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Safe, reliable, comfortable SAAB
kidlatAzul, 09/02/2008
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2005 SAAB 9-3 because I wanted the safest vehicle I could afford. In 2005, the 9-3 was one of only a few vehicles on the IIHS top safety pick list. Fortunately, to date I have not had to test the 9-3's many safety features, but feel reassured driving this car. But in addition to being safe, the 9-3 has anchor-like brakes, handles great, is comfortable for all-day cruising, has ample acceleration, and gets up to 37 mpg on highway. Even around town, I've never gotten less than 26 mpg (manual tranny helps). Only problems after 3 years & 56,000 miles have been headlight bulbs burning out twice, each time covered by warranty. The nicest car I've ever owned.
Gorgeous but unreliable
befar, 10/04/2005
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Let me start with the good. The car is fabulous to drive. I have owned Mercedes, Lexus, Honda, and older Saabs in the past and this is by far the most fun car to drive. It is also more comfortable then most of my friends (they drive BMWs, Mercedes, and Lexus). Now for the bad, I have had the car less than four months and it is going in for warranty work the SEVENTH time this week. The total days spent in the shop for various build problems is over 24. Weather stripping, windows off tracks, A/C issues and leather cracks are just the beginning of the list. I have 6000 miles on it and can tell you this car only is good if it is not your only source of transportation.
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Great, fun car
Thom, 05/09/2005
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car, from the service at the dealership to its scheduled maintenance. I've only had one problem and it was with the emergency brake. The dealership towed it for free and fixed it over night. They even provided me with a Saab loaner car. The car is quite quick for its price range and is always fun to drive, especially on open, twisty roads (saab fixed torque steer!). The cars interior seems complex at first, but becomes easy to use after 10 minutes. Next to BMW's iDrive, this is like coloring in the lines. The tall stack design of the cockpit makes you think you're in an airplane, which sometimes brings you to the speed of one...minus 1 mach level of course. Outstanding car.
Underrated and Unappreciated
jonathan7482, 11/27/2009
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
A great all around car, so fun to drive. It seems like you don't even have to think to drive this car. It is humane and a breeze in the city, and can really rip it up on the open road. If it disappears, the 9-3 will go down forever as an underrated, unappreciated, and underpriced car.
2005 Saab Arc Convertible, Charlotte, NC
Brian, 07/24/2005
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall a great car and very pleased with the purchase. Test drove the BMW 3 series convertible and the Audi A4 convertible, although the performance was not as impressive, the Saab was the most fun to drive. Tons of interior room and of the three by far the most comfortable interior. With the roof up, has a true coupe feeling. I am 6'1 and with the roof up I have tons of headroom. Did not like the wood trim on the inside of the Arc model and had it changed out for the metal trim. I personally like the ride of the Arc suspension better than the Aero. The automatic is great, and the ability to shift the automatic is great for passing.