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mbm135, 02/20/2006
2003 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Wonderful car, turns heads, powerful, and best of all hardly anyone owns one. I rarely see another Saab Vert. I bought mine used with only 16K miles on it and it is like new. If you want a head turning, fast, unique sports car, this vert is the one for you. Loaded with luxury features and designed for sheer fun.
I've owned four Saabs...
rsg4, 11/29/2009
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used 2003 9-3 Saab a few years ago. This was my fourth Saab. It was still under warranty. This model is a far cry from the old Saab. I too, have had issues with lights, engine light on, heat/cooler blower...just to name a few. Even the 6 CD gave me issues. I had the CD into the local dealer several times -- of course, never acted up while at the dealer. Finally (200 miles out of warranty) it acted up -- and they were refusing to honor the warranty!! Gave me a price of $2000 to fix. I was on the phone quite a bit with Saab, when they finally agreed to fix it. Funny thing, the dealer only fixed $1100 of the $2000 -- said the other didn't need fixing!
Have confidence, get certified
RLS123, 03/07/2006
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I wanted the confidence of an extended warranty and something different than the run-of-the-mill sedan. I didn't know much about Saab, so my expectations weren't too high. If you only look at Consumer Reports, you would never buy this car. However, it's an attractive automobile with many standard features which would be options on another vehicle. I was concerned about it being a 4 cyl, but the Turbo gives it plenty of guts. Additionally, I have owned this car for over a year now without any cosmetic or mechanical issues. It's fun to drive with very little road noise.
Great VALUE
drfabulous, 02/22/2013
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Still love this car, even after 130k miles. Looks and drives like it did back in 2005, easy on gas (average high 20's), and has NEVER had a major issue. Like others have said, it's a car that is unique and requires a little more work to repair, but if you're handy and willing to do research, it's simple. Case in point- fixed my power steering leak for $10 in under an hour with nothing but common hand tools when a shop wanted $600, and I'm by no means a mechanic. Bottom line- its fun to drive, good gas mileage, nice enough to drive to meet with clients, and people always look at it going "I've never been in a SAAB".
euro quality
ernst, 08/08/2002
2003 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I look forward to drive my Saab and use any excuse I can find to drive it instead of my wife getting behind the wheeel.We both enjoy its handling and performance and can feel the european build quality all around us.
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