Used 2003 Saab 9-3 Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
No disappointment here!
Red Saab 9-3, 12/26/2004
2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Great balance of above average performance,comfort,design,and fuel economy. 28-30 combined mpg with mainly hwy driving. Other than turbo lag with hard acceleration from a stop or out of a turn, nothing about my 9-3 disappoints. Substantial power,and with power heated seats,rain-sensing wipers,parking assist,dual ACC,OnStar,and wheel-mounted audio controls,the 9-3 pampers. With new Michelin Pilots, I experience a stable, quiet and responsive ride at all speeds. Brakes are exceptional, although a little touchy until you adjust to them. As far as design, it turns a few heads and you don't see yourself coming and going. When heading out with family or friends, I always say "I'll drive!".
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High Maint., 02/09/2005
2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Saab 9-3 Vector brand new 17 months ago. It is a fully loaded, 6 speed (210 hp), which currently has approximately 22K miles on it. Performance wise the car has met/exceeded all expectation, but I continue to have numerous problems with several different features on the car(I have been to the dealership approx. 15-20x). The tires (Pirelli Rosso Asimmetrico) that come standard on this model generally need to be replaced after 10-12 months. I have had the lug nuts replaced twice now because of rust and Saab knowingly continues to replace them with the same defective lug nuts. Before buying this car, I would highly recommend inquiring about these issues in particular. Best of luck!
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At 150,000 miles it still drives new!
Brian in MA, 03/11/2009
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in late 2005 with 13,000 miles from the dealership. Everybody gives the 2003 a bad wrap because it was new, but the thing is that all the software fixes are in place and it drives great! I like this style compared to the 2008 and newer and will probably search for a low mile 2005 when I sell this. For the meantime I expect to get 250,000 - 300,000 miles out of this car. It does not vibrate and drives new even at 150,000 miles. This car features the pre-GM stereo which gets a bad wrap because of no BASS, however I added an Infiniti Basslink to the system in the trunk (wired to my front door speaker for BASS) and now people who ride in my car says it sounds like a club)
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Ashok, 12/13/2006
2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car trading my Toyota Camry. The engine is great with good interiors, all other things are very average or poor. The interior of the car shakes and rattles all the time. There is something going wrong always - various lights come on, computer malfunction, moon-roof not closing, door-handles fading, shock-absorbers breaking, etc. The dealership is very nice and the car is still under warranty (ends Oct,07). I don't know what I'll do after that, if this thing keeps braking! Don't waste your time on this car, I guess SAAB brand is being washed-away by GM. I love the Acura TSX as an alternative.
Saab 9-3 Vector
cheerboy23, 02/17/2004
2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is really fun to drive, very unique, and styled awesome. I love the car, but it is very unreliable. It has been in to service 8 times in the 8 months that i have owned the car. It has left me stranded multiple times and I do not trust it's reliability. The interior has aged far too quickly in the short time that I have owned it. I regret the purchase of the Saab and I wish that I could get rid of it. Other that those things, the car is great.