Used 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
Blast to Drive, Blast in the Wallet
Ryan, 01/14/2009
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a blast to drive. I bought this car used with about 47,000 miles in 2007. Because most of the miles were highway, I figured I'd only have a few maintenance issues. WRONG! I've easily spent close to 1,500 on this car so far (including the pricy 60K maintenance). So far the horn and both power windows have broken, along with the temp. gauge. The front of the car/wheel well is currently squeaking. Regardless of these issues this car IS A BLAST TO DRIVE! I paid only about 20k for this car and there is no other car at that price point like it. So, if your looking for a great car to drive and don't mind putting in a little maintenance, this could be the car for you.
Great car, but no Acura
1saabowner, 11/14/2005
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I currently own a 2005 Acura TL 5AT with navigation. My wife traded in her 2001 Lexus ES for the 9-3 Aero with everything, for about the same price as my TL. I really like the seats on the 9-3, which are slightly more comfortable than my TL. However, we weren't impressed by all the hard, black plastic throughout the interior, especially when compared with the TL. Acceleration is good throughout the RPM range, but the normally aspirated TL is better. The Saab does shine in safety, with a BEST PICK side rating (1 notch above TL) and GOOD rear impact rating. Not a bad choice, but we like our TL a lot more.
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victor824, 10/27/2009
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nice car! I was very impressed with the performance and handling. The interior worked well for me and the power delivered by the 250 hp engine was exhilarating! The windshield washer reservoir had to be replaced twice - then they came out with the recall. The back brakes created a tremendous amount of dust compared to the front. ???? Finally replaced the pads with EBC reds - problem solved. The Saab emblems peeled off after just three years but the dealer replaced them free. The turbo blew a gasket at 75000 miles and the dealer originally quoted it at $3700 but when I declined they talked to Saab and could get it done for $900. ????
2006 Saab 9-3 Aero
Deputy Dog, Collegeville, PA, 04/01/2021
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this car with 99,130 on the odometer. The car is in amazing shape as the previous owner only put about 6,000 miles on it a year however, I do need to change a front wheel bearing. The car is really quick and fun to drive. This car is the Aero so it has the 2.8L Turbo and boy does this car move, it even gets great gas mileage. That is the main reason I bought this car. I needed a daily driver as my M3 and Jeep on 38's get really bad MPGs. You can't go wrong buying one of these Saabs! Also, the Saab forums are some of the best and helpful I've seen!
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tight control
binx, 10/14/2005
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is so responsive my husband wanted to kiss the tires. The pedals and manual shift are so tight the feeling of control is just unbelievable. Less body roll....wow! Spend your time driving!