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Used 2001 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Little Old LadyFrom Minnetonka Saab

Chef Tomas, 10/19/2018
2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I got my 2001 9.5 turbo Saab from my Mom. When Dad bought this car for Mom he went all out with all the features Saab had to offer down to the special paint. I got the car when mom could not drive anymore with only 40 thousand miles on it in 2016. I had a 1998 Subaru Legacy wagon awd that rocked in the north-woods of Minnesota snow and cold. Left the Saab in the garage. Then hit my third deer on the way to work. Limped the Subbie home hoped in the Saab and got to my restaurant & opened on time. I have spent near nothing but regular maintance in the last 2 years and have put 50 thousand miles on it since I got it. Got a bit of rust on the rear door gunnels and I have had to replace headlights a bunch of times. Oh and the display is shot. can't read at all so I hung my phone caddy over it and rely on my iPhone and apple watch. Love the CD and cassette player. I am a 63 year old lover of all music so this is the best of all worlds. This Car is the Best.....Hope it lasts forever!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with 9-5!

MJ1, 11/26/2002
2001 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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Great car. One year old now and no service calls at all. Great pick-up from 0-60, even better from 40-60. I have never had a car with such passing power. Roomy & comfortable. Good in rain & snow. Heated seats work better than in other cars I have had. Has ventilated seats that cool you in the summer! This car does everything well. Anyone considering an Audi, BMW or Benz should look at this car 1st.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

grocerygetter, 03/07/2005
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Love my car. Love it so much. The manual transmission is a blast to drive, especially downshifting to 4th to kick in that turbo. Sturdy and safe and comfy for me (5'4) and hubby (6'2) and our family. We couldn't be happier!

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5 out of 5 stars

EXCEPTIONAL CAR

zax9-5, 11/30/2002
2001 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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The longer I have the car the more I love it. The car is extremely solid and does everything well. Very powerful, love the turbo sound. Gets great gas mileage, I get between 22-25 on average. The 9-5 is a complete tank in the snow, very sure footed. This is the first vehicle I feel safe in. After visiting a salvage yard and seeing wrecked SAABs, I know the car will protect me almost better than anything on the market. Some 9-5s have had problems, mine however has been absolutely problem free for over 28,000 miles. Coming from a person who keeps cars for 2 years or less, I hope to have this one for at least 200,000 miles. Good warranty.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My fifth Saab

Paul in PA, 06/08/2005
2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Another great Saab. Lots of room for camping and a comfortable ride. My gas mileage was 32 driving to South Carolina with the AC on full time (5-speed manual.) Just like a tank in the snow with four snow tires, of course. Just won a People's Choice award at Saabs in Carlisle at the Carlisle Import/Replicar show in May, so the looks are great.

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