Used 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
Wish we'd bought Japanese!
UVAGirl, 07/22/2008
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We choose the Saab 9-3 Aero over the Audi(we previously had a new A4 with reliability issues), Mercedes, Volvo, and Acura (big mistake). In the past year, we've had to trek to the dealership monthly, weekly, even daily with issues like: radio, emblem falling off, multiple fog light replacements, tires, brake pads, repeated coolant issues, and today the engine started smoking (while driving home from the Saab service dept. after they 'fixed' the engine yet again!) We didn't pay this much for a car to be driving a cheap Ford Focus loaner all the time. To those lucky souls who haven't had reliability issues yet, I say 'wait until your mileage gets a little higher and check back, we're at 50k mi
Poor Poor Quality, Do not recommend!!!
kelley5, 09/10/2007
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Have had it at the saab service center for several electrical issues, windows, radio controls on steering wheels. Brakes and Rotors service. Coolant Reservoir has had to be replaced 3 times in 1 year! Now the suspension or something is wrong with front end contributing to wear on both front tires. I'm back to the Saab Service center!
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Power, Style, and Prestige
Juice22, 09/22/2009
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after looking at BMW, Lexus, and Audi. We chose the Aero with the Six-Speed manual tranny after testing out the 2.0 automatic, which was great, but a little twitchy in response for me. The Aero definitely has a better low-end and the manual tranny means I get to control it exactly as I want. This is by far one of the most enjoyable cars to drive. The Turbo is better than most other cars I've driven. It always turns heads and gets a lot of compliments. It's nice not seeing so many on the road as well. Just had Coolant reservoir replaced via recall. Saab service has always been strong and quick to fix any issues...of which I've had very few (replaced stereo amp).
Better Than A BMW!
Mallfada, 08/10/2007
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had 2 BMWs in the past, and after my last experience with BMW, decided a change was necessary! I truly love this car! It has these tiny features to be grateful for, like a rear fog light, a glove box to keep items cold, the manual buttons on the steering wheel, and the pockets for storage on the front seats, along with many others!! The back leaves little space when the driver and passenger need more room in the front. Overall, would never go back to a BMW! GM please don't change any body styling, it's perfect as it is, thank you for a great car!!
Solid car
kpdgo, 02/02/2010
Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent car. I don't drive everyday, but when I do drive, I often take trips from 100-200 miles in a day. The car is very comfortable, even after a couple of hours. The mileage is very good on the highway (30+mpg); decent on country roads (22-26mpg); not as good on short trips (20-21mpg). The sound system is good, but not great by any means. The radio reception is very good, especially by SAAB standards.