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Used 2005 Saab 9-5 Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Jack of all trades...

Stan18, 04/04/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Safe, fast, reliable, high utility (big trunk and enough interior space for 4 adults). Handles nice. Great gas mileage. Outstanding car for the real world. Ignore the critics (they don't live in the real world, and they don't like FWD.). I just re-leased my 3rd one (never owned a Saab prior to my first 9-5)... need I say more?At the prices you can negotiate (way below MSRP), they offfer great value.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

dlflyboy, 11/07/2004
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I actually have a 2003 9-5 Aero. I have put between 16000-17000 miles on it. I bought it new in May of 2003. I haven't had any problems with it other than taking it into dealer for service to have a flood light (light bulb went out) in the door replaced. I have a manual. And since I do more driving in the city I wish I had gotten the auto.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

my steel grey baby

rgloriamay, 07/22/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

went from 2002 se 9-3 to 9-5 arc. love the solid feel and handling. i think it is a very pretty car and this is my fourth saab. i feel very safe in it. only draw back is premium gas and am getting only about 16 mpg in city driving.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Arc de triomphe

carl lieberman, 12/08/2004
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is both a safe and fun driving machine. There is a sport mode that raises the shift point rpms which really gives it some punch. The outside design is understated and pedestrian, but the driving experience is exceptional. It has all of the most advanced computer driving system enhancements. Saab is in trouble economically, so these can be had with a large discount from the sticker price. This car is a very good value.

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5 out of 5 stars

Swedish Aspirations

Eric FitzGerald, 08/29/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car was an absolute steal at only $33k. Thanks to the employee pricing I got a top of the line 9-5 Aero for the price of a 9-3 Arc w/options or a 9-3 Aero w/ no options. The car is fast and people do look at it because it does look so good. Sure the handling isn't as precise as a BMW's or it's not a luxurious as other cars in this price class, but when compared to other $33k cars, there is no contest! I've always loved Saabs and having to tame the torque steer, lifting the ring to throw it in reverse and seeing the corner and reverse lights light up at the front corners. It's unique, it's fast, it sounds amazing and I love the turbo whisltes that accompany my commute every day.

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