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Love the car
dstan02, 06/20/2012
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I am the original owner. The car now has 132000 miles on it. Two years ago, in the winter, I drove it ALONE 4545 miles from Charlotte NC to Anchorage Alaska and that includes driving the Alcan Highway and then repeating the journey back home 6 months later. I now have driven it 2768 miles across country to Portland. This car never even "burped". I love this car. If I had any complaint, it would be the SID's pixels going out.
A great, unique, fun car.
SweedFan, 03/13/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
I have been a Volvo driver since I stared driving and buying cars. This is, in fact, the first non-Volvo I have owned though I have driven dozens of other cars. I can say without hesitation that this is one of the better cars I've driven. The quality and safety are similar or superior to the pre-Ford Volvos. A great if relatively unknown car. I like this car more than I even expected when I bought it. Unique styling adds to the fun in my book.
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fun fun fun
gekisai, 05/05/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a ragtop that is affordable, good looking, can accomodate 4 passengers and luggage,and is a heck of a lot of fun to drive (comes real close the bmw 325 and beats the pants off the volvo in the fun& performance category0 this is for you. Great value also!
2nd Saab Convertible
geek, 11/04/2009
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Own 1 bought this for my daughter. Comfortable, safe, style and expect the same high reliability I have experienced in the 5 years I have owned mine. Disregard the comments about GM build quality, all built in the same factory forever. Not a Sedan so don't expect the same trunk space or the feel. Understand a convertible before you buy one and if you buy a used car understand that repairs will be necessary. I really like the car which is clear since I now own 2. BTW my other car is a new MB, so my standards are high.
Great Value, Good Mechanic is Key
Louisville Vicar, 02/16/2016
2001 Saab 9-3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
We've had our 2001 Saab 9-3 for 10 years now, and recently thought about saying good-bye. It's worth about $1500 to a private party, but it's way more more car than that! The truth, as I see it is this: If you have a mechanic who knows Saabs, owns the right equipment, and understands how to fix them, you are good-to-go. We are lucky to have Ray and Rich at Auto Works of Knoxville in our area. Ray bought all the right equipment to service Saabs years ago, and customers come from as far as St. Louis, MO to have their Saabs worked on here. Ray and Rich know these cars and keep us up and running. Saabs are Saabs...quirky and sometimes frustrating to own. Ours, we call her "Sadie", will suddenly decided she's going to turn on the check engine light and stay in second gear. The fix is a reset with a code reader. Works great for six months, then she does it again. Then about every two years, she'll just stop running at a stop sign. Suddenly starts idling rough and shuts down. Solution? Rich cleans the throttle body and resets the computer. "The next time, though, the throttle body will need replacement" says he. Ray says we can still keep driving her, he can still get parts, and anticipates he will be able to for years to come. Stellar performance, especially from a car valued at $1500....Oh yeah, we spent $600 last year to fix a tiny, flimsy switch that lets the top go down successfully. You have to be able to cuss in Swedish to get your fingers in the place this thing goes, and the flimsy switch is replaced by another...flimsy switch. But hey, it still works and is fun. "That's cool!" observes our Grandson Sam as he watches the top cycle. It is. We're keeping her.
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9-3 Viggen - Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
dwatech, 10/15/2008
2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my second Saab. My '99 9-5 was comfortable luxury at a great (used) price. The Viggen has all the comfort and luxury and outstanding performance too. The turbo kick at almost any speed is exhilirating. Torque steer is an issue, but there are aftermarket cures for that. Exterior look of the car is very "euro" and hatchback yields excellent cargo capability. Interior is comfortable, lack of cupholders just emphasizes that you should be driving the car when you are in it, not drinking (or talking on the phone). No automatic available anyway, so keep your hands free for driving! Viggen's have a loyal following too, so expect used prices to be pretty stable.
Fun and Safe
none, 03/07/2005
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I test drove this car and the Volvo S60 and the 9-3 won for overall driving experience. I have 88k miles on it and it has never let me down. I was hoping to drive this car for many many more miles but I was just in a major accident so it may be totalled. The good news is that I and my infant son were not harmed at all despite being hit at over 30mph.The frame took the impact as it should and in a lesser car we could have been seriously injured. I won't be looking at another Saab mainly because of design changes and different needs but I loved this car and am very thankful that we had it. The brakes are excellent and itis fun to drive in addition to being one of the safest cars on the road.
