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Awesome Vehicle
CMD, 05/18/2010
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Bought after my TrailBlazer was totaled in an accident, it held up so well I knew I wanted another vehicle on this platform. The 9-7X may look a lot like the TrailBlazer but it drives completely different. The handling is absolutely fabulous for a truck based SUV. The 4.2 L inline six is an excellent engine, I looked at the V8 but I feel that the six is just as good. Fuel economy may be bad for a car but it is an SUV so I find my averages of 17.3 city and 22.8 highway (about 72-74 mph) to be acceptable.
Pretty Good so Far
Toyota Family, 12/14/2006
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The 9-7 has been great so far, the car is more comfortable than the living room and stereo/ air/ features are great. Friends compliment it a lot, and I never see them on the road, although they do look like a lot of cheaper GM cars. Only complaints are wind noise (not sure if it's side mirrors draft or sealing) and gas mileage (15 mpg avg over 15k miles). I don't commute so not such a big deal. Overall, I am very happy to be in the car.
FUN TO DRIVE
Trish, 12/20/2006
2005 Saab 9-7X Arc AWD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my Saab SUV Arc . It's safe, fun to drive and FAST! The V8 engine and horsepower are faster then most sport sedans which leaves the other drivers on the road with a surprised look on their faces. The only improvement I can see is the cup holders need to be improved. They are weak and they wobble. Also a navigation system would be nice! I plan on purchasing another in 2008.
The Princess Mobile
James, 11/06/2006
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My Princess is my wife. The Saab 97X is her chariot. We were looking for a road worthy and safe vehicle with some class. Also, made in America was a key issue. With a GM drive train and frame we knew it was a solid investment. The standard features would have cost $7-9,000 more on comparable vehicles. Its a dream to drive... when she lets me.
People still turn their heads...
RP, 03/13/2006
2005 Saab 9-7X Arc AWD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am enjoying my 9-7x even though the prices at the pump make me question my decision sometimes. People are constantly looking to see what I am driving and honestly I like that. The styling is unique and the V8 is fun too. I haven't had any problems to date and the SUV has been a pleasure to drive. I only wish that the 2005 model had the fuel economy of the newer V8s with displacement on demand (or whatever GM calls it).
9-7x
spencerhartman, 07/02/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Arc AWD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The styling is a head turner when out on the town. The throaty V8 sound and associated 300 horse power realing make driving this SUV fun. I am also impressed with the tight turning radias and parking ease which my wife loves. Saab/GM has really made the total package SUV. Saab was smart to make a real five seat vehicle and not a so so third row seven seater which most SUV try to be but fall short. Lastly it is nice not to have to pay the extra $15,000.00 other SUVs makers make you pay for loading up the vehicle with options.
Don't buy one
globaby, 04/13/2006
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had numerous problems. New heater core, rattling in dash and severe wind noise they can't/won't fix. People keep telling me it looks like a trailblazer. I won't be buying another GM product.
Good SUV
L8R, 01/08/2009
2005 Saab 9-7X Arc AWD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought it cert pre-owned w 36k miles on it. Drove it from Florida to Alaska through Yukon without one hitch. V8 is sharp, powerful, easily passes 18 wheelers on 2 lane roads. Steering is very nimble for an SUV, but a little numb (prob GM-based). Makes u-turns as well as my sport car (in 2 and half lanes). Interior provides nearly every feature a Mercedes SUV does. Good interior size and rear seats fold down for carrying bigger stuff. Performs better than most cars in the snow and ice (use studded snow tires!) due to its immense weight, but the engine doesn't make it feel heavy. 1 and 2 gear perform very well without over revving. Heated seats burn my back! (Good thing w -25 F temp).
9-7X Poor Handling in Snow/Ice
Jerry Clemens, 01/21/2006
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Now having driven this 9-7x in two mild snow falls here in Reno I can say that the awd is not suitable for winter driving. The awd will not engage until over 20 mph and when driving 0-20mph you have No awd active and this suv goes where it wants when cornering or trying to start up and incline from a dead start. The 9-7X bucks and fishtails and ends up in about a 60 degree angle before if any help comes from the front wheels pulling. Stay with a true 4x4 with 4high, 4low on the fly option. I am returning mine under the "lemon law". Having spun out 6 times in a 14 mile loop to work. Not Safe At Any Speed in Winter. Also, No Tire Chains allowed per Saab,Usa/GM.
