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Saab ageless design
by Lexington KY on 10/20/2005.
Trim: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero, Owned less than 1 year.
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Pros:
Styling is great, just one look and you know it is Europian ageless design at it's best. This car will look good in 5-10-20 years from now. Also safety equipment is at the top of luxury segment.
Cons:
I could use extra cup holder, engine is a bit noisy for the luxury segment but hey it is 9-5 aero with High Output Turbocharger(HOT)making 250 horses an something has to scream. This car makes you feal good as soon as you sit in it and I love it.
Overall review:
If you want to get a car that has apeal, that makes you feal good every time you drive it and hate to spend money on 5 series BMW or E class Benz this is your car. If you looking for cheap, depandable transportation and do not care about style go get Toyota Camry.
Review ID: #480154
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Ultimate value Sports sedan
by An MSN Autos Consumer on 10/23/2003.
Trim: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero, Owned less than 1 year.
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Pros:
Ride
Performance
Fuel economy
Safety
Cons:
No AWD version
Overall review:
Overall excellent. Very good value compared to its competitors i.e Volvo S80, BMW5 etc
Review ID: #387252
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Great car; engine failed; google "Saab Sludge Issue" and educate yourself!
by Lifelong car guy, builder of many engines. on 03/21/2010.
Trim: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero, Owned 2 years.
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Pros:
The car looks great, and you don't see one on every corner. Fun to drive and very comfortable. Great handling and brakes.
Cons:
Engine reliability.
Mine was fine till I moved into town, then it croaked (2 rods knocking) after 1 month. Apparently the shortened trips allowed the "Saab sludge issue" to rear it's ugly head, even with synthetic oil. The dealer was unhelpful when they couldn't find the previous owner's oil record (even though that same dealer told me when I bought it that it was under warranty!), so I question the value of any warranty claims.
Research "Saab Sludge Issue" before buying a Saab.
The "big turbo / little engine" combination gives the car a very sluggish feel around town, unless you engage the "sport" option (by pushing a button on the shifter) for each drive.
Overall review:
The Aero is beautiful, attention-getting, and fun to drive. The interior is comfortable and easy on the eye. The sound system is incredible, and the ride is quiet (though not "soft", due to the sport suspension and low-profile tires). The "sport" setting on the 5 speed auto adds a lot of needed zip to the low end around town.
This is one of the nicest cars I've ever owned or driven, and I'd be wildly happy with it, if the engine hadn't failed. I used full synthetic oil during my 30,000 mile ownership, but have no record of the previous owner's habits. I expect a car like this to live more than 118,000 miles.
Review ID: #546165
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Lame Saab
by An MSN Autos Consumer on 03/27/2009.
Trim: 2003 Saab 9-5 Linear, Owned 3 years.
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Pros:
Decent powertrain, fun to drive and comfortable.
Cons:
Bought a 2003 Certified Saab. Massive work done under the warranty. The oxygen sensor replaced twice. Both times within 9 days the main computer went ($800 if no warr) Seat belt release had to be repll and the new one was going bad. Brake modulaters twice. The killer was Interrmitant brake trouble since summer of 08. Dealer could not reproduce problem but said 'don't worry, you brought it in before the warr. expired so it will be covered'. Right after warr. ended I reproduced the problem, they were going to fix it under warr. When I took it in they said its the ABS module (part is $2600.00) and Saab won't fix it under warranty. So much for Saab and Scott Dealerships in Emmaus, PA
Overall review:
Fun car if you can afford all the repairs.
Review ID: #538243
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herfe
by nregerw on 10/17/2007.
Trim: 2003 Saab 9-5 Linear, Owned less than 1 year.
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Pros:
mbgrt
Cons:
jrhehw
Overall review:
mh56uy
Review ID: #517818
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