Used 2003 Saab 9-5 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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.
Electronic Nightmare
JDN, 09/27/2010
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I purchased this car used and for the first few years it was fine. The last year or two have been a nightmare. Electronic issues and 'Check Engine" lights are a monthly occurrence. For instance the dashboard info display was rebuilt, the ignition switch has to be replaced and the trunk harness which controls the trunk lock and the tail lights was replaced. There is no manual key entry for the trunk. Recently the DI cassette in the engine was replaced ($550) to address the most recent 'Check Engine' light.
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B.M.F., 09/26/2002
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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The '03 Aero has proven to be a wonderful car. It's nimble, powerful, comfortable & quiet. The new steering wheel shifting is a nice touch, & the new 5-spd auto always keeps the car in the boost. The Bi- Xenon headlamps are better than all of the Japanese Xenons (better than the Acuras and Lexus GS in particular), & most of the Germans(Mercedes and Audi & BMW)that still use a halogen high beam (Come on guys step up to the plate, you're being left behind!). A world class sedan for not a lot of dough!
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.
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!!