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Used 2003 Saab 9-5 Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

SAAB(MW)

AJUNA, 10/15/2002
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I had a 3 months of Saab-free interval after selling my '90 Saab 900S, and simply HAD to test drive a 9-5. And this car is simply a Swedish equivalent of a BMW!!! The design inside-out is first rate, and the ride and handling have reached that perfect balance of sure-footedness and comfort. This is a very much improved, much refined in comparison to the older Saabs. In fact, I look forward to drive this car every morning as much as I enjoy my Prosche!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Rented a Linear, bought an Aero

cutter, 09/17/2003
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I never thought I would like Saabs. Until renting a Linear to go to San Diego. and couldn't have loved it more. As soon as I had gotten to the point to purchase a car in these price ranges..I bought the silver Aero right off the lot. It's a car that;s in the same class as the 5 seies, or A6 models, yet hovers in the price range of a 3, or A4. Smooth as silk all the way to 140 mph. Ergonomics are excellent in the 'ol cockpit, heated seats all the way around, beautiful harmon/kardon stereo, and people love staring at the mystical glow of on of the best xenon lighting systems I'v seen.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun meets function

MOMAMIA, 10/21/2003
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car impresses you from the test drive. We looked at BMW's and the like and they were lacking compared to the Saab. You must smile when you drive this car - it's impossible not to. You have a superhuman feeling of control. It's sharp in every way. We love this car. Test drive and fall in love. The 9-5 is the only way to go. Best in class.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

You have to own a Saab to understand

chdavis, 04/05/2010
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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We absolutely love this car. Saabs don't necessarily impress immediately, but live with the car for a good amount of time and you'll see what gems they are. The highway passing power is laugh inducing, the comfort is unsurpassed by even cars costing 9x as much. The seats are to die for. Ours has only had small issues, which can be taken care of for very little at our local independent Saab specialist. This has been one of the most reliable cars we have owned, it's just extremely important to perform preventative maintenance and not to "let things go". But that really goes for any car, especially European. The build quality is very high and materials extremely good quality.

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5 out of 5 stars

Swedish BMW

Saab Fan, 10/16/2002
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Excellent effort; By far significant improvement over the old Saab's, with much refinement, especially in handling and fit/finish. The ride is more BMW than the old Saab, yet keeping the unique "Saab" styling and uniqueness. This Saab is so much fun to drive (especially in "Sport" mode),I have not driven my Porsche Boxter since I have purchased this vehicle!!!

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