Used 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
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aggressive drivers beware
mark, 03/02/2006
Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got the car for 28k with the automatic. Car is by far the best thing going for the price. This car will get you speeding tickets for sure. I got one the second day. reaxxs rear steering is amazing when you push the car to its limits through corners.ESP actually works great keeping you out of the ditch. Brakes are incredible, zero fade. Car cruises at 130 getting 24mpg but gets a little loose over 140, the aero ground effects would probably take of this. stereo cranks as long as you're not into heavy bass, 6 disc changer is nice. Definitely worth considering. we chose this over the subaru wrx due to styling and driving comfort. I drive all over the continent and enjoy every bit of it
Great, Fun Cars
Finn, Highland Park, IL, 06/04/2023
Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Saab did something right when they made these cars. I drove a 2006 2.0t SportCombi for a year and now am driving a 2006 2.0t sedan. They are delights to drive- the steering is tight enough to be precise when taking corners or going down the highway, but also light enough to steer with two fingers in parking lots. The 2.0t engine has plenty of power- its sweet spot is around 80 mph on the highway- if you do t watch your speed you may be going 95 and not even realize it. 95 in a Saab feels like 70 in a different car. The interior is so cool with the green backlit dashboard… lt looks like a jet cockpit. Night-panel really makes it look stealthy! The seats are so comfortable and the suspension is the perfect mix of smooth and sporty. Sure, these cars may nickel and dime you with small issues as they age (no gas gauge, slow windows, broken mirrors or taillights, etc). But, they are rock solid mechanically. At over 178,000 miles on my combi and 160,000 on my sedan, the engine and auto transmission still run great and they always start up and take me from A to B reliably, while maintaining 25 mpg in the process. These are CHEAP nowadays- I only spent $2500 on my sedan. However, they are reliable, fun to drive, look cool, and are cheap to maintain (the engine was shared with GM, so parts are easy to find) if you don’t mind a few small knickknacks breaking here and there.
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2.0T is the way to go
Daddydriver, 12/27/2007
Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for almost two years so I have good perspective on this car and have had no issues. The turbo charged 4 cylinder offers plenty of power, especially at higher RPMs. Even enthusiasts will enjoy the base 2.0T engine. For max performance and control, I suggest using the manual shift feature with the automatic transmission. I have really pushed this motor to the max and it is equal to the task. The handling is decent for a front driver. The suspension is a little on the soft side during hard maneuvering but is stable. The Saab is a great commuting car, but the backseat is small, especially with an infant car seat.
Disappointing
psbob, Bonita, CA, 06/17/2011
Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had three SAAB's and am currently still driving my 89 900S. What an utter disappointment. I know on paper this car is much better than previous models. Sitting down in the car, my first impression was that I had lost my best friend. The car has none of the charm that my other SAAB's have had. It felt like a gussied up cavalier. None of the materials in the car seemed first rate. With the current financial problems (and I see why, it doesn't feel like a SAAB SAAB) coupled with the not so nice feel of the car, guess I won't be bringing home the next one. I drove the new S60 and it felt more like a SAAB than this car.
Not Safe
brijitte, Nashville, TN, 10/20/2011
Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
9 of 35 people found this review helpful
While driving at 11:30 pm on a small country (paved) road with my high beams on, my warning system indicated "Left High Beam Failure. About a minute later the left head light was in flames. Within 15 minutes the entire front half/engine of the car was in flames and subsequently burned/melted the entire front half of the car. There were less than 80,000 miles on the car. After month and a half Saab still has not investigated this issue and refuses to acknowledge the issue. I have pictures of the fire that I am happy to share. It was a horrible experience, and I am not sure how Saab can have such reputation for safety.