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SAAB 9-5 Aero
vintravia, 03/17/2014
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It's quick, gets good fuel economy and looks expensive. The mid-range acceleration of this car is amazing and there's no turbo lag. I like how the engine is 2.3 liters instead of 2.0 because it makes it so there's not as much lag and the car doesn't have to rely on the turbo as much so the power band is much more linear. If you get this car make sure you get the Aero. It's the best model. It gives you 230 HP according to Saab (But it's been said to be more like 250) and 258 lbs. ft. of torque. It feels even quicker than that though and it can really handle in the corners as well. The steering quickness and feel is excellent and it provides good road and even engine feedback!
Love/Hate Relationship!
Nickolek, 03/19/2009
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am the the 2nd owner of this vehicle and have always had it regularly serviced. I love this car... When it runs, it runs well, when its doesn't, it really leaves you stuck! Financially and literally on the side of the road. I have tow truck drives on speed-dial. No joke. It all started with the timing belt and went down hill from there, oil sludge blew the engine, a bad ABS modulator that disables the ABS braking system. 2, yes 2 alternators, computer systems, crank sensor, alarm system, and LED display to name a few. My dashboard is a constant display of warning lights and the costs of my repairs are well over $6200. Well over what the car is worth now. I love this car, but it has broken me.
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The car you love to hate
another8a, 04/23/2007
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am the original owner of this vehicle and have always had it regularly serviced at the dealership where I purchased the vehicle. Two turbos have been replaced, oil sludge blew the engine, and now I am dealing with a bad ABS modulator that disables the ABS braking system. My dashboard is an xmas tree of warning lights and the dealer cost on this repair is $2400. I believe that saab should take some responsibility for this design flaw and I have petitioned the NHTSA to help owners of these vehicles. I like the technicians at my dealership; however, I should not know all of them on a first-name basis.
Saab 9-5 Aero
akl, 05/20/2002
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I'm trying to get out of my lease to buy another. Some quirkyness about it, but after you get past it - it is fun to drive and still fits 5 comfortably!
corrections
Matt Song, 05/20/2005
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I want to correct other users comments. All Saab 9-5s have heated mirrors, they are integrated into the rear window defrost (front defrost works instantly, no waiting for engine to warm). XM radio is offered as a dealer aftermarket accessory that replaces a console cubby hole below the automatic climate control.
2nd car, not what I expected
Sam, 09/20/2016
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car from my uncle thinking it was a steal. For the first couple months it was amazing. Drove around and felt the cars power and started getting to know it. Since owning it I have replaced the following: turbo, crank position sensor, the coil pack (3 times) and a few other smaller parts. As I write this the car also has an oil leak and the power steering is going out. It is also having trouble shifting and is lagging in power. I know cars take time and money to keep running, but this one has been taking more money than I'll be able to get out of it. I would not recommend this as a 1st car or even a 2nd, that is if you are the one paying for everything done to it.
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Solid, Ford not affecting them yet
ejohn, 06/17/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Inherited the last two years of this lease. Probably wouldn't have selected this car myself, but came to really appreciate it. It hasn't had one mechanical problem. It is fast, too. You get a little torque steer when accelerating, but that has never bothered me. Very smooth at high speeds. When we had our cold spell last winter here in Chicago, it began to creak a bit which makes me wonder how it will be in the next few years. I would recommend this car for a lease, don't know about the long term.
What a Kick A** Car
mwalker16, 12/19/2013
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ok so this is my first car and holy crap is it fast! My friends love it and i love having the ability to past people on the freeway easily. I can overpower cars with v8 motors and this thing is a rocket! On the bad..... It does have small issues from now and then. yes the wipers, blower motor and rear window stoped working they were all simple fixes and it was worth it to me. IF YOU WANT TO NEVER HAVE ISSUES BUT DRIVE A BORING SLOW CAR GET A TOYOTA. This car will also save ur life in a wreck it is very solid. This thing is mean and for a car with nearly 150,000 miles it feels brand new. Thank you saab for an amazing first car I will for sure own one for the rest of my life.
Don't Buy This Car
ivanrothschild, 12/23/2010
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Got a great deal on it used. It was fun at first, the turbo was a blast. Ventilated seats, neat dash controls, but it started falling apart. Car alarm would go off randomly in the night when temperatures dropped. It burned oil. Was expensive to fix and never was able to fix it. Oil bled into the brake lines. Blue smoke everytime I started it. Finally had to pawn it off to a dealer as a trade-in. LEMON. I loved the features of the car and still miss certain things about it, but it was unreliable and just downright embarrassing with the clouds of blue smoke I left in parking lots.
