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Used 2002 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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believer, 11/23/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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After an extensive search , I am extremelly pleased with my purchase. The BMW 330xi- out significant price tag. It came down to an Audi A4 Quattro or a Saab 93/95. The Audi 1.8Turbo -a bit underpowered, it begged for standard transmition. Lacked convenience features standard on this category cars. The pumping seat adjustor was a bit odd. The Saab 95 is extremmelly smooth and does not suffer from lack of power with its automatic transmition. Very aggresive prices for leftover 2002 Saabs secured the 95 for less than the Audi A4.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Had one in '73.

Jon Walgren, 06/22/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Drove one, rental vehicle in Sverige (Sweden) in 2000. Had a stick. Drove 2,000 US miles in Sweden. Loved the car. And this 2002 9-5 Aero is so much nicer. Buy/lease it. No, I dont't work for Saab/GM. Go for it. You get LOTS for LESS.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

9-5 Aero Sportwagaon Automatic

Anthony , 05/08/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Love the car. I am a 31 year old single male and I dive a wagon!. I traded my GMC Jimmy in for the SAAB because I wanted something more luxurious that was sporty, good on gas and could haul my stuff from HomeDepot. I got it all and in a very sexy (at least I think so) package. The car had a few issues when I picked it up but they all were taken car of in a prompt manner by the service department. I would give the service department an excellent rating and the sales department a moderate rating. My sales man was not well informed about the cars features and suggested I try things out to see if they worked. I hope the car proves to be reliable.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Tired

bluejay, 05/22/2010
2002 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This has been a good family, well maintained, gently driven car with some surprising expenses-new turbocharger 3 yrs ago, quirky starting, and annoying LED display failure that would cost $500 to replace. It handles well and the lack of pep is offset by reasonably good gas mileage20/30+ on trips. Not sure I will get another due to the change of ownership and increased quality issues with newer models identified by Consumer Reports.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

First SAAB

My first Euro Car, 01/17/2003
2002 Saab 9-5 Arc 3.0t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
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I was cross shopping top of the line TL, I35, Passat. Here are factors for deciding on SAAB: The PRICE - I was cross shopping among the low 30s so you can guess how much I paid for my SAAB fully loaded Performance - I test drove all 4 mentioned above. In reality, ARE YOU going to do 0-60 for all the red lights? I was looking for more of low- end torque to pass on highways and consistent power throughout and excellent handling (which ESP helps a lot) Features - Out of 4 cars mentioned, SAAB was only short of (Nav sys of Acura, 4wd of Passat, Rear Shade of I35 (not to mention 255hp)) But, other than that SAAB had much more features

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