New Saab SUV
JC, 07/26/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I need a 4 wheel drive vehicle and wanted something towards the top of the line within my price range. With the employee discount deal, the Saab met those requirements. Also liked the all- inclusive deal...You only can choose between a sunroof or a DVD player. I took the sunroof. The ride is OK, but a bit you do feel the road quite a bit. Bottom Line: good deal for the price.
Saab 9-7X Linear
DM, 08/30/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am very pleased with the purchase of my Saab 9-7X Linear. It rides real smooth and has the safety I am looking for. The seating is very comfortable and offers a lot of room. I do find everything too compact. There are not enough areas to store little things. The gas mileage is not very efficient for todays gas problems. I average 15.6 miles to the gallon. That is including both Highway and City driving. This is a luxury SUV in my opinion. They offer onStar and satellite radio free for 3 months.
WOW, this is great
Mike, 08/03/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Arc AWD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have ever had. I have had BMW's, Range Rover's, Mercedes,and an Acura MDX. Nothing is as impressive as the Saab 9-7x. It handles like it's on rails and the 5.3 liter V-8 unleashes amazing amounts of thrust to my rear wheels. I pretty much live in my car because I have to drive all over New England for bussiness. Trust me you will love it!
Unique enough to be a SAAB
Viggen23, 09/15/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was a great first attempt by Saab to enter the SUV market. It is basically like a mini-Cadillac Escalade. Great unique styling sets it apart. On a 1000 mile road trip from OR to CA I didn't see another one on the road. Very plush and comfortable on the inside. As a true Saab afficionado, the ignition location in the center makes me feel like this is the real deal and not just a re-badge. Plenty of power, but acceleration up hills is a bit lackluster, I wish it had a turbo like my old 9-5. Fuel economy on the road trip was the as- advertised 21 mpg, luckily it runs on regular unleaded. All in all, great car with plenty of comfort and room to haul your stuff, plus the ability to tow.
Impressed for Now
Phillip, 10/17/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very pleased with the purchase so far. You can really notice the change made to the handling by GM. However, a close family memeber has a GMC Envoy and you really see a lot of the same characteristics in the Saab. With GM's history I can only guess that how durable the 9-7 will be. Although, you can't go wrong with the factory offered 4 year bumper to bumper warranty and 3 year service warranty. These were very appealing at purchase. In all, I would recommend the Saab, because I do not beleive you will find anything better for your money.
Quite possibly the worst car I've owned
Jeff, 09/22/2019
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 2005 had the transmission go at 40k miles. Transmission lines rusted through at 80k. Multiple other issues, Gm reliability is terrible.
- Reliability
aircraft engineers rolling in graves
JES, 04/17/2006
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
My father is one of the designers of the F-14 and is astounded when I tell him how badly this car performs.The jerk-feel when shifting gears.The ridiculous interior design with no space to put anything, the rear cargo space that does not lie flat with rear seats down. The terrible suspension, the inability to seal sound of air from inside car,the front bumper which popped off due to cheap plastic pins (bumpers cost min $1,250). The pulling out of alingment and told it's normal. Blindspots, backing up you can't see a thing! Needs sensors. My Saab had water leak inside of it from rain. The dealer found out why in a release from one of many Saab does not give to owners. I waited for this car. What a waste!
Aircraft engineers.. give me a break
yntny, 07/08/2006
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my Saab after waiting for a year. I thought it would be a great car. Was I wrong!. This car has been a bomb from the beginning. First my father was the project engineer on the F-14 from its inception So much for born from aircraft engineers.. he hates it. You should hear his comments. I bought it for its supposed sportiness, but I can get my 77 merc 280 sl convert to 80 without a glance and feel safe. This thing can barely hit 65 without me feeling like I'm pushing a tank... and all at an avg. 11.5 a gallon. Oh and 14.3 mpg on a long haul hwy drive.
Excellent performance
jjones, 05/14/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Arc AWD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The driving experience this car provides is awesome. I was surprised by the tremendous amount of power generated by the lineup of engines.
Not my father's SAAB
inpdx, 06/28/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Having owned 8 SAABs I bought the 9-7 because I needed the towing capacity of a larger vehicle. It's comfortable and can tow over 5000lbs but the drive train is truly dissapointing. MPG only averages 15 in mixed driving (approx half city/half highway). There is a noticable lag on acceleration from a stop, then it comes on all at once (are they trying to copy SAAB turbo lag??). The transmission shifts nervously in city driving, constantly fishing and clunking between gears. The engine and tranny combo remind me of a 60's Chevy pickup - completely unrefined. Wish I had bought the XC-90 instead.
