Used 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews

Most fun I've ever had in a sedan

This car encapsulates everything I want: style, speed, value, and dependability. I have a 44 mile round-trip work commute and I (almost) look forward to it.

Pretty awesome

Just bought a 2006 9-3 sedan two weeks ago. Everytime I drive it I end up going over 90 mph because I can hardly tell how fast the car is moving. I am going twice the speed limit on on and off ramps to the highway just to feel the car handle. It is an incredible ride. My only comments on improvement are: (1) the radio is terrible, and I have the premium package with an "upgraded" radio; (2) road noise - for a luxury sedan, it is a bit loud on the highway, even when you're only going 55 mph; (3) the steering wheel should be wrapped in leather, not the plasic/rubber material; and (4) the bottom of the front seats are too squishy. Otherwise, I am in love with my new car.

Saab 9-3 2006

Loved my Saab 9-3, 2.0T 06. This car was easy to maintain DIY for basic stuff like plugs oil brakes struts etc. sensors can go haywire if u tool around in the wrong places so be careful while working around any electronics. I disabled my traction control when I lowered it by shorting one of the abs hub sensor wires, was horrible. Turbo lag is not bad at all, keep it on the pipe and you will be good. Very controllable chassis especially after strut upgrade and lowering springs. Bottom line, if u want something extravagant and pretty go by a bmw or an Audi, this car handles I've smoked RWD cars after their drivers talk a bunch of crap about oversteer this and blah blah that. Great car, sensor faults will happen, get tech 2 or obd2 with CAN to scan the ecu and see where any problems might be. Major repairs are costly , so be warned have a wad of cash to own one of these. Cheers

My 2006 Saab 9-3

When I selected the Saab, I drove a lot of different cars in the 25K-35K price range (Infiniti G35, Volvo S40 & S60, BMW 325, Accord & Solara). My Saab is great for driving country roads & highways. I get an average of 26mpg and on the highway I get up to 32mgp. Great acceleration when passing other cars. You feel like your only doing 70, but when you look at to speedometer you realize that your cruising at 110, oops! I find the 9-3 to be very comfortable. But my boyfriend, who is 6'2 finds that there is not enough legroom widthwise across the car. When driving his right leg rests against the console. The only problem I have had is that you really need to slam the doors to shut them.

My Saab