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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.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

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dbrooks22, 05/08/2013
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Electrical quirks aside, this car is pretty amazing. I don't think there is a better value for the money. The WORST mpg i have gotten over the past 6 months is 32.5. Best was 36.7. Great handling, leather looks new. Engine is a peach. In 5yrs when i'm done with this one, I fully intend to get the 2008 9-3.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Outstanding car for a great price!

JMichaelG, 07/10/2007
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Saab 9-3 Sports Sedan is a great car. It is incredibly fun to drive and it gets excellent fuel economy. The interior design is very good. Leather appointed seats are standard and the seats are surprisingly comfortable. The audio system takes some time to get the hang of. The Saab has a sporty, stiff drive which makes driving an enjoyable experience. I will not buy a different type of car, my Saab is the greatest car I have ever owned.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Better options available

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.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

2003 Saab 93

sideorder, 01/03/2010
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The engine has performed very well. All electronics and interior design has failed often. Engine Check light due to Gas Cap design triggers often. Traction control fails on and off again. Drivers window came off track. Side mirror adjustments needed replacement. Water Leak issues from Pollen filter design, door leaks due to poor rubber seal and interior door seal. It goes on but this should be enough. Car noise is non stop. Something always rattling.

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