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Used 2006 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

I thought there was snow in Sweden

HeatherVT, 07/10/2007
2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Although the 9-3 wagon is sporty and comfortable, the snow performance leaves much to be desired. The ground clearance is so low even a dusting of snow made driving treacherous (despite studded snow tires). The front wheel drive did little to propel the car through the mountainous roads in Vermont, leaving me stranded in driveways and scared on the highway. The seats are comfortable but close together, allowing my toddler to kick my elbow while driving. The trunk is small, not able to accomodate a bike trailer. Although the seats are comfortable they are very close together so my toddler can kick my elbow as I drive. The trunk was too small to accommodate a bike trailer.

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5 out of 5 stars

saab is great

Steve, 05/10/2006
2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Love to drive, fight over it with the wife

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4.88 out of 5 stars

9-3 convertible

B. Rich, 06/22/2006
2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is my second Saab, but first convertible. I absolutely LOVE it. 2006 engine much smoother than my 2003 Sedan, both 2.0 Turbo. It is so much fun to drive, and the seats are a perfect fit. Had a slight rattle with the top down, and my dealer solved the issue within a hour. I am now a confirmed Saab owner.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent car!

N Duck, 09/07/2006
2006 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Having two small, sporty cars (Contour SVT and Focus SVT), I had been looking for a car with more room that still had a sporty feel to it. This car has it all. Lots of room, plenty of power and smooth torque from the V6 twin turbo, and great handling. Added bonus - no torque steer, (and very quiet, especially compared to the Fords). It is very easy to go faster than you think in this car, so watch out! Fusion Blue paint is really good looking, and the seats are extremely comfortable as well as attractive. EPA estimate is 18/28 for this car (6 speed manual). So far I am getting around 18 in town, and got about 29 mpg on a 1000 mile trip. No quality problems after 1600 miles.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

LOVE MY CAR

Lori, 06/26/2010
2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Memorial day this year I hit a deer head on at 65 mph. Grateful no one got hurt, but concerned the airbags didn't go off. I am still waiting for it to be fixed-over $8200 of damage. I miss my car, as it has been fantastic to drive. Never any problems not even in snow. But getting parts for a Saab I find isn't easy. I am told I am #123 in line for the radiator mount, and no clue on how long it takes to fill the back order. Ugh! But hopefully it is before summer is over, as this is why I bought the car. To put the top-down and go for my long drives. This car has been worth every Penny I paid on it.

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