Used 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
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.
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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love it despite the problems
saaba, 09/12/2004
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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let me start with problems.sid showed gear box malfunction which was cleared by software update.the car stalled once !! while driving which again was solved by a software update.gear slip from 3 to 4 ,another software update .looks like this car needs more software updates than windows !!!!.few months ago car wouldnt start ,showed immobilizer failure (?),wouldnt jumpstart either ,dealer said dead battery !!!.go figure.on the positive side i love to drive this car ,fun and sporty .safe and stable at high speeds.although iam a little bit worried as my warranty period is running out.
New SAAB owners 1 month review
stever817, 06/21/2004
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This is a surprisingly good car. The man-transmission w/2t engine is very impressive. Getting after 2,000 miles,29.2mpg. The comfort level is high & base options are impressive, esspecially the 3 yrs scheduled maintenance and great Incentive and dealer that we worked with (Joe P). I compared it too: Passat TDI(ok car,w/nice options,Auto-stick is ok,driving in auto showed major Turbo lag though).No deal since most dealers in town were hard pressed to take $500 off sticker,Mercedes C320Sedan(option packages-over priced),Audi A4-no response from dealer via email,Mazada 6-boring ride to me,Acura TSX-only could get $500 off.
saab love
bozotheclown, 06/01/2004
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I love this car. Its great and the dealership in Skowhegan Maine was awesome to deal with....