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Used 2005 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Emily, 04/09/2005
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This is a wonderful car. It is safe and fun to drive- not 2 characteristics that usually come hand in hand with a sedan. I love the design and it handles well in winters of Buffalo!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear

1BDSAAB, 05/21/2006
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Car drives like it is on rails. Very fast and accelerates quickly. Turns heads everywhere. BMW, Audi, and Mercedes don't compare for the cost.

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4 out of 5 stars

Mixed Bag

SAABer, 12/05/2005
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Excellent gas mileage. 34+mpg on long trip from FL to OH. Electronics seem to fail often: Check engine light for fuel cap, intermittant failure of traction control, poor explination and exceution of customizable features (door/truck lock options, etc.) Local dealer (ohio) very poor service. Great value considering GM Employee Pricing Event when purchased. Suspension too soft, handling plows a little.

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5 out of 5 stars

After a year. . .still in love

Tim W, 03/06/2006
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I have had my Saab for a full year and over 24000 miles, and it still performs as if I had bought it last month. My regular commute takes me on highways, city streets, and curvy backroads and my Saab handles each with alacrity, even in poor weather conditions. I am attracted to Saab for the trifecta of great performance, ample trunk space, and comfortable passenger room; it is rare to find all three in a single vehicle! As far as reliability issues, I have had only two minor issues in a year: a torn door gasket (which was my own fault) and a faulty sensor on the external temperature guage which did not hamper performance. My dealership fixed both promptly and under warranty.

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5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased at this point

Always wanted one, 04/14/2006
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I got a leftover 05 Arc with auto, heated seats and s-roof. So far is the car of my dreams. Plenty of power, comfort and quiet on the road. Wonderful hwy driver. On interstate trip of 213 mi. at 70 to 80+ mph I got 34+ mpg. Mixed is 25/26 and mostly town and short trips is 22/24.

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