Used 2002 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews
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Been great
dkp, 11/27/2006
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Today I hit 120,000 on my Saab. My repairs have totaled less than $1000; brakes, temp gauge sensor, mass airflow sensor. Love: acceleration, fuel economy, handling in snow/ice, cargo room. Dislike: rear passenger room, cupholders, pedal placement (too close together for my clodhoppers). Also dislike having to move the front seats up to fold the rear seats flat.
This car rocks!
johnG, 03/08/2002
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Overall, a fine car. Some strange internal operation decisions lower the overall score.
Steel Gray Hunchback
robg3176, 11/05/2009
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife called it a hunchback, so it is my Steel Gray Hunchback. Was looking around for another car actually, and test drove it, didn't feel right, and the one I wanted was sold. But I saw this one, and it had tint and a built in alarm. I was looking for utility, such as a hatchback to lug things around. 4 doors too. I also required better gas mileage since gas prices were sky rocketing. Also, power with torque to go up hills and turns. Alas, I test drove this 2002 Saab 9-3 SE: has leather seats, and more power than normal. It is a 4cylinder turbo auto, more economical than a 6cyl, with just as much power because of the turbo. Driving it ever since and my wife and I love it.
Love It !
JasonK, 11/10/2002
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Prior to buying, I had researched the "sport-luxury" class thoroughly. What won me over was Saab's personality and the test drive. The car is very responsive, handles extremely well; the turbo lag can be mitigated by proper modulation of gas and clutch. The torque steer isn't that bad, but this is a car that requires driver attention. The workmanship is great, and the control surfaces are well designed and placed - a few inches away from the shifter or steering wheel. Seats are comfortable and supportive. Drove the car to Colorado this summer. The car was incredibly agile and fast on the winding, steep mountain roads, and well mannered on the interstates.
Never Again Will I Buy a Saab!
vonkruize, 09/14/2008
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My car has only 54,000 miles and the engine is shot. It fell victim to the "Saab oil sludge problem" that so many other 9-3's and 9-5's from this era have succumbed to (Google "Saab oil sludge" and read all about it). Long story short, Saab admitted the oil sludge accumulation is due to an engine defect, NOT consumer negligence, and they "extended coverage" on '99-'03 9-3's and 9-5's. What they don't tell you is that you're not eligible for coverage unless you can produce oil change receipts for the entire life of the car. So for those, like myself, who bought their car used, you're essentially fresh out of luck. It's either pony up $6000 for a new engine or scrap it for parts.
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