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Used 2004 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good Value

KCE, 08/28/2009
2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought my 9-3 Aero 4 years ago with 9k miles on the speedo. Now have 81k and I'm very surprised at how much I like this car. It's been very dependable, drives great and gets amazing gas mileage. I average 28 miles to the gallon and easily get 33 on the highway. I think these cars make a good value on the used market. Buy a used one with an extended warranty and you won't be disappointed.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Sweet Auto

rnz, 09/25/2003
2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a car for people who want some individuality rather than being just another BMW/Audi/Acura driver.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive. Great feul economy

ND, 11/19/2008
2004 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The car is extremely responsive, agile, and powerful. It has a great fuel economy (> 33 mpg on highway). The interior looks cheap and feel cheap (but not as bad as GM or Ford). The dealer has been very responsible. I had an A/C problem 3 weeks after the warrantee expired. The dealer picked up the bill. It has 4-year, 50000 mile warranty.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Thank goodness for my S60

luvmys60, 06/30/2004
2004 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought a brand-new 04 Saab 9-3 Arc in May and I was happy with my decision. Sadly, too many problems arose including a bad fuel pump - which had to be replaced. Because of the lemon law, Saab bought it back and I switched to a new S60 2.5T which feels better inside, drives the same, and has slightly more comfortable seats.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Car at Any Price

Demetri, 03/28/2006
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I feel sorry for those Saab owners who've had a bad experience with their 9-3. I've owned the car almost two years and have been completely happy with it. The Linear's motor puts out 175hp, but with a low curb weight (for this segment) and the great-shifting 5sp, I can get off the line quick enough for most situations. Great gas mileage (27 mpg mixed), plenty of back seat room for our 3 kids, massive trunk, and Saab's unbeatable safety rating. The important stuff is all standard - traction control, dynamic stability control, brake assist, 8 air bags, etc etc. My wife likes it so much, we're getting her the 9-3 Sport- Combi and ditching our minivan.

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