Used 2005 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews
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Very satisfying car
MJ, 09/23/2008
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a really nice car to drive. It's responsive, controlled and quick. From a dead stop the acceleration is normal but it has great passing power - which is really what you need. It accelerates from 40 to 65 (or more, if you dare) in a heartbeat! The ride is stiff (Aero) but very tight. It's very comfortable (Aero seats) and the power convertible top works great. No noticeable decrease in headroom. Still has trunk room with the top down. Stereo is good - sound is very true to actual.
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.
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A4, A6 & IS lover converted to 9-3 fan
Cork93, 09/07/2008
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've never been a Saab enthusiast until I saw my 9-3 with Navi. & all the ground effects & options of the V6 but with the 210 horse 4cyl. It is an awesome car to drive. I hope the reliability will be there for years to come.
Fun & isn't a "Break My Wallet" clone
willpower, 11/15/2004
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My SAAB 9-3 Aero is an exciting turbo- charged sport sedan I find appealing since I enjoy cars that are more unique & exciting than just one of a bland flurry of Euro-Japanese yuppie BMW-clones. The 9-3 Aero carries-forth the SAAB tradition of providing many unique but valued features that the others haven't copied...yet...such as an instrument panel "Blackout" button, 4- wheel steering, an ignition lock between the front seats that also serves to lock both the break & gearshift levers, self-leveling xenon headlights and other subtle but cool features.
Engine Failure
Matt, 09/08/2005
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The engine on my 2005 Saab 9-3 has failed two times within the first 4900 miles on the odometer. The first failure occurred in June of 2005 and the problem was diagnosed as a throttle body failure. The failure results in the car accelerating extremely slow without any prior notice. The second failure occurred on July 18, 2005 when I was nearly hit making a left hand turn. The same symptoms presented without any indication that there was a failure about to occur. So be careful!