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Used 1999 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Saab 9-3 Great Car

Drew, 06/03/2005
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought this car to use to commute 100 miles a day to keep miles off my Audi. Have had two Saabs in the past and this one never fails to amaze me!!! I have over 147k on the odometer and it still starts, idles and runs like a workhorse. Original Turbo still pulls like new!!! Very durable interior/exterior, amazed at how well this car has worn. Only expensive maintenance to date has been clutch replacement at $800 US.

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5 out of 5 stars

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Lori2, 06/27/2002
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great car, reliable, and fun!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

love my SAAB

Brian S, 06/01/2003
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my vehicle used at 30,000 miles, it is now at 65000, and all I have to say is that it is a total joy to drive. It handles like a dream (though my friends get queezy because of the high seating position) and the reliability is great. I have had a ew small problems, but the dealer here in Orlando is totally awesome. I would recommend this car to my friends, and have. The 4cyl Turbo never feels like it is straining to pull the weight of the car, and I've actually had a friend ask if it was faster than my prvious car (a supercharged 5.0 mustang convertible).

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Run, don't walk, away from this car.

Cambridge, 08/12/2007
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Extremely expensive to repair! When buying, I would strongly suggest you have all the records for repairs and maintenance. Prior to buying, I had a reputable mechanic review the car and it appeared to "look" good but he was honest - "without records he was guessing." A car that has documentation on repairs and maintenance is extremely key. Bought this car used from a dealer without documentation and have spent nearly $1500 (in a calendar year) on items that should have been repaired or replaced as apart of routine maintenance. People swear by this car but thus far this has been a giant albatross. Would never buy another. The plus - I found a good mechanic.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The best all-around convertible.

spaced, 08/29/2002
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased my Certified Pre- Owned Saab convertible after much research into pre-owned luxury convertible options. The Saab 9-3 S has the right mix of performance, safety, style, fun factor, and value. Body rattles over rough pavement are minimized, especially considering this car is a convertible. Seats 4 adults very comfortably. Even I (6'3") can fit in the back seat! Midnight blue is --beautiful--!!!

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