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4.75 out of 5 stars

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dave strasser, 12/07/2007
2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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1st experience driving a Saab. Fun to drive, gets up and goes with great handling, comfortable driving, very reliable, Saab design lives up to its crash testing superiority as a safe car. Wife just got in a 50mph head on, everyone ok. I'm buying another without hesitation!!Great car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun, Fast, Safe, Practical

MarkJump, 12/27/2003
2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Complete confidence in all driving situations using excellent power, brakes, stability or agility. Have owned this 1999 model for five years--deeply satisified. Post-warranty problems: CD player, throttle body, warped disc rotors. Totally satisfied with home dealers (Deel Saab, Miami & Secor Saab, New London, CT) and also others used away from home. Versatile, thoughtfully designed to the smallest detail, wears well. I'll hope to get another when the new model come sout; looking next for an Aero (more of a good thing)!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Long Distance Auto

Bill, 09/13/2005
2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I bought my 04 Arc with 4500 miles a few months ago. Since have driven 6000+ and enjoyed every minute. Have taken (2) 500+ mile trips and am very happy with mileage, power, comfort and style. Both my wife and I think the car is very easy to drive. Great seats, good controls and easy to read gauges. Lots of storage room make this as easy to pack as our station wagon. We like the materials used in the interior and appreciate the room and soft touch of the space. On the road the car feels smaller than it is and the isolation over rough roads is wonderful. Transmission / engine well matched with plenty of go anytime it is needed. We got 28 MPG on our last trip without trying. Great car!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

saab 9-5

john sise, 03/18/2004
2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Good handling, great ride, comfortable seating, adequate luggage space - would be better if they still offered a hatch. Power seems slightly better than my 2000 9-3 SE, which isn't bad, but it should have more to make it superior to others in its class. Also should come with sportier tires and wheels to improve the handling even more.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

What's with the silly cruse control?

Jamesa, 03/31/2004
2004 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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My pet peeve is the cruse control that is sooo awkward to use. Fortunately I don't use it too often. Drive the car in sport mode for a real kick in the pants. Forget the standard transmission it's really a waste of time in this car. Save the manual shifting for your 93 convertable.

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