Saab 9-3 Saloon 2.0T Aero 4d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
If buying new, try to get an ex-demo you get all the toys! Might have seemed a bit pricey without that, mind.
Costs
Fuel economy ok on long trips, v. poor on short hauls. Also it got driven into a fridge (yes, a fridge) in a carpark on insurance so fine, but v. pricey to get new bits glued on!
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On the road