9-7X definitely a "sport" utility.
Jeff, 07/07/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car handles like you would expect a european car to handle, tight and responsive, doesn't feel like a truck at all. The inline six provides plenty of power and the four wheel disc brakes stop it effortlessly without a bit of fade. The interior is neat and clean without excess. The exterior styling is very clean also, the signature Saab front grille and headlight treatments distance it from its GM brethren. Overall great vehicle.
Luxury for a Great Price
Chris, 07/27/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With the GM discount, this Saab was delivered with every option for just over 34k. Leather, xm radio, heated/electric seats w/ memory, moonroof, 6 disc changer, onstar, xenon headlights, garage door opener, side airbags, cruise, 18 inch wheels, tow hitch, bose 300 watt stereo, power mirrors/locks, rear amd passenger climate controls, plus more all included! Rides great, handles great for an SUV, rough on gas! The V6 has plenty of power, but go with the V8 if you are going to tow.
very nice.
DC51, 07/25/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased the Linear 97x. I've owned 5 SUV's since 1990 and this is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned. The Saab looks great and after 1 month of ownership I have yet to see another one on the road. Handles like a european sedan and comes fully loaded ! XM, On-Star, premium leather, DVD, side impact air bags, all standard. Rides great, looks great and comes loaded. Look forward to next 100,000 miles.
It's a Steal!
Moldavian, 08/18/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Without the GM discount, this SUV is still a great bargain; in fact, at $39K it beats most other luxury SUV's in price. With the GM discount this vehicle is an absolute steal at $33,800 (Linear V6). What a gorgeous interior! Saab did a wonderful job with this GMC/Chevy hybrid. It has a definite Saab feel inside and out. This SUV comes with all of the bells and whistles that you can imagine - standard!
Love the Arc
DoctorV3774, 06/17/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Arc AWD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just picked up my Arc on June 16. It is fantastic. Ride is terrific, great sound system and lots of features standard. With the GM Employee Discount it is a steal!!!!
Great Value
Mike, 06/18/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Driving between 35,000 & 45,000 per year, I am in & out of vehicles more often. I've been searching for several months, but nothing struck me. Even though it is on a GM platform, the 9-7X is nothing like one. Perfect vehicle for one who is on the road for a living. Very confortable, user friendly, and suprisingly fuel efficient. The 9-7Xis priced right in comparision to its competitors....The 3 year (36,000 mi) free scheduled maintenance sweetens the deal. Highly reccomend this vehicle..
Best Saab I've Owned
will, 07/12/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my fouth Saab (I also own a 2001 9-3 convertible) and this is the best one yet. While it may have more than its share of GM truck infused in it, Saab has made a very creative take on it, and you really don't know you're driving a truck. It rides higher than a car, but it's much easier to get into than the Volvo, Mercedes, or Land Rover SUVs. It also rides better and has more cargo room than the BMW. And it's thousands less than all of those. Even if you're considering an American SUV, check the Saab out and you'll be pleasantly surprised with its quality, impressive handling and performance, and individuality. The interior is worlds better than the Chevy and on par with luxury SUVs.
like riding in a cloud
Sam Fruia, 07/20/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun, attractive, solid. I love this car, the car may not be the most fuel efficient but I do not mind the milage cost I just love driving and being in it, p.s. the xm radio does not hut the confort eather.
Sweet Vehicle
Kev, 08/09/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We are very happy with our new Saab 9-7X. It drives like a car and has an elegant look to it. We think Saab has done a great job on the design. When we are out enjoying our Saab, we always get second looks.
Winter solution
M.marshall, 05/14/2022
2005 Saab 9-7X Linear AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For the person who commented on their 9-7X in the snow: i put a 40+ salt bag in the trunk end and she acts as a rear wheel drive, which i can handle better in purposely difting, n sliding...works great for me, cuz the ass-end is way to light vs. the front ends heavy weight.. hope this helps.👍
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Chevy in disguise
Maverick, 06/22/2005
2005 Saab 9-7X Arc AWD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nice SUV and fully loaded with only the sunroof/rear dvd player option (must choose between the two for no additional charge). Basically a Chevy Trailblazer in disguise here until the 9-6X arrives next year. Lots of GM parts in the interior, makes you wonder about the long term reliablity. The positive is that you usually won't see yourself coming and going while driving down the street.