GM in SAAB clothing
charlie, 07/30/2009
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Keep in mind thid is a GM. Forget the past reliability. This vehicle begins to self destruct at 50K. Shocks, direct ignition, wheels frozen in place,rugs, interior trim, failure to start, leaky radiator, info display, etc, etc, etc. Stay away till GM gets thrown out.
Love my Saab
jg, 10/23/2002
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car. Very reliable, comfortable. Great looking. In sport mode it's very powerful.
Was thrilled at first.
John, 03/07/2005
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 10/04 with 39,000 miles on it. I got if for a good price and was thrilled. In five months of ownership, I've spent $3,500 in repairs. BEWARE, all Saabs esp. for models years 99-01 have an inherent problem with their electronic distributors. They fail regularly and cost $450+ per distributor to replace (there's 2 on the V6). It's a great car and fun to drive, but OOH THE COST TO FIX! You shouldn't have to carry a spare distributor in the trunk as many Saab owners have taken to doing.
Saab Owner
Jen80917, 04/27/2004
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is the best car I have ever owned. It is great to drive and is very dependable.
Talk about some bang for your buck
Tim, 06/23/2006
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It started out with a 9-3 my mom bought! I feel in love with it. She decided to buy a 9-5 ARC and again i was in shock. I decided my first car was going to be a Saab 9-5SE. I bought this car and had a trouble free ride until my friend hit a cement wall at 73 MPH... The outside of my car was crushed but the cockpit was untouched. I walked away with a scratch and that only happend because I put my hand up in front of the airbag.. I've tried volvo's, BMW's, Mercedes There is just something about a Saab.. Once you love it you don't go back to any other make! When you want a safe/sporty car dont look further than a Saab
Best All-Around Family Sedan
ben james, 11/14/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Always use Edmunds for my research, so after deciding on a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE I felt obligated to provide a review. This vehicle is the only european car to make Consumer Reports list of "Best Bets" and having owned it for over a month, I can see why. Hands down the safest, most reliable and most enjoyable family sedan on the market. A delight to drive, even better than my friend's BMW 5-series (at much less an upkeep cost). Its comfortable interior and Saab design belies the incredible acceleration provided by the V6. I could not be happier with my purchase and look forward to many years of enjoyable driving!
Great Car for the Money
Travis Blount, 01/11/2008
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been an excellent car. I was hesitant at first to buy a saab but my wife really wanted it. I did some research and found most people had good success out of them. Not to mention the fact the dealer paid for the 60k timing belt replacement. We have had the car for about 30k miles now and have not had a bit of trouble out of it. The 9-5 has been great. I am suprised that they really arent more expensive on the used market. They really are one of the best buys out there.
Great deal, great ride
lmp, 05/09/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just bought a 2000 off-lease and really like it. My wife did not care what sort of car I got (not a car person) and took it out the day after I brought it home. She called me from the car to say "hey, this is pretty nice." A comfortable fun car to drive - and safest car on the road.
GMs New Vega
Charlie, 03/05/2009
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Towed countless times to shop or home (can't remove rust on wheels, dead direct inginition bank, failure to start, etc.). Interior falls apart around you (carpet disintegrating, rear brake light housing fell off). Blew shocks at 45K. Leaks antifreeze from unknown location at 17K. Trunk release, data display and seat heaters, inoperative since 50K
Sab Saab
scootsradley, 04/24/2012
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this saab with 107k on it. This car is by far the worst car i have ever owned and i've owned a acura tsx, jeep, and chrysler crossfire. First week i bought the throttle body went bad and had to be replaced. A month later it was leaking oil, and i had to replace the crank seal. now 5 months later the car is leaking oil, the muffler is falling out from under the car, windsheild wiper motor went bad, car idles hard, and has no pick up what so ever. needs about 3k to fix. YEAH RIGHT! This car is an absolute piece of garbage never ever buy saab!
