Used 2000 Saab 9-3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews
My Third, And Last, Saab
I'm getting ready to turn my Saab in from my lease. The whole experience has been nothing but disappointing. My biggest complaint: TIRES! I've replaced 6 - yes 6! - tires (at $250, per). All 5 of my rims are bent - which I REFUSE to replace. (FYI: A class-action lawsuit was filed regarding the tires. Now, there is a disclaimer on the new brochures). I LOVED my car. I fought for this car with my husband...LOL. This is my third Saab and I would have been loyal for life. I wanted the convertible next, but after 3 years and just 24000 miles (I never drive during the week), I'm ready to throw the keys back at the dealership and never look back.
00' Saab 9-3 SE HOT
Great car, excellent power for the buck.. best bet is to buy one off lease but to still have a little warranty just incase.. only bad thing being the torque steer since its FWD and has so much power.. but i'd much rather have torque steer and power than no torque steer and no power.. great ride comfort excellent gas mileage!
- Base ConvertibleMSRP: $7,9801,996 mi away
Great car, rims and tires suck!
Solid car BUT: The window buttons are in the worst, most uncomfortable place to get to. But thats minor compared to the tire and rim problem. I am on my second new rim, and six new tires. THIS IS NOT A CAR FOR NYC! I write this now, because at first i thought it was just my fiance or my driving. then I thought it was bad luck, then i thought it was the tire company, until finally a letter arrives today that there is a class action lawsuit for all those saab owners who have rims like a tin can and are going through tires like underwear! So, if you are going to buy this car new, do whatever you have to to put after market steel 15 inch rims with new tires and then you'll have a solid car.
Check Engine Light etc...
This car has been nothing but problems! Constant check engine light going on and no answers...needed a new alternator at 30k miles and the interior parts are cheaply made (and are constantly breaking). Very disappointing! I'm going back to my Pathfinder!
Sky's Experience
Great Car in every way.