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Used 2003 Saab 9-5 Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great car, great price

Michelle, 08/21/2002
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Saab 9-5 Aero is a great car with style and performance. It produces 250 hp and holds the road like it is on the rails (ESP) is highly recomended. Whe it comes to performance it really kills BMW 530(225 hp), Audi(A6 3.) and MB C320 or even E320. It it more fun to drive then all the cars mentioned above. Interior is not the best when it compared to the rest in the same catagory. Audi A6 is a clear leader but then Audi lacks the sporty stylying of 9-5. My wife drives BMW 530 and I just traded in my A6(2.7T) with Aero and loving it more then the A6. Aero is young and gives a sporty feel. I hope you give a chance to Saab Aero and go for it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

High Performance Tank

Kuzzy, 11/16/2003
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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The Saab 95 Linear we have has an automatic transmission and just begs to be driven. We have had very good luck with the car during the first 9 months. The only real problems have been with the On-Star system which was not important in our buying decision. The automatic adjusting rear view mirror with the compass did not work properly at first but was immidiately replaced and that was our only problem to date. I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a combination of luxury, performance, safety and price.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

My family wants to like it, but....

imissmysubie, 08/13/2002
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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2.3 Linear Automatic, NYC We leased the car in late May. In mid- July it started gushing transmission fluid. Roadside assistance took 2 days to pick up the car. Sat on dealer lot for 5 days before someone looked at it. By that time, transmission fluid leaked into ignition system. Took another 2 days to fix. We were supposed to get a Saab as a loaner car; we got a Ford Focus instead. My parents (we share the payments) drove it to Atlanta. They averaged 66 mph and 32 mpg. Thumping noise started coming from Air conditioning. This morning, it began to leak transmission fluid again.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

That Saab is So Fine

adamthestar94, 11/06/2003
2003 Saab 9-5 Arc 3.0t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
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I think that saabs are very comfortable they are very good looking on the outside and the inside. When I was in a saab, I felt like I was in a different planet. When I was in the back seat,it was kind of small though. Well,thats about it.

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5 out of 5 stars

An awesome car for the money

Saabdude, 11/22/2003
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I liked the 9-5 Aero when I first drove it, but was going to go with something a bit more "mainstream" like a G35 or 04 Acura TL. But I have to say that after one month I am loving my Aero. The car handles well, accelerates great, and is very comfortable. I like the styling, both interior and exterior. You really feel like you're in a luxury car, whereas others in this price range feel more like pricier versions of regular sedans. Do yourself a favor and test drive this car before you buy something in this price range - realizing that if you do your homework and wait for the right incentives, this car can be purchased for $7K or more below MSRP.

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