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Used 2002 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Saab

skday1, 09/19/2003
2002 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I love my car. The quality and comfort of the interior make it a joy to drive on any length trip. The automatic transmission has some lag, but overall I have found it to be smooth and responsive. If you are considering a Saab, you must test-drive one - the turbo makes it a blast to drive, with plenty of power for city and highway, at any speed. I wish the 2002 had side-curtain air- bags, but other than that I have no regrets, and only wish that I had moved to Saabs earlier. Prior cars have included a 94 Camry wagon and a 00 Volkwagen Passat wagon. I liked the Passat, but I like the Saab better. This is a definite 10 year car.

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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome, Unique, Fast

Morten, 05/14/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I had this car for 3 months now and I am very, very happy. It is fast and people notice it because it is unique. The transmission is smooth and interior is very cool.

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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Car!!!

SaabGuy, 07/26/2002
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is a dream to drive. I've driven the I35, G35, 330, and the A4, and the 9-5 Aero blows them all away. The ride is smooth, yet the power is there when you need it! I'd recommend everyone test drive one if you're considering a sport/luxury car.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Fast comfortable sedan

tedsmith944, 02/10/2005
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Just bought this 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero sedan. Went with the 5-speed manual. This car is very, very fast at cruising speeds and is the perfect highway passing vehicle. Torque steer and turbo lag are noticeable when driving around town. I really like the Xenons as this is my first car with that type of lighting. As an engineer, I am attracted to the engine technology; 250hp/258lb-ft is mighty impressive from 2.3 liters of displacement. Furthermore, the engine management and gearing allow me to get great gas mileage. Also, I wanted something that you don't see everyday, so the Saab is way cooler than a 330i (for example) in that respect. Overall, I am very happy.

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