Love it!
iwtbl, 08/17/2002
2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I made myself a Xmas present last year and bought the 9-5 SE V6t. After driving Audi A6 & BMW 5-series, I have to say that Saab has surprised me with the build quality and the overall performance. It has got to be the most comfortable ride of all. Most importantly though, I haven't had ANY problems with maintenance. It runs super-smooth and I wouldn't change anything about it.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Pat's Aero , 03/02/2004
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Buying this car used, with Saab's massive depreciation, is the best bang per buck out there! Must get the 5 speed to take advantage of the overboost. Luxurious interior, good power, nimble handling, and best of all, you stand out from allthe So. Calif. ubiquitous MBZ's and BMW's, because there's few Aero's.
2000 Aero - nice ride
sjprevia, 06/09/2002
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 9-5 is a significant improvement over the previous 9000 in most every way. The Aero model is a great combination of practicality and performance. Roomy, safe, good gas mileage, run to drive and great performance. The ride is surprisingly comfortable given the capabilities of the suspension to hold the road.
50,000 miles per year
Herb Hirsch, 07/10/2004
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has demonstrated outstanding reliability under very high usage averaging 50,000 miles per year. Saab's recommended maintenance has been followed consistently, and only Saab parts have been used. Now at 225,000 miles everything works flawlessly. I expect to put between 300,000 and 400,000 miles on the car before replacing it with another new Saab Aero. Today, the car still gets 27-30 mpg on the open road at cruising speeds of 70- 75 mph; weather is the major cause of variation in mpg when speed is in this range. I added XM radio and a Nokia hands-free cell phone to the car.
2000 Saab 9-5: A quality ride
FloJo, 08/23/2004
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Since buying my certified pre-owned 2000 Saab 9-5 in July of 2003, I've been enjoying a smooth, comfortable ride with little to no quality problems. I would definitely recommend this car to other purchasers, particularly the certified pre-owned program at Saab. The trunk space is fantastic, and it drives great in the harsh winter weather on icy roads (I live in Michigan). A very safe feeling car. My only complaint is a little big of lag in the acceleration, but it's not so much that it drives me crazy. Overall a great car at a solid price.
Auto Industry best kept secret
greeny9, 03/11/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car offers a great balance of ride, handling and accelleration. It has nice qulity feel and look to it both inside and out. So far It has been very reliable.
Well balanced and fun
Mike, 01/18/2005
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 9-5 continues the SAAB tradition of providing an economical, sporty, cavernous luxury car in one package. It is great.
2000 Saab 9-5
jnod204, 02/16/2004
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall, it is an excellent driving experience for an excellent value.
For a used car there is no equal, but...
Love/mild dislike, 05/20/2005
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Reliability is less than stellar. I love my Saab. For the price it is far superior than any other car. Ride is excellent, lots of power, great ergonomics/comfort. I bought a used car w/49K miles, however the turbo blew at 53K (covered under warranty + free towing), the paint is VERY fragile (has gouges in hood from the tow, and keeps getting scratches in parking garage from other drivers resting briefcases on the trunk, top). I am now taking maintenance VERY seriously (there are several other common problems). However, for the safety, performance, and style there is no equal.
Very Poor Customer Service
Georgia Saab, 12/08/2002
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have grave concerns about the vehicle's reliability and Saab Customer service. As soon as we bought it, the car broke down during a move to GA. Trips to the dealership (one over a week) failed to resolve the issue. We still continue to have problems with the car. The Saab Customer Service department was extremely antagonistic, unhelpful, and even untruthful. The car continued to experience many minor deficiencies during this time. To date, all issues are still unresolved, and we have lost faith in the car's reliability, the Saab warranty and customer service department. Knowing what I know now, I never would have bought this vehicle.
Great Car-But has problems.
danesh, 11/24/2005
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have always been drawn to the unique style of Saab cars, so when the lease on my 9-5 2.3t ran out I fell in love with the aero after just one test drive. The car is zippy, handles very well, and has all the creature comforts anybody would need. Unfortunately I have had to spend a lot of money on this car despite that fact that it is still under warranty. For starters the 3 spoke wheels get bent very easily causing the car to wobble at speeds of over 70mph, the light bulbs need constant replacement, and the battery is very unreliable. If you buy this car make sure you have the warranty otherwise it is going to cost you a lot to keep around. A nice alternative to your run of the mill car.
