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What a shame
rb85, 01/08/2012
2001 Saab 9-3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car worked perfectly for me and I loved everything about it. It had good power, fuel economy, lots of cargo space, I like the way it looked and drove. I bought it used with about 57000 miles and in the four years I owned it I had to replace the turbo, throttle body, and timing chain to the tune of about $3k total. Then one month before I would have paid it off cylinder no.2 overheated, causing the piston rings to go. The engine was destroyed. The SAAB shop I was dealing with said a used motor installed would have cost almost $4k. I liked everything about the car except the reliability wasn't there and its very expensive to fix. SAABs were good in the early 90's, not anymore.
Amazing car!
SAABLOVER456, 05/08/2008
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to replace a Pontiac Sunfire, needless to say it blew my mind away! The car had so much get up and go I couldn't believe it! My cousin and I took it through a canyon and we got the speed up to 115 miles per hour. Not very smart, but I couldn't believe how it handled the turns it was absolutely amazing. Now the bad part the electrical is terrible in this car, I always had a problem with it. I couldn't get it fixed the mechanic couldn't find out why my emergency lights wouldn't stop flashing so I sold the car. Even though I had trouble with the car, I am wishing I never had gotten rid of it. The car was a blast to drive.
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Saabs are great
dogwood, 05/31/2006
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had a great experience with this car. I love the way it drives. (I like the manual transmission turbo) The seats are super comfortable (great seat heaters!) and there is tons of interior room for the size of the car. I average 27 MPG. It is easy to park, easy to drive, and has not been anymore expensive to maintain then our toyota. I highly reccommend the Saab 9-3
Fun, But look out!
DooleyW, 08/27/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Viggen is a joy to drive, just know that gear selection is very important as turbo lag can put the unwary in precarious positions in a hurry. Watch out for the expensive wheels, they are easily bent. The wheels are not cheap to replace. In 20,000 miles of city driving I've had to replace 4 wheels. If you buy a Viggen, for God's sake, get plastic impact covers for the fog lights and the headlights, it costs more to replace one headlight than the entire windshield. Performance-wise the car is a joy but requires much of the driver. The Viggen doesn't suffer so much from torque-steer as it does an exceedingly light touch when hard on the gas.
Viggen with Vigor
Jas H, 01/08/2006
2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This Saab Viggen is the best of their cars. She flies and handles like the jet she's named after. The car has been clocked at 152 with a bit more reserve and never felt strained or loose. On the highway (if I stay out of the boost range except for some spirited passing) I average 31.5 mpg. I can do the PA to FL run in 18 hours to Melbourne and be as fresh as when starting. She's one silent strong sexy steed! With the hatchback I can carry a large load and yet retain the sleek looks or run light and nimble all day, either way a winner. The Viggen is a unique auto, the fun of a Porsche Cayman, the practicality of a wagon, the economy of a VW, a sweet ride!!!