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Gotta replace the hatchback
allen carlson, 01/25/2016
updated 07/28/2017
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Of course, Saabs are no longer made. The power plant durability and the quick initial depreciation made these cars a great buy used. The reliability has gotten better from the first Saabs I owned (1979, 1985, 1986 and 1994), but all those were hatchbacks, and the '85, '86 were turbos. Saab got bland with the styling and that may have led to their downfall. (If they no longer were quirky, why bother?) But, the turbocharged 4 cylinder makes these cars the best hill climbers.
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Saab 9-5 Linear Sport Wagon
Rick & Kristi, 01/19/2004
2004 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr SportWagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great Car; we own 2 Saab 9-5s
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Stay Away Unless You Won the Lottery!
danducati, 08/21/2011
2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 21 people found this review helpful
OMG, what a piece of junk. Bought with 40K miles on it and had the check engine light go on after about 3 months. Cost $2,100 to fix it. Nice. Then the grill flew off as I was driving down the highway. Then it began leaking antifreeze like a sieve. Another $400 fix. I have had enough and will never ever buy a Saab again! Traded that sucka in today for a Lexus and am now super happy.
Best Combination of Power-Practicability
geo_geo_geo, 01/12/2004
2004 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the second Saab Wagon I have owned. The first was a 2000 9-5 SE that I leased and my main complaint about that one was its mushy handling. The Aero wagon corrects that problem admirably. It is very tight on the road and really hits its stride at 50 mph and above speeds. I had looked at the Volvo, BMW 5 series, and Audi 6 series wagons and eliminated the BMW for cost issues, the Audi for repair record and the Volvo for handling. This car is a joy to drive and not so flashy that I worry about parking on big city streets.
Single Mom's styling
Ruby Begonia, 04/10/2004
2004 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've driven Saabs for many years. I love this car however I may have to give it up. My 15 year old is 6'2" and his leg don't fit very well anymore, especially with his sister and all their gear. Please, please don't tell me to get a minivan.