Used 2004 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
Fun and Safe
Judi, 02/02/2009
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Saab. I've only spent $140 on the car since purchased new. I drive it every day. Mileage is great on the highway (about 30 mpg) but on city streets it drops to the teens. A bit of trouble with the locks, and speakers not great in the 2004. Huge trunk but still prefer the old Saab hatchback (had my 1985 900 for 20 years). Safety features ahead of its time.
Love this car!
fledermaus98, 06/24/2008
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had the Saab 9-3 for 4 years now and have loved every minute of it. There have been no major problems with this car and I have only had to do routine maintenance. The only gripe I have is that the silver plastic piece on top of the shifter came off (super glue fixed that!) and there was a rattle in the door which the dealer took care of promptly. The car handles like a dream and is very sporty. The gas mileage is also fantastic! I average 23 in the city (stepping on the gas pedal pretty hard) and 34 on the highway doing 75 to 80 miles an hour. I would not hesitate to recommend this car to anyone!
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Wonderful touring convertible
Bristol, 11/28/2007
2004 Saab 9-3 Arc 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very good mileage, extremely high fun-to-drive quotient, intuitive controls, plethora of options at a very reasonable lease or used-car purchase price. Many cold-weather features make it a true 4-season vehicle. Good trunk space for a convertible. Opening/closing top is a spectator event. Auto with manual shifting helps the acceleration and overcomes the lack of low-end torque. When turbo kicks in, the high-pitched whine and burst of speed is exhilarating. Comfortable seating, much-improved visibility. Safety features are industry-leading (popup rollbars, best crash test scores). Rear-seat access is improved, although seating is tight.
2nd times a charm
Voelkner, 12/22/2006
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second Saab. First was a 2000 9-3. Very quirky. Had a mind of its own. The 2004 is much better in many ways. Have driven this car for 2 and a half years w/o any major problems. Battery did die at 2 years; replaced under warranty. It was a stock battery, knew it would happen sooner or later. Also had a problem with tire wear; replaced at 50%. Otherwise, car has been very good. Gas mileage is great, seats are comfortable, trunk is huge.
I Love my car - but
Joe, 07/07/2008
2004 Saab 9-3 Arc 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I now have a 2004 Arc convertible. I love the car but I want it to behave. I traded a 2003 sedan on the conv. I have put 2 transmissions at 45,000 and 49,000 miles in both cars. If it weren't for a great service department at the Saab dealer, I would be looking for another make of car. I hope the last tranny will be the last tranny I need.