Used 2003 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews
Used 9-5 for sale
Entry-level luxury, real sport & utility
Aerocraft67, 08/13/2005
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I upgraded from a Chevy Cavalier, so I am very happy with this vehicle. Imperfections are legitimate trade-offs. It feels large for the engine size. From a stop, the transmission and turbo feel confused unless you throttle very gently or heavily. Acceleration improves at high speeds (passing), and overall high-speed performance is excellent. This is a great highway car, but less nimble in dense traffic and tight spots. Otherwise handles well and feels safe, especially with stability control. The seats are very comfortable, and the controls are nice. Storage areas are inefficient. Underappreciated feature: towing capacity. Excellent value. Refined, safe, comfortable, practical, and economical
Mylst car was a BM wthout the W
Tooth Dr, 10/29/2002
2003 Saab 9-5 Arc 3.0t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After suffering with a 5 series BMw fo what seemed like a lifetime I can tell you stop and tst drive a 9-5. I leased mine and it has been so much fun I am sick I didn't do this sooner. As far as fun this car flies and shifts smooth as silk. The radio Harmon Kardon sounds incredible. I have the touring package, and I reccomend this for anyone with two eyes who drives at night. ot only does the rear view dim but so dothe side mirrors. Should be standard on all cars. . Imust say though Ihave only jut got the car ths month so ifthings change I will update this review. Ohand the paddle shifters on the triptronic trany is a blast.
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Huge disappointment
Andrea29, 09/10/2009
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 44,000 miles on it, thinking SAAB was a quality brand and would last for years. Unfortunately, I had not heard that repairs on a SAAB are extremely expensive. The car was initially fun, lots of bells and whistles. After 2 months, things started going wrong. The computer that controlled the temperature panel went out. The module controlling the high beams failed. The plastic panel under the driver's seat broke. Power locks did not work correctly. Other small items broke or stopped working. The final straw was at 96,000 miles when the throttle assembly went out. After a repair cost of over $1000, I traded in the car. I will not buy another SAAB.
Engine Failure
SaabingStu, 10/18/2010
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used with about 45K on the clock. Had for 3.5 years and put about 70K miles on it. Always ran synthetic oil, maintained the car very well, and the engine has failed at just 116K miles. Very disappointed, as I really enjoyed this car, and it was my second Aero, and now have a worthless car. I don't think I'll ever buy another one. also, very frustrating is the digital display always goes out on these things.
I love my ARC
Potamus, 09/22/2003
2003 Saab 9-5 Arc 3.0t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car! It's so much fun to drive - handles like a dream! So much fun that the stability control has already kicked in once (oops!). Edmunds said it didn't have enough power - they are very WRONG - it has more than enough - especially with the sport feature. The zenon lights are very cool, I like the dimming mirrors too. Once I got used to it, I liked the back-up sensor. I feel very safe and it is a quiet ride. Overall though it rates a 9.9 out of 10!