:rear headroom can be tight
- Con:shares some interior bits with non-luxury GM cars.
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