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4.75 out of 5 stars

2002 Linear 9-5 is amazing !

Dan_Pat, 06/29/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is a HUGE value right now as everybody is paying way too much for the Audi A4. After driving both the only advantage the Audi has is in the 4WD + Good luck buying an Audi with Onstar unless you wish to drop 5K on options and wait until the fall. I was about to wait and pay the premium when I saw a Saab 9-5 , test drove it and within 5 days was looking at a bill of sale. This is a great time to buy a Saab – remember to knock off 3K under the invoice as the dealers are getting cash back. ( one dealer in Connecticut would not admit to this and quoted me a higher price – pocketing the cash back - what a jerk :).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Third Saab is a Charm

Colonel, 02/16/2003
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Car is a beautiful cosmic blue 5 speed Aero wagon. Had to wait three months to take delivery, but has been worth the wait. Although not as tight a thoroughbred as my 1988 SPG or 1989 SPG it still is a excellant family performance vehicle. Car accelerates effortlessly without turbo lag. Car easily hits rev limiter if not carful and can hit 70 mph is second gear. Still have not approached 5 gear rev limit of car. Suspension is softer than I'm used to, but it does make for a very enjoyable touring vehicle. Acceleration from 30 to 100 mph can be dangerous due to the amount of torque available from this light vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Deal

scottsdalebri, 09/03/2003
2002 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This is my 2nd new Saab 9/5. I am still amazed at all of the options that are standard on this car for the price. Add at least $5k to any other cars in this class for the same thing.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love It All

binbunny, 09/19/2003
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This my first Saab car although I looked at them back in the 80's. I needed a car that could easily handle the number of cats I have and not be a SUV. I liked the idea that not everyone was driving a Saab which makes it unique to me. I knew what I wanted when I walked in the dealership a Aero Sportwagon with Automatic and the Sports Package. The car they had wasn't the color I wanted but that didn't bother me at all. It was love a first sight and the color ( silver ) hides the dirt so well I have no regrets about the color choice.I plan on getting another Saab in 2005.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A lot of car for the money

Believer, 03/20/2007
2002 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I bought our Linear Wagon Saab CPOed from a local dealer with low mileage and warranty remaining. I have been very impressed by the fuel economy (30- 34 mpg) and reliability. Immensely more reliable to the Audi's and Bimmer's owned in the past.

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