Used 2006 Saab 9-2X Consumer Reviews
A good but not great little car.
I have had some problems with the tires and wheels on this car. After only about 10000 miles all of the Bridgestone tires bubbled and half my rims were bent. I had to buy new tires and aftermarket wheels. The car handles great but turbo lag and cheap seats are a downfall.
Electrical Problems - beware
I had heard Saab was reliable and the new models did have pazazz and class. Wrong. Uncomfortable seats, and from the first I had problems with electrical. After setting for 3-4 days, the battery was completely dead. Then it would be fine for a month or so; then repeat the problem. The dealer was clueless. They replaced the battery and the alternator, which I told them was not the problem. I had a Jeep once with same problem. It was a wiring problem that drained the system. But, they knew best. Finally they offered me an insulting trade down to a used VW with outrageous payments. I took it to Carmax and got a Honda. Carmax is where I now buy all of my cars (Hondas). Great place.
- 2.5i WagonMSRP: $9,9901,659 mi away
Equilibrium
Of all the car i've try and own it's the car that has give me the best balance between praticality and driving pleasure. Quick the suspension is amazing and in perfect harmony with the steering. The suspension is superb too use and the acceleration are more then adequate. The AWD system with the lsd is the best i've ever tried tied with the wrx sti, just mind blowing. Sound system is good tissus seats were right between confort and sportiness, superb. Trunk and fuel economy is good. Maintenance is expensive tho but a well maintain subaru is reliable. In the end the driving experience ressemble the one of a miata but with hhhuuummmfff of a wrx and the praticality of station wagon. A mind blowing gems forget by everyone. If i could find a clean one for sale where i'm living i'll jump on it.
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A real fun car to drive
This car is so much fun to drive. you must get the 5 speed standard shift to really appreciate the handling and the pickup. The fuel economy is very good. The quality is also very good and it looks great.
One with the auto....
I just bought this car a bit ago, and decided to go with the 2.5 linear simply because of cost and fuel economy. They both get relatively similar mileage, but the aero takes premium. Aside from that the car is a dream. Though the engine does lag a bit when the petals fully down, this thing is quick. The "cock-pit" flawlessly integrates the driver into the vehicle. The most attractive feature is the suspension. The car glides silently and smoothly over any road abnormality. Its a clean, simple, beautiful automobile. Quirky and different it may be, but its solid and practical as well. I look forward to errands... 'nough said.