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3.38 out of 5 stars

No Resale Value

TheRonTonDon, 02/20/2009
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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DO NOT buy this car on the used market. Bought mine CPO in 2006 for $19k. Owned it for 2.5 years, still owe $11k on this. Heard from dealer that they are going for $4k at auction. So I'm in the hole $7k. Car is not worth it. Yeah it's quick, gets good gas mileage, and is fun to drive, but that's about it. Reliability is crap. Eats through tires and is in the shop at least 2 times a year. Go with a BMW, you'll be much happier.

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4 out of 5 stars

My Feeling Are HURT

Rivets, 06/28/2009
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I once loved this car. I traded my 1999 9-5 Linear with 110k mi for this AERO. The Linear was much better. The only leg up this car has is the acceleration and body cladding. In one year, I have replaced the engine, replaced the head gasket for the replacement engine, fuel pump, injectors, turbo, DI cassette, SID display, tabs that keep the windows from rattling, an electrical junction box, and I paid for emission hose updates (not covered by warranty), and yesterday a pully broke leaving me stranded. The car has only 71k miles, and I've owned it for only a year. This is my 3rd and worst SAAB. This car was built for the service bay and not the road. My love affair with SAABs is over.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car and great value

PeteSaab, 09/19/2002
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Not a car for everyone but the combination of comfort, performance, and function (great big trunk, saftey features, etc.) made this car a logical choice. Many people talk about this car being quirky. If quirky means slightly different that most models in the pack sure. However, a personality does not, to me, mean quirky. While not a reason to buy a car, it is also fun to drive and not see a ton of the same cars on the road.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Lead don't follow!!

Gun99, 09/27/2002
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Just bought the 9-5 Aero automatic. What a joy to drive, smooth as silk on the freeway.Eats traffic signs up.Drove the beemers and wanted to own the infiniti G35 but was smitten by the quality of the interior and feel of the Saab. I live in beemer land but could not pull the trigger after driving the Saab. 0% financing to boot, you kidding me where do I sign. Best keep secret on the road.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Saab 9-5

TONY TOMPKINS, 09/26/2002
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Love the car and it's ablility to perform. I am dissapointed with the build quality. I have creaks and shakes in the dash and surrounding areas. I came from a 5 series BMW, and will go back to BMW. I have had the drivers seat fixed 4 times, and it is still loose from the base. My dealership experience has been less than o.k.

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