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Used 2003 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Fast

xian, 02/04/2003
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is great. I leased this car with the all the options they were offering, sans the 17 inch wheels (I have the 16's). This is really sharp. The manual didn't quite match up with the CD changer, and the OnStar was not ready when I picked up my 9-3 (the dealer told me the software was not ready). So far, for my first Saab, it's been great.

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5 out of 5 stars

Marvellous Saab

Murf, 02/05/2003
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Saab has delivered a serious competitor to BMW's and Audi's at an EXTREMELY competitive price - the 93 sports sedan is fast, safe, and packed with standard features that would cost $000's in similar European cars. Handling, agility and stylish looks are major pull factors. I test drove every car in its class and then some and for the money, there is no question that this is the leader of the pack.

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5 out of 5 stars

The fresh new kid on the block...

fedomg, 02/09/2003
2003 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Many years have passed. Now, value for the buck has a new dimension with this entry luxury car, the best in this category I´ve driven. ¿5 extra grand for a similar equiped 330I? NO WAY. One thing is clear, once again BMW will have to rise the bar, if they want to keep market share. Bravo for Saab !

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2.38 out of 5 stars

100% Mistake

Displeased, 05/11/2009
2003 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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This car seems to have spent as much time being fixed as being driven. It is now in the shop for oil leaking from a vacuum pump and a broken bolt that was supposed to hold the sway bar in place. Just replaced the blower motor for the heater two days earlier. In the time we've owned it, we must have gone to the dealership at least 20 times. All I can say is if you ever buy a Saab voluntarily, you have just made the worst mistake in your car buying life.

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5 out of 5 stars

Welcome to the premium-class SAAB!

William C. Eastwood, 08/24/2002
2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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A good friend of mine works at SAABs NY office and got to test the new 9-3, as a good friend of his I got to drive it to. What can I say, a wonderful car. I'm considering getting rid of my BMW 330Ci and getting a new 9-3 Aero when it hits the market, I suggest you do the same!

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