Used 2006 Saab 9-3 Wagon Consumer Reviews
06 SportsCombi
What a fun car to drive. Expecting our first baby and wanted safety first and foremost in a wagon. Tired of SUV. Considered the Volvo V70 and XC70 but didn't have the same "fun" quotient. We had a Saab 9-3 convertible before and had always been impressed by it's torque at low RPMs. The 9-3 Sports Combi did not disappoint. We were hooked after the first drive. The redesign suspension makes handling superb. I love that it has full complement of airbags including curtain airbags. Gets good gas mileage, is fun and unique to drive. Would like to have gotten the 9-5 but it's in desperate need of a redesign.
So far, so good!
I've put 6000 miles on the Sport Combi, and it has been bulletproof so far. Have averaged 28.0 mpg on the computer on regular gas. Car has plenty of power, is very comfortable and looks great, because it is different. Every passenger so far has been complimentary, and at least one friend just purchased one because he liked it so much.
- 2.0T ConvertibleMSRP: $8,495238 mi away
- 2.0T SedanMSRP: $3,995333 mi away
- 2.0T ConvertibleMSRP: $3,000488 mi away
Great little wagon
This is a great wagon, which offers a great deal of cargo room for its size. Also we have averaged 23 mpg (blended), which much better than I expected given the amount of city driving I do.
It's been great!
After 6,000 miles, the car has been absolutely perfect. Nothing has gone wrong. It has averaged 28.1 MPG with only one long trip. It handles well and is very distinctive... gets lots of looks at stop lights. It is more comfortable than I would have expected and rides much better than I though. My last car was a 2002 BMW 525i so that was a tough car to follow. It is my 3rd Saab in the last 20 years... the best of the bunch.
Much improved 2006
We had a 2003 9-3 sedan. This 2006 model feels more rigid and the steering feels tighter, which makes it more fun to drive. Suspension is a bit smoother but still is firm. Overall a lot better car than our 2003. If you want a good looking and fun car to drive, the Saab Sportcombi may be what you're looking for!