My Little black Dress that i just can help but love
osvsct, 03/20/2011
2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Well to start of it is a 2001 Saab Viggen and i adore this car. Yes as with most cars stuff has broken or has gone wrong but nothing that if u know how to use the internet can easy be fixed for a cheaper price. well this is my Second Saab 9-3 and my first Viggen. I love the car for its low stance its after market rims and the most important that tiny coke bottle displacement engine with its shop vac sized turbo. I dont drive it hard cuz it gets noticed more going low and slow witch is what i like (less speeding tickets) but out on the high was its stable, flat and has more than ample power for passing. but like all Turbo engines the best bet is to change your oil every 4000km with synthetic
Could be better
vchirico, 07/08/2014
2001 Saab 9-3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
going strong after 191000 miles, fun to drive and amazing capacity.The turbocharged engine makes things fun and it is amazing in the snow. Now for the down sides it feels like I am playing wack a mole with all the problems maybe its just the fact it is an old car at this point. I would consider it decently reliable but, the parts feel like there unnecessary expensive compared to cars of the same size. Good car could be better though. if given the decision I would pass considering the company is out of business and there isn't much of a scrap Saab base to scavenge parts.
can't do better for the money
DonCNY, 02/07/2006
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought used for $20k with 50k miles on it - it still feels as solid as a new car. Even the weatherstripping is still in great shape. Being a chop-top convertible, it was a bit shaky on bumpy roads and you could feel some body flex when cornering. I've added a subframe brace and swapped in a bigger rear anti-roll bar, and it now feels very solid. I can't believe how well this thing handles now as a FWD car, especially with the OE Goodyear all-seasons on it. Whenever I think I might be pushing it a little too hard it just hangs right on without so much as a howl. Why spend $5-6k more on the equivalent BMW when you can do just as well with under $400 worth of easy-to-install modifications?
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!!!
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.
The Best Sleeper Cars
Ray, 02/15/2017
2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I own and have owned my 2001 SAAB Viggen for 16 years and done lots of upgrades to engine, suspension and wheels. That make it a car that I have surprised a lot of high priced sports cars even ones with V8s. Still love my car even with the time showing on the seats. No accidents or dings just a lot of TLC that helped it get to 178000 miles. Hope to see 200000.
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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.
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.
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
Buyer Beware
lotek, 08/21/2012
2001 Saab 9-3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
22 of 34 people found this review helpful
If you're thinking about buying a 9-3 Hatchback: don't think twice, just walk away. If you work on your vehicles yourself you'll end up tearing your hair out because everything in the engine compartment is so poorly planned, parts are hard to find and expensive. Good luck finding a mechanic that will touch it. I bought this car 2 years ago and have had nothing but problems for the last year and a half (and it's been well taken care of). There are so many people saying they're happy I felt it necessary to share my absolutely terrible experience with this car. I find it no surprise Saab isn't around anymore.
Saab 2001
Phylclar, 02/15/2003
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Outstanding value for the price- all th efeatures of a luxury car with superior performance to boot.
Best car I have owned
Darkcloud, 09/24/2008
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have 96K miles on my 9-3 and have not had any problems. The car has been completely trouble free. The engine has plenty of power along with excellent gas mileage. A shame Saab did away with the hatchback. The newer models look more like every other cookie cutter car. Love this car so much we sold our Volvo and purchased another 2001 9-3
Been a good car...
Jony T Bone, 03/21/2004
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just rolled 30k miles and I still love this car...I've swapped out the stock springs with some B&G and installed the sport exhaust...The springs really toned down both body roll and the way the car reacts during acceleration...You know the push, pull sway...I'm sure it has a name... A few more mods and I'll be screaming when I'm on the gas (from 185 to almost 250hp/300+flbs)...And getting 30+ mpg on the highway...Crazy... I have to agree with a bunch of the
Fun. Practical. Unique.
John D., 04/03/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Base model has power to spare and turbo is a rush. Car merges practicality (safety, mileage, storage capacity) with pure fun. Car offers unique styling and near-luxury for the price of a boring Japenese family sedan.
I never thought I'd like a Saab
Comet335, 07/23/2010
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased a pre-owned Saab 9-3 5 door automatic with 79,000 miles on it as a second car. I LOVE IT! I would rather drive this car than my new Lincoln. Great engine, sporty, nice looks. I have only had to replace a sensor ($300) in the engine. Great car for the money.
Viggen Convertible
Squirelly, 01/23/2004
2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2dr Convertible (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car across the board. Excelelent performance on acceleration, handling, braking, and gas mileage. Great deal for high performance classy car with distinction. Not many Viggen owners with less people familair with them which offers exclusivity.
