1995 Saab 9000 Consumer Reviews

1995 Saab Aero

Written by: RoRo on 02/09/2004

Vehicle

1995 Saab 9000 4 Dr Aero Turbo Hatchback

Review

This has been an outstanding car over the last 6 years, requiring little more than normal maintenance, oil changes and tires. Replaced the clutch at 100K and the starter, alternator, and battery at 130K, which demonstrated some weird electrical symtoms. Only 2 tows in 6 years, not bad for being at 140K. The car has taken me through some icy conditions and gave me a feeling of control and safety. Gets great gas mileage 28-32 mpg.

Favorite Features

The comfortable seats and superior acceleration. This is a fun car to drive, I still giggle when I need to really accelerate. The spacious hatchback is also great for hauling stuff and I don't need a station wagon. Love the heated seat and the Harmon Kardon sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Need to improve quirky temperature sensors that turn AC on in the middle of winter when idling in traffic.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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'95 Saab Aero

Written by: KTM on 05/08/2003

Vehicle

1995 Saab 9000 4 Dr Aero Turbo Hatchback

Review

This is an excellent family car with lots of room, great MPG, and very fast for the $$. I get 29 - 32 mpg on the freeway under normal driving. Being the Aero sport package, the suspension is quite stiff, but the pay-off is excellent handling. The sound system is Harmon-Kardon and sounds great, too. Passing with 255 lb-ft. of torque is a joy. It has been the best car I've ever owned and I've had quite a few!

Favorite Features

The engine - that smooth powerful 2.3L Turbo!

Suggested Improvements

2.5L Turbo...

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Fine Drive, but troublesome

Written by: Rich vh on 03/26/2003

Vehicle

1995 Saab 9000 4 Dr CS Turbo Hatchback

Review

I have a lot of fun driving this car, although I would rather have a manual. The automatic 3spd with overdrive is very definite about what speeds it wants to shift in, and it does not downshift easily. It has not been very reliable. In less than two years, I have had to replace anti-vibration chains and gears, water pump, and radiator. The vibration problems firstwent undiagnosed, and I have had four road failures, with accompanying tow charges, half-fixes, etc. It was cheap to start, $6,000, but $4,000 later it doesn't seem such a good deal.

Favorite Features

Firm road feel. Nice seats. Good body paint

Suggested Improvements

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4 years with my 95 Aero

Written by: timmyl on 03/05/2003

Vehicle

1995 Saab 9000 4 Dr Aero Turbo Hatchback

Review

We purchased this car with 29K miles on it. We bought it for the fuel economy coupled with major power. This car moves out faster than most cars built today and still gets 27-28 mpg at 80mph. We had only a few small issues while it was still under warranty (starter, abs module, di cassette) but Saab took care of everything. Since the warranty expired, there have been no problems and the car now has 88K miles on it. To enhance the performance, I added SASAB sway bars, Abbot Racing suspension bushings and a K&N air filter. The sways make a huge difference in corning but admittedly, make the ride much firmer.

Favorite Features

Power and handling, reliability, style of the aero wrap around seats

Suggested Improvements

Improve blower fan, it's pretty loud compared to my previous Volvos. Tighten up steering ratio as things feel a bit dead in hard cornering.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great

Written by: RPbrit on 05/08/2002

Vehicle

1995 Saab 9000 4 Dr Aero Turbo Hatchback

Review

Wonderful to drive. All the power you can want with no turbo lag. Interior like a First class airline seat.

Favorite Features

Style,power,comfort

Suggested Improvements

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a leap into the swedish view of driving

Written by: 87main on 02/05/2002

Vehicle

1995 Saab 9000 4 Dr CSE Turbo Hatchback

Review

It is a firrst luxury vehicle, everything is great, except for a very noisy airconditioner, otherwise, very good buy. (And it is in Black...OOOh!)

Favorite Features

interior trim and comfort

Suggested Improvements

better airconditioner system

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