Undoubtedly the most unreliable car ever
NWpilot70, 12/18/2006
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In the process of researching my new vehicle purchase, I couldn't help but warn potential owners of a Saab 9-5 about the incredible frequency of costly repairs. 1st turbo replacement at 48000 miles, second turbo just blew again at 95000 miles, despite proper unspooling procedures and impeccable maintenance. A myriad of electronic failures that, come to find out, are outrageously common. Including an ABS module replacement for $3000. The display has been pixelated since around 45000 miles. I sent an e-mail of concern to Saab regarding potential recalls to consider and, of course, I received the courtesy reply. In short, I'll never own another Saab! It's awesome when it's running. Too bad it's rare!
Built to Last - Designed to Protect
saabzerphun, 02/03/2007
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It is my 4th Saab; I have enjoyed it the most. Accelerating is a lot of fun; the manual tranny is my favorite part. Inside, the seats are perfect for long trips. Both front and back are heated. In the snow, you are the big dog on the road with a set of Gislaved Nord Frost 3 winter tires. I have had no reliability issues in almost 39,000 miles. At around 60,000 miles I fell asleep and left the road at 60 mph; flew about 35' and came to rest in the ditch. I needed a tow out of the ditch but drove it home and the small dealer I bought it from fixed it up fine. I'm still driving it and, except for the driver's side front floor mat, the car looks and drives as new. Great car.
I love my Saab, but you must maintain
COASUTX, 08/17/2009
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd Saab I have owned. Not only do I feel extremely safe in the vehicle, I also love driving it. However, if you are looking for a low maintenance vehicle, this is not a good buy for you. Saabs are great cars for people who do not mind spending a little TLC (and money) on their car. Provided you fix things when they start to break (and the car will let you know when something funny starts happening), most repairs are manageable. I love my Saab, and would recommend it for any parents who are looking to purchase it for a safe car for a more experienced driver (18+)! Love your Saab and it will love you back!
It is not our problem!
Debra M Fish, 07/11/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Front toe setting was off from the beginning & the car pulled to the right. The dealer could only modify it slightly. By that point, the front tires were worn so badly they had to be replaced. The follow have had to be replaced:At least 6 key remotes, rear shocks, throttle body, digital display, ignition module.On a snowy day, the parking brake would not release & warning lights lite up. After sitting in the dealer's heated garage all night, the car was fine. The hypothesis my service adviser had was that some part of the braking apparatus had frozen & needed to thaw. Saab's only response:As cars age, items simply have to be replaced.
Saab 9-5 Aero sedan
DavidH, 03/30/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I've ever owned. My last car was a BMW 740. It's comfortable and a blast to drive. It has been extremely reliable to date. The only complaint I have is that road noise is a litte loud for a car in this class. This supposedly can be improved by different tires. I'll have to wait until the current ones wear out to find out.
Need another car
redsaabfun, 03/21/2007
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For the first several years we owned this car, it was our weekend car. So there was very little that went wrong. We only put 4k miles p/year on it. Once it became my wife's every day car, the problems started ramping up. Lost the serpentine belt 50 miles from home at 14,000 miles. Two water pumps, digital display replaced once, turbo problems. The car is in the shop right now for yet another water pump, that was replaced, yes you guess it, just past the shop warranty of 1 year or 12k miles.
nice options but not dependable
gloria, 08/02/2005
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Its time to trade this car. This car has had four major repairs since we owned it. When the car is not having a problem it is enjoyable to drive.
Mixed Feelings
AMB, 08/07/2009
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used about 2 years ago with 88,000 miles on it. (My dad purchased a 2000 9-5 aero a few months earlier and I loved his so much I wanted one). It's a fun car to drive, love the sports drive option, and has good overall handling (except in the snow!) Mechanically...I always feel like I'm replacing something! The turbo has gone once already, air filters, struts, brakes, and the oil needs to be changed constantly or the check engine light comes on. The pixels in the dash computer keep going as well and it always reads 'tail light out' even though it's not. My dad has had similar issues with the dash computer and it is expensive to fix. This is a car I hate to love!
Great Car!!!!
tpower, 05/21/2002
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 9-5 Aero Sedan for over 2 years and found it to be an excellent car. Great all around blend of functionality and fun to drive. Excellent performance, great gas mileage, and very comfortable. I recently drove for 475 miles straight in one day, with no fatigue (love those heated and ventilated seats. I am looking forward to my next one.