GM can't build Saab
Glickchick, 11/25/2003
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the second Saab I have leased. The difference between the last car and this one appears to be that GM has taken over production. It is appointed only slightly better than a Chevy and is considerably less reliable and performance-oriented than my last Saab. Of specific concern is the suspension; it is too low and the car is prone to flat tires and suspension problems.
watch out!
Diana, 05/19/2010
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought this cute little car 5 years ago. After the first 2 years I had to replace the engine. One year later I had to replace the engine again. VERY costly. Expect to have at least $250 - $500 in mechanic bills quarterly. Other than that, i love how it looks, how it handles, the size, the interior. Just wish it was better built.
Pretty Happy
DCISCouts, 10/06/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 9-3 in October of 2001. We got no snow, so I didn't get to test out the TCS. I love the exhilerating performance!!
don't ever buy one!
saabing, 10/20/2004
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
i have had my '01 9-3 for 6 moth. it has now 97000 miles, I have replaced the air compressor, all belts and hoses, Transmission, muffler, and more. I have spent more than 5 thousand dollars on top of the purchase price of this lemmon. Don't be saabing like me and never buy one used. Oh and the locks and the seats don't work anymore, electrical problems
Saab 9-3 Viggen
maturbo951, 04/04/2007
2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is a rocket. Perfect for those who dont want the norm. This is the ultimate sleeper.
Mixed Feelings - Saab Enthusiast
TrollHattanINsf, 08/01/2009
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
While I am a SAAB enthusiast, I have been less than enthusiastic with this car. When purchased, the vehicle was in good condition and looked over in Denver. However, within months I was repairing. Some cosmetic - totally my prerogative, and others necessary. Here's the necessaries: 1. Fog lamps cracked on the highway - design flaw of glass with no protection. These are $200/ea 2. Water Pump + hosing 3. Serpentine belts 4. Multiple headlamp halogens & multiple brake pad sets (I drive 5600/yr) 5. Engine Mts., Trans. Mounts 6. Front Wheel Bearings (under 70K) 7. Window motors + mechanism 8. Hydraulics for the top 9. SID re-manufactured 10. Mass Airflow meter It feels like a $$ pit.
Fun to drive - easy at the gas pump!
casbon, 04/25/2007
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven my Saab 9-3 for six years. Have about 71,000 miles on odometer. Fun to drive, comfortable and reliable. Amazing gas mileage with the 185 engine (low to mid thirties on the road) and a five-speed stickshift. Plan to keep it for another five years or so! No car is perfect - but this car comes close when one considers the designer's fidelity to the Saab heritage. My first Saab was a three-cylinder. I know what I am talking about!
Saab Story
RIX, 09/19/2003
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In 2 years, the car had to be towed twice. First time was because of a corroded cable and the second time because the ignition cassette kept shorting out the fuses.
Problematic but a kick to drive
Saab Story, 09/29/2005
2001 Saab 9-3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Saab, which I recently purchased with 79,000 km on it. I love the drive of Saabs but had a 900 lemon in the past and figured it was just bad luck. I wanted to buy a 2001 because I love the cavernous trunk area, which has been replaced by sedan models. Shortly after buying the car I noticed thick grey smoke belching out of the exhaust when I started it. I took it to the dealer and was advised that my turbo was on the way out...price of repair $1,600. I also soon noticed that: my stereo lights don't come on at night, driver's side fog light assembly is broken, antenna works when it wants to and my sunroof frame is prematurely rusting and bubbling. Explains why resale is low
Rattle trap
snaab93se1, 04/11/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car rattled more and more as time went on and the dealer could care less about fixing them. Also had front supension problems, the information display LED got moisture behind it and had to be replaced and the check engine light came on during a u-turn. Stay away from this one..its a headache waiting to happen
Not bought yet? Run! Bought? SELL!!!!
SaabNeverAgain!, 02/27/2007
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Okay, positives first: This is by far the most fun car I have ever driven - except to the shop. And I know what I am talking about - I have had to do that a lot and that ain't cheap! Bought it 3 years ago, had been leased for 3 years. Should have gotten the hint with all the things I had done on it while under the warranty still. I have had to pay $600-$1200 repairs on it several times a year for the past 3 years and I finally gave up and dumped this piece of workmanjunk at a pretty big loss! If you haven't bought one, but consider it, seriously reconsider. If you have one and are seeing problems mount, just get rid of it ASAP - too expensive to fix everything, all the time!
