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A great car, but some complaints.
volunteerals, 02/10/2010
2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car has been really excellent, but not perfect. As the first new car I bought for myself out of college, I wanted something that would last me for years, get good gas mileage, and was fun to drive. So far, so good! The gas mileage is pretty good, I average about 28 mpg in the winter. The styling is nice, but the interior is a little bland. My biggest complaint would have to be the brakes. I had to replace them far too early in my opinion, and was told that Saab had changed the braking ratio without changing the brakes. Not cool. The top speed in first gear is also quite low, little oomph until 2nd. Otherwise, none of the problems others have had, such as electrical and whatnot.
Hard to do better
SShukovsky, 11/08/2006
2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought the car since three neighbors had them (as old as 900 series from 10 years ago). All relatively reliable. Mine has been great on gas mileage (26 city, 34 highway), has good acceleration, and appears well built. After 6000 miles and 7 months no problems yet as a few have reported. Car rides well and like the sport suspension. Would not choose differently.
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Second Time Around
Pete, 10/26/2006
2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Although I've only put about 500 miles on this car (has cold weather & premium packages) I must say there is an enormous difference between it and the car it replaces, my 2003 Saab SE convertible. The handling, style, fit and finish are all superior. The added weight combined with improved responsiveness to driver inputs give this vehicle a much more "european" feel. Simply put, this car is fun to drive.
The Best Car I have Driven
Matthew Holden, 02/08/2017
2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I think that people who are looking for a great sports car with great gas mileage and reliability should get this car. It's hands down the best car I have ever driven and I love every second I get behind the wheel of this car. This car will give you everything you're looking for in a sports car from its handling, performance, and reliability.
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Awesome, third new Saab in 3 years
awesome car, 12/27/2005
2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car is awesome and the engineering is incredible. The car is for my wife and I am very confident in the safety and reliability of the car. Picked up the car and drove it 3000 miles for christmas vacation and enjoyed it totally. Lots of power and very comfortable. I am 6'3" and 320lbs and would drive cross country without any reservations of comfort, performance, handling, fuel economy, and safety.