1998 Saab 9000 Consumer Reviews

Saab 9000 a real classic

Written by: ron on 09/03/2006

Vehicle

1998 Saab 9000 4 Dr CSE Turbo Hatchback

Review

Excellent mix of size, utility, styling, luxury, and performance in a startlingly eco-friendly road warrior.

Favorite Features

Incredible engine, enormous capacity with hatchback, seat comfort, sound system, durability.

Suggested Improvements

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Great concept !

Written by: Melvin Wals on 12/22/2003

Vehicle

1998 Saab 9000 4 Dr CSE Turbo Hatchback

Review

I bought the car new in 1997. It always has been very satisfactory. Unfortunately Saab stopped producing this great concept in the year I bought it. I can´t imagine trading it in for a nowadays car. The Audi A8 Avant showcar was quite nice, but I heard they won´t take it in production. Maybe the VW Touareg would be a convincing alternative. Nevertheless: A reassuring thought that this car will probably run for many many years.

Favorite Features

5th door offers estate versatility for the price of a sedan, powerfull engine, Aero trim looks great, here (in Europe) this premiumcar has a far more positive image compared some to of its competitors, when in Germany it only takes 1 litre every 12 kilometers at 150km/h!, comfort, safe

Suggested Improvements

It´s production stopped in 1997. Nowadays Saab´s doesn´t offer a fifth door unless you are prepered to pay more for an also less athletic looking estate.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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The last 9000 - fun and practical

Written by: robh19 on 04/07/2003

Vehicle

1998 Saab 9000 4 Dr CSE Turbo Hatchback

Review

We bought the 98 9000 off lease as we needed a bigger car. Heard alot about 9000s and got a good deal. The car, minus some expensive trips to the mechanic for routine maintenance (Typical, I found, for this car) has been great. Fast, handles well, hauls everything in the world - incredibly versatile, something most euro-sedans are NOT these days (you get it THEIR way only). Plus, it comes optioned- out only, so there's no picking and choosing (like the BMW and Audi), which helps hold the cost down on initial purchase.

Favorite Features

- Size: Huge interior, esp with hatchback and seats down. - Performance: 225hp, this car cooks - Mileage: this car gets 25-27 mpg on the highway.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality build, fewer parts going bad so quickly.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Transmission woes

Written by: Padre on 12/27/2002

Vehicle

1998 Saab 9000 4 Dr CSE Turbo Hatchback

Review

Not a bad car. The hatchback feature is great and I wish more cars had them. This car had a new transmission installed in September 2001 and now needs another one (which is not covered by warranty). All service and parts are very expensive.

Favorite Features

Hatchback

Suggested Improvements

Dealer service departments that don't always find something expensive that needs to be done.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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My Saab

Written by: Corey on 03/20/2002

Vehicle

1998 Saab 9000 4 Dr CSE Turbo Hatchback

Review

I love this car.It truly combines power,luxury and refinement.Safety is also very high on this praise list because my car was totalled and I was able to walk away.What A Car!

Favorite Features

Dual power seats,Spacious cabin and an enormous hatchback

Suggested Improvements

Heated rear seats

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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