Used 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Cheers to SAAB!
I only have 649 miles on the car. I am 6 foot 7 inches tall and fit comfortably in the driver and passenger seats. The car grips the autobahn. This car is not common. Beware, people will stare at your car (because it is a beautiful car!) especially in Germany, that is if they can catch it parked. I was able to get 27 miles to the gallon at 90 miles an hour on a Sally Saab dusted the doors off of an Audi A6 and a BMW 335i. The turbo will throw you back in your seat. No torque steer nor body roll was ever noticed. Great warranty for 2008 model year. Treat yourself to a great car and save some cash in the process!
SAAB Strikes Gold In 2008 - 2011 Models
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.
- Aero ConvertibleMSRP: $995492 mi away
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- 2.0T SedanMSRP: $5,495859 mi away
If you can afford the frequent repairs...
My Saab drives great, love the turbo pick up. My only complaint is the electronics are an expensive mess. Even though repaired, the electronic locks never seem to work correctly. Even after being repaired it didn't take long before the locks were a problem again. Frequent and costly repairs have caused me to rethink my ownership of this vehicle. You expect repairs on an older vehicle but the repairs needed are constant and costly. I recently had my vehicle towed into the dealership and they said it was the battery and replaced it. It worked for about a week after that and now sits in my driveway. I can't afford to have it towed for the repair (AGAIN).
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Initial Opinion
I like auto transmissions, but a car like this needs a stick to fully enjoy the sportiness. It does seem to roll a bit (even with the ReAxs system). Brakes don't appear as tight on response although the pro reviews say the braking is great. The starter seems to take a while to get used to; haven't determined if it's a defect or just takes a half second longer for the ignition to kick. I like this car; great price point if you can get a good deal; if not, spend a little more on an Audi A4, Infiniti G35, or Acura TL.
Great Car!
I researched and drove many vehicles in this class, including the Acura TL, BMW 328i, Lexus IS250 and Subaru 2.5GT. After having it for a month, I am very glad I stayed with the Saab. The handling/ride balance is nice and I am getting 26.4 mpg in city driving on regular!