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Used 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

all around awesome

lerxst, 07/27/2004
2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Bought w/200 miles on it. Fun to drive, amazing acceleration, 30 mpg on highway, to me it looks sharp and has very nice classy lines, one of the most unique cars, costs less than cars that people think are 'better/faster'. The only sub-par facet of this car was the suspension. i paid 300$ or so for braces etc. and installed myself, so now the suspension is great, and for cheap money!!! oh yeah, it carries a lot of stuff and people, and i have only seen 5-6 other viggens and i am on the road a lot. it has been problem -free and i am always excited to driver her.

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5 out of 5 stars

VIGGEN!

Champ, 01/19/2005
2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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The Viggen has been a great car. Great performance all while obtaining great gas mileage. Front seats are a dream to sit in. In all climate areas, make sure to put the Continental Extremes on this car. This tire is great in snow, water and still is 'Z' rated for performance. This car is highly recommended. This car was built in the same plant as the Porsche Boxter.

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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Viggen

From BMW to SAAB, 09/30/2002
2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2dr Convertible (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This is my forst SAAB after driving several BMW's (All 3 series). The viggen shows a far better built an finish than the BMW. Viggen however, is not as tamed as the BMW. It requires driver attention. This car can deliver a lots of performance - but make sure that your driving is also up to the task. +

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5 out of 5 stars

Viggen underappreciated for price

Miles Parker, 04/09/2002
2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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At list, the Viggen isn't a very good deal, but at the price we paid, its awesome. We bought our Viggen for a bit more than the price of a loaded Maxima or Passat, or a pretty base A4. For that we got a car with huge interior, gorgeous styling, awesome acceleration, rewarding and engaging handling, really well thought out details, and that lovely Saab leather smell. For 10k less than an S4 Avant less we got similar performance, much more room, and a unique car. Yes, it is an older design, and there are some quirks, but you can take advantage of that and make a screaming deal. Remember when you're comparing cars to compare at the price you'll actually end up paying.

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