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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nice ride!

cuncannanm, 06/17/2003
1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

As I am new to Saab ownership, I couldn't be happier. My little silver baby has plenty of GO - I do a lot of highway driving and can get from 70 mph to over 100 in a blink. The solid constuction feel is impressive. At cruising speed the car wraps itself around the driver, making long trips a joy.

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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Save big. Enjoy a lot

slow, 09/02/2002
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was looking at BMW and my friends told me about the Saab Convertible. Great. Same european ride for a lot less and this is unique.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Unique, Handsome...but competitive?

damonTodd, 07/02/2003
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Came from a 1991 Saab 900 that I loved. 9-3 hatch is no where as versatile compared to classic 900 or other hatchbacks in market. There is a large ridge that creates a bottleneck in the loading area. I cannot fit half of the things in my 9-3 I fit in my 900. Mid range power is amazing. Great highway car -- mediocre city/town car. Turbo lag is ridiculous. I'm experienced with manual trannies and I still have trouble getting quick launches. Throw the car into a curve and it feels overpowered for the suspension. If you don't pay dealer prices it can be a good,quirky buy. But give saab and others a good test drive.

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