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4.75 out of 5 stars

Saab 9.5

bluegirl, 02/03/2007
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Love my Saab. Very sturdy. Nicely styled, good mileage. Fun to drive. Lots of energy. Have not had any maintenance issues. Could use more cup holders and storage space in front seat. Doesn't do quite as well in snowy conditions as I'd hoped, but still reasonable. Repair for run into deer involving front bumper was very expensive.

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5 out of 5 stars

csi

Stephen Moore, 09/22/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

fun to drive, unique exterior styling sets it apart from other sedans

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Value, Sweet Swedish Ride!

martinigop, 08/21/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just purchased a new 9-5 Aero after owning a 2003 BMW 525i for the past 3 years. My BMW corners better then the SAAB, but I find the 9-5 much more fun to drive. A comparably equipped 5 series is nearly $60K! Having driven both cars, the BMW is not enough better then then the 9-5 to justify the difference in price. The critics are dead wrong about this car. In my humble opinion I think its still one of of the best looking cars on the road. My SAAB turns far more heads then my BMW ever did. There are definitely a few quirky features on the 9-5, but I think it adds to the whole "coolness factor" of the car. If money is not a factor buy the BMW, otherwise save the bucks!

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5 out of 5 stars

I am a Fan So Far

Bryan B, 08/09/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love the look of this car, the wheels, the front grill, etc... with the black sport interior and the chrome style dash I think it is a great looking sporty car. Highway driving and parkway driving -- best I have ever driven. In and around town it is stiffer and you feel the potholes more than my wifes Arc wagon. Bottomline, I am very pleased so far.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Happy so far

chris, 12/27/2009
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought an Arc wagon off-lease; it is really an excellent value and a lot of car for the money. It has all the modern passive and active safety features, and feels very secure on the road. The Swedish seats are the most comfortable in the business. Super ride quality and excellent mileage on the freeway- this is a great commuter car. The suspension definitely favors ride over cornering, but the Saab is plenty responsive with quick steering and good feedback. The 2.3T motor is a torquey beast- it pulls from 40-70 mph in the blink of an eye.

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