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Fun Car! 2008 9.3 Aero Sedan 6Sp
LG Saab 9.3 Aero, 03/23/2018
2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My ship pulled into Bahrain back in 2008 and I saw this car at a Military Dealer by the Pier. I test drove it and 20 minutes later I was back with check from the bank. The car gets up and goes and is easy to shift. I was driving this around for several years in Hawaii before moving to Virginia. City miles are not that great but it does great on the freeways. I had the leather seats and bose sound system. Pros: Performance, styling, bose sound system, leather interior, smooth transmission Cons: Expensive repairs, SAAB no longer exists
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'08 9-3 Aero Sportcombi XWD - Great car!
simul8guy, 01/20/2009
2008 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Contrary to some of the criticisms in the Edmunds model review, this car is a great looking performer that's very satisfying to drive. It's amazing how quickly you get to 70 without pushing the go pedal very far. Great ride on the highway, this car is a cruiser! I've been getting doubletakes in this car that I'd never get in most of the other non-descript cookie cutter designs out there. The Sportcombi is very versatile without the typical station wagon look (I think it looks better than the sedan). With the incentives currently available on the '08 model this car should definitely be on your short list.
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Great car
kilo, 05/07/2010
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
30+ mpg, smooth ride, plenty of power, great visibility, loaded with features, zero repairs over 1 year ownsership. Tons of room to haul anything both in car and on top. We drive this car on 17 hr trips to Michigan - seats very comfortable. Don't think a better wagon for the money exists on the market.
Sporty, gorgeous, and luxurious for less
Denis, 06/08/2008
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
While this 9-3 is not built to the same standard the original 900 was, this 9-3 still got the Saab character (read: a blast to drive!), and it's a high-quality car overall with mostly European-made parts. We got some $5,000 off sticker with the GM incentives and dealer discounts, and that blows away ANY other car in this price range. The styling is super gorgeous (we got a white Combi with 17-inch wheels), the interior both looks luxurious and is insanely comfortable, and engine pick-up is excellent even with the 4-cyl engine! There are copious amounts of space, both for cargo and large people. Some plastics in the interior could be improved, but at the price we paid - no complaints.
SAAB Strikes Gold In 2008 - 2011 Models
Kohlbee, 10/11/2010
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned 5 SAABs - a 1983 900, 1989 900 S, 1990 900 S convertible and 1997 900 S convertible. The 2008 has zero remaining interior parts from its original designs, aside from the headlight and windshield washer logos printed on the corresponding controls. The 2008 thus far has had zero issues or electrical problems that were found in previous models. The quirkiness is thankfully still part of SAAB's design; its ignition, is located in the middle console, similar to the original floor concept. The Swedish flavor is still present, as is its outstanding and unusual exterior design. I would recommend SAAB redesign the rear to = original SAAB concept, versus its current generic square format.