Love the 9-5 aero
cueball1, 10/23/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. It was purchased used with only 27000 miles. I can't imagine buying one new and eating the horrible depreciation, but what a bargain used for under $20000. This car makes amazing power, is incredibly smooth, handles great and you don't pass yourself on the road every 5 minutes. Drove this car 13 hours straight at nearly 80 MPH and it got an amazing 32 mph. Ventilated seats and the cooler in the glove box are great when on the road long distances. Quirky sometimes means imaginative. Terrific car for the same price I would have paid for a boring mid line accord or camry.
Saab Aero is fun
RaviSingh, 07/09/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have driven a number of European vehicles over the years. The 2000 Saab Aero has definitely been the most fun to drive. After leasing it on a 42 month lease, I have decided to buy out the car. It is ergonomically built for the driver's comfort. Things which others find Quirky such as the ignition in the middle is actually much safer as the key and lock mechanism is known to cause knee injuries. This car has a 230hp engine and goes 0- 60 in around 6 seconds. Excellent safety record, great preformance and outstanding handling.
Love Hate Relationship
Saab Story, 08/07/2008
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a used Saab 9-5 SE with 98000 miles on it. It was the car of my dreams. I've never liked a car so much. Until it started leaking oil. Then the oil gasket blew. And the ABS module blew. And the serpentine belt blew. And 2 months later the entire belt tensioner blew, causing the serpentine belt to snap, causing a melt down. The list goes on. In the course of a year, I spent $3000 in repairs. The shameful thing is that I love driving this car so much, I actually considered getting another one. Had to slap myself out of it, because it really is better as a second car you only take for long highway rides. <Sigh> Guess I'm gonna have to find a 12-step program for Saab drivers.
Sweedish Rocketship
dgtn, 07/03/2002
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Saab car. I've thoroughly enjoyed driving this vehicle. It is sleek and sporty with losts of creature comforts. At night the dashboard lights up like a cockpit. Needs one more cupholders for front seat passenger.
Lots of FUN
oxie1, 04/19/2005
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I owned the car for 6 months and had to put about $500 a month in it, but no major problems just maintenance. I would recommend. Drove from ATL to Taladega @ an average of 130MPH and was just as smooth.
2000 Saab
Saab Lover, 04/08/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
MY wife has fallen in love with this car. It seems to be the perfect balance between size, mileage and luxury.
I Like It - Aeros Rule
saabzerphun, 10/15/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my favorite Saab. It is modern, crammed with content, joyously quick, solid, well-thought-out, safe, quick, still under warranty, fun to drive, and did I mention it is quick? The new- Saab dealer seems to want to take very good care of me, but the local used- Saabs-only dealer is a better bargain. I get 21-32 MPG and can rip off 6.6 second dashes to 60 and under 16 seconds to 100. It feels very composed above 125. Despite the good things I've heard about its reliability; I'll probably buy an extended warranty before the 50000 mile factory warranty exires; some of the parts for this car are a bit expensive and I want to keep it for a decade or so.
First time Saab owner
Sarah, 10/29/2010
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first Saab, I am it's 3rd owner and I bought it with 126k on it. Has a brand new turbo, drivers side heated seat does NOT work, I love it don't get me wrong so far so good, fingers crossed I don't rack up some hefty repair bills!
Love My Saab
Erica Blum, 12/06/2003
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the second Saab that I have owned. I love to drive it and I love the way it handles.
Great 8 years!
Peter, 11/06/2007
2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Our 9-5 has been a really good car. Mainly use it as a winter driver these days, but it is comfortable, quick and very fuel efficient on the highway for the performance the car delivers. On 6 separate occasions reached over 500 miles (800 kilometres) on a single tank of fuel. Parts can be expensive, but taking our car to a local ex-Saab mechanic who has his own garage, it's been wonderful. He immediately is able to diagnosis the situation and supply replacement parts at a price that a regular Saab dealer would not. Would I purchase a Saab again, absolutely but it has to have the performance, space and efficiency that the 1999-2008 95 has, which I understand is only about a year away.
A pretty fun/good car
NewM3owner, 08/09/2007
2000 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2000 9-5 used in 12/03. Went with the manual tranny which made it a little sportier. Bad turbo lag, but once it is in the turbo, pretty quick. Handling is fairly tight, not sportscar tight, but pretty good. Overall I was happy with this car. It drove well with very few mechanical problems until just recently, then it seems like everything started to fall apart. I just sold it for a '99 M3 w/ 50k miles. I think I am going to notice worlds of difference.