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Just misses being great
lasaabguy, 05/21/2003
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Excellent highway car with smooth ride and passing power. Manual is slow off the line around town. You are behind everyone else leaving the light as the turbo spools up, but a lot of power once you are rolling. Very comfortable seating and quiet at speed. Good room. Super build quality - zero problems in 2 years.
i want a brand new 2001 saab wagon
m white, 10/08/2010
2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After 138,000 miles with nothing but routine maintenance the turbo just blew. we replaced it and suddenly we have gone from great mileage (41 mpg on the highway) to 45.5 mpg! i love driving this car, i love the manual transmission, the way it handles in snow and wet and the comfy seats. i love the cargo space and the split seats and the heated seats. we drive pets and us to Maine and back every summer and need not to get stuck on the road.- i am thinking we need a new car but don't want to turn this sweet thing in.
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jon_e_quest, 03/07/2007
2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my 7th Saab, 2nd 9-5. It will be my LAST! Bought with 37K miles. Replaced the Turbo, ACC control module, trip computer, & entire dash facia at 46K (all warrantied). Now with 68K miles, have a short in the no. 8 fuse circuit that nobody can find. Unless I drive with that fuse out, battery dies. Intermittent engine light due to a faulty coil pack (possibly under recall, but I had to purchase one for my last 9-5.). Intermittent oil light (replaced the sending unit, but now it looks like a $1K oil pump replacement). Replaced the left side ACC air dist. stepping motor which controls temp adjust. Replaced both fog lights. Needs left side ball joint. Sunroof rattles. I give up!
Love this Car!!!
mtbuster, 07/23/2003
2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after a 20 minute test drive. I needed a car as our Ford Explorer (1 year old) was a lemon and going fast. The dealership gave us a great deal. I know believe in Karma!!! This car is great. We have had it for two years now with absolutely no problems!! My wife drives about 100 miles each way to work and says she feels like she is driving in her living room. I like the car so much I am going to buy another for me!!
AVOID SAABS
Jerry4, 05/31/2004
2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2001 Saab 9-5 has 40300 miles on it and since I purchased it, it has been at the dealership every other week. Please avoid this vehicle at all costs. Save yourself the hassle of going to the dealership and receiving the worst service especially if you go to Charles River Saab where they try to charge you for parts that are under warranty. I have been stranded 3 times with this vehicle and missed a major client meeting.