My Saab 9-3
Jazz, 01/18/2004
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car, excellant performance, fun to drive. Too small with two growing children.
Safety, Performance, Reliability = SAAB
fredf, 09/15/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have enjoyed every mile of the first 25,000 for this automobile. It handles great, and provides the safety, performance, reliability and comfort to make each ride an enjoyable experience. It is a fast car, get ready to move into the fast lane; even with the minimum sized 2.0 Turbo engine. The ride is firm, but comfortable. The interior is quiet, the controls are very nice, it reminds me of the cockpit of a small airplane. The car has a powerful AC which uses an air filter prior to bringing air into the car.
Great driving, exceptional power
awasti, 12/22/2005
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great for driving. Turbo is very powerful, although kicks in around 35MPH. Car has all the necessary luxuries pre- packages from heated seats to dual power seat adjustment to climate control to on-star gps tracking.
Great Fun
saabhead, 02/06/2004
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have nothing but praise for this car. It is great fun to drive
Saab 9-3 Se Convertible- Fun & Reliable
pmb, 10/20/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have had absolutely no problems with this car. Best car I have owned.
The 9-3 SE is near perfect
bpesh, 02/09/2004
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this new, chose this over the 325 and A4, and never regretted the decision... 205 hp and a functional 5- door. My only complaint is that the interior plastics are GM-cheap and I'm concerned the leather may not hold up as well as it did on as my Audi. I've recently upsized the tires to 215s T/As and wow! the grip. Reliable and fun. And the best dealership experience this side of Lexus.
Great Car - Poor Build Quality
Mark T, 10/18/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car came off the assembly line with a squeek over the right rear door. Glassman Saab has been great, working to fix the problem several times. They tell me there is a missing weld on the over the door handle. They fix it but it always comes back. Other than that, I love the car. But to drive a car with a squeek for 3 years is really irritating. Dispite this I will give the new 9-3 a look.
VROOM with ROOM
goosaab, 01/20/2006
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent car, VERY stylish. Good handling and comes with enough space to actually be useful. Highly recommend it. The cars looks better than most in its class.
Happy 2nd Saab driver
QWK SWD from Md, 03/10/2006
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
"Smooth" is how my 26 yr. old son describes the drive. Excellent metallic paint, even after 5 yrs. Interior stylish yet reserved, high quality but a bit snug for 4 on board. 31mpg on the highway. Distinctive; you don't get lost among the Japanese nameplates on the road. Well built, very reliable. It doesn't break. An '06 9-5 next?
They were right
crabby kaiser, 04/23/2006
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I can't say I wasn't warned. Other Saab owners had suggested that the car would be quirky and that Saab dealers are generally horrible and expensive. They were right !!! The check/engine electronic portion of the car is horrible. The engine is great and the handling is terrific. The biggest knock against this vehicle is trying to get it fixed/serviced. This alone will keep me from buying another Saab period. Fun to drive, great gas milage won't make up for the persistant problems with the direct ignition cassette (now part of a recall) and the terrible service from numerous dealers.
Stalwart
bcollier, 10/27/2009
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 8 largely trouble-free years I felt it's time to give this car its due on Edmunds. Its best features are the fun factor - great responsive motor and handling, classic styling (the newer cars have become too homogeneous), and reliability which is surprising for Saab. There have been a couple costly part replacements, but over time that's to be expected. It's certainly been more reliable than our '05 Toyota Sequoia. After 8 yrs my eyes have begun to wander to possible replacements (e.g., M3), but the Saab keeps running strong, and if I "traded up" I suspect I'd miss the Saab more than I'd like the newer car.
Saab's Are Awesome
yertle, 03/10/2004
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Saabs are very good cars and are very fast. They are also very comfortable too.
i LOVE THIS CAR
TOYOTAMAN28, 04/02/2004
2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2dr Convertible (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
BUY ONE, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
Love this car!
Jamie Jennings, 02/17/2008
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So much fun to drive. Reliable, no significant issues, even with car over 100k miles!
Dependable and fun
tstenger, 06/10/2004
2001 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been very happy with my 9-3, especially for mountain driving in Colorado. The turbo provides plenty of power on steep hills and the acceleration is very smooth. The suspension is good, but could be a bit stiffer for my tastes. The car is fantastic in the snow (especially with snow tires on it). The interior has held up well and is showing negligable wear.
Lots of Miles; Lots of Fun!
zztopgun, 04/05/2002
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This Saab 9-3 is a solidly built quality vehicle. The handling is responsive and the styling exceeded my expectations.