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Used 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Must Buy

Must Have, 08/20/2005
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I bought this Saab last year and I am very pleased with it: Great Value, 30 MPG, turbo performance, great standard options including leather heated seats, traction control and much more...

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4.38 out of 5 stars

One of the better cars for the money

bnkharris, 05/07/2004
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I traded a 2000 Volvo S40 for this Saab. My first choice was the all new S40, but noticed a little more turbo lag than I'd have liked, and they are not yet available with manual shift. For the price difference with options the 9-3 is a no brainer coupled with the deals and incentives offered. It's got to be one of the best values out there for this price segment. Nice looking, fun to drive car with lots of safety features.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Happy Again

Voelkner, 05/27/2004
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Previously owned 99 9-3. The 04 is a completely different car. Higher levels of refinement from the exterior look to the interior materials and design. This 9-3 has grown up.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Noisy Car

eyeonizer, 07/09/2004
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car has 16,000 miles and has been in the shop 7 times for clunks, rattles,brake and electronic problems. It is a "rattle-trap" for a car and the servicers can never figure out the problem.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Car - Poor Quality

Donervogel, 01/19/2005
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Me and my partner purchased an 04 Linear back at the end of April. We thought we were buying a very reliable car. NOT. It has been to the dealership service about once or twice a month. 1) Bad transmission programing (happened on an 800 mile trip). 2) Trunk wouldn't close 3)Bad rattles/vibration in the doors 4)Skid control failed (another 500 mile trip) 5) DTE Failed 6) Key would not unlock computer. Could not start after transmission programming fixed ( 800 miles away from home) 7) Service engine soon came on and was a false read. If you don't mind going to the dealership every month, then this car is for you! Won't buy another one. Will buy German from now on.

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