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    4.63 out of 5 stars

    Power in your seat

    SAABTX, 09/09/2009
    2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful

    I have been a SAAB guy for 6 years now & I simply love these machines. I just bought the SAAB Turbo X only 600 out of 2,000 made it to the States & what a car. Hands down AMAZING!! I have to say the ONLY thing GM helped SAAB with was their electrical systems that are much better. And the dealer was willing to let this baby go at more then $12,000.00 off the sticker!! $32,000.00 out the door with tinted windows and front clear rock chip protection at no charge, and they went for it!! Now IS the time to buy...they are hungry. The XWD system is rock on.....I could not break this one off the road. SOLID CAR ALL AROUND!!

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    5 out of 5 stars

    The ultimate driving machine

    Canadian SAAB., 05/25/2020
    2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

    This car has a unique look that don't age like BMW, Mercedes. It has been designed by air pilots, without compromise about what it will look like at the end. Your seating in a crazy seat, I do have, like in a plane cockpit, I night vision option, all light goes off except the speed. So, you are not blinded by the car's dashboard light. It has in 2008, more equipment than any current American, German or Japenese luxurious entry car...V6 Turbo XWD 300hp-300lbs, Dark night black, Mat gun metal mag, and much more. I have one of the 500 imported in the USA and Canada for 2008. If you could put your hands on one, I do a driving test, I bet you are leaving with it. It is a summer and winter driving machine that will never age badly.

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    4.63 out of 5 stars

    Blast to Drive

    Garry Neel, 07/24/2008
    2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

    I've owned a 9.5 Areo in the past (which I loved), but this is like nothing Saab has ever offered. Quality is outstanding, not one problem so far; performance is amazing, especially for the price. The six speed manual transmission really adds to the true sports car feel and driving experience/control.

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    4.25 out of 5 stars

    Total Drivers Car

    beren, 07/01/2011
    2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful

    I bought this car on day -1 and now 50K miles later I can say I'm glad I did. As a total package this car cannot be beat. Does it go 0-60 with an M3 - no of course not. As a total experience this car rocks - decent off the line performance, great handling, no bling-bling crap, and a decent back seat.

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    4.88 out of 5 stars

    2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X

    Saab Fan, 01/02/2009
    2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    Just purchased Turbo X sport sedan and really, really love this car. Only had it for a day, but what a blast. Handles like it's on rails, power at the lower rpm, not like my previous 98 SE turbo. Very comfortable, but a bit harsh over rough roads. Love the exhaust note! Shifter a bit notchy, but I've only had it for a day and will get used to it, I'm sure. If you like Saabs and want a sports car with all weather capability as a bonus, there is no better car out there.

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