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Used 2002 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

PERFECT

Anne, 04/23/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I use it for light trips and use the OnStar, its great- travel info, where is ther nearest hotel with an indoor pool? , Onstar in the SAAb can tell you- Have a flat, SAAB roadside assistance or Onstar roadside can help. Car handels great!!! awesome in dry and wet. fun to drive witht he turbo, and its so reliable, # 1 in JD Power and Assc. in Initial quality. Safest car in the world- 9-5 no lie.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

good test drive but no cigar...

PLM, 04/02/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Generally very nice. I just couldn't get weened off the BMW addiction...so I leased another BMW. Still too much torgue steer and I found the seats a little uncomfortable with no natural place to rest my arms while driving. But this car is greatly improved over the 2001 Aero.

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5 out of 5 stars

Saab Aero

DaDrain, 04/03/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car glides! Goes 60 to 100 in a blink and you feel like you cruising at 40 on a newly paved road. Impressive acceleration and handling. I had an Acura TL-s which was a nice car and fast as hell, but the ride was subpar. Traded it in for the Saab and now know what it means to drive a true car. The downside? The car doesn't come with a CD changer. The Acura comes with an in dash 6 CD changer. So does the Lincoln LS. Also, if you do plan on playing CDs the storage space for the jewel cases are pathetic. Saab needs to address the CD changer, storage space, and add automatic-up window controls. Maybe I'm just picky. I know, shut and drive!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A Lot Of Car/Wagon

RBomber, 04/07/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This is our second Saab and by far our favorite. Previous cars were a "96 Mercedes E300 and "97 Q45 and I prefer the Saab. They are finally getting it right in Troll Land.

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5 out of 5 stars

SAAB owner once more...

Jason 9-5 Aero, 10/27/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I previously drove a 1988 SAAB 9000T, and I'm delighted that this new SAAB lives up to the SAAB standards for safety, performance, efficiency, and comfort. The Aero variant is perhaps the best- kept secret in the automotive universe; its 0-60 time of 6.5 sec and top speed of 155 mph outperforms most rivals, and it's extremely comfortable, as well. The 5-speed manual is superb; clutch effort is light, and the gearshift just falls into place during double-clutch downshifts... bravo! Torque steer is simply not an issue; there's none whatsoever. The car just pulls and pulls, even in the rain! Fantastic OEM Michelin Pilot Primacy tires.

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