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Used 2002 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

She's my Saababy

AT Hiker, 10/21/2005
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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She's so sweet ... she's so fine ... and I'm glad that she is mine! I had a 1995 Saab SE Turbo convertible that I loved so much that when she started to get "long in the tooth" I traded her in on this newer version. Fast! Fun! Luxurious yet has a true sports car feel! Unbelievable gas mileage (30's on the highway) and I constantly get comments from old and young alike, "Nice car"! She is everything a summer car should be.

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5 out of 5 stars

4-door Saab Viggen 2002

Glossyaussie, 04/29/2002
2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Bought this car in January, 2002. Cannot stop driving it. Great over long distances (100 mph feels like 55), great over windy mountain roads, great in stop and go L.A. traffic, and good in the snow. Have yet to go to the Viggen Flight Academy--can't wait to know how to make the car really perform. Saab service has been wonderful. Best feature: Have only seen one other Viggen in Orange County, CA.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2002 Saab SE Convertible

mudbug, 02/10/2004
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Very comfortable. I traded in a '99 Mustang GT convert. The Saab feels more responsive and is way more comfortable and refined. Torque steer is my only complaint.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Fun - shoddy build for the price

YazMan, 04/20/2006
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I love the engine - that's about it. Bad tires, soft suspension. Horrible fit and finish. I have had to go to the dealership 20+ in the first 2 years - all covered but who needs the hassle in a 30-40K car. If you are buying you must get extended warranty or get rid of it before the warranty expires.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Expected more...

e.j., 04/08/2004
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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i was sorely surprised at the poor quality of my '02 Saab 93, which i leased new. i expected much more of a $30,000 "luxury car". I've had this car back to the dealer an average of once every couple months for constant nagging quality problems. Door handle snapped off, sunroof frame cracked when opening, spoiler popped off, etc. etc, etc. Not to mention the annoying rattles, creaks, & vibrations. My daughters '99 Cavalier rides more quietly. Really disappointed... I'll never own another one.

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