Used 2005 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
Saab Shoots - Saab Scores!!
B-Dog, 03/20/2007
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I picked up my 2005 Linear (w/8200 miles) on 2/27/07, and put about 1800 miles on it in three weeks. Sweet performance, smooth shifting, and terrific comfort and mileage are all part of the package. Even with "only" 175 horsepower, it has pickup aplenty. The control layout is excellent, and I love the Night Panel, manual transmission and console-mounted ignition. Those who whine about the ignition should drive one for three weeks, and they'll get used to it. Besides, who wants a key in their knee in an accident?? All in all, I LOVE my Saab.
Great Car and Fun!
GJSPINELLA, 10/09/2004
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Throttle response especially at low rpm is amazing, handling and braking is also most most impressive. Communting fuel economy often is 30 mpg plus.
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Fun to drive, but mostly to the mechanic
Andy, 10/10/2007
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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A great car to drive! Unfortunately, much of that driving was back and forth to the dealership for constant minor repairs. The engine was generally reliable and the handling was great, but the interior was cheaply built and little things kept breaking. I am convinced that the electrical system was possessed; I had problems with the taillights, the stereo, the alarm, the dome lights, and the dash display, all within a 6-month period. All things considered, this is NOT a car I would wish to keep after the warranty expires.
Starting to regret my lease...
saab93owner, 10/11/2004
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I just recently leased the first 05 Arc my Saab dealer received. The lease expires in a year by the way. While the car looks nice and drives nice, the interior leaves something to be desired. The night panel function is lovely but theres too many buttons and cheap plastic everywhere! I'm also not impressed with the build quality. The doors have a junky, tinny feel to them.
A blast to drive, but at a cost
perks77, 06/07/2007
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I had fond memories of my '83 Saab 900. That car was a tank and simply refused to be driven into the ground. My '05 9-3 has all the gutsy handling the old models did (and then some!), looks great, is quite comfortable and is surprisingly roomy for a car of its size. For a little 4-banger, it really zips along once the turbo kicks in! However, I've had the car in the shop REPEATEDLY for random electrical and mechanical problems that simply should not happen at 30K miles. Some of the interior finish is cheaply done and parts have decided to fall apart at random. This has left me so disappointed that I plan to trade it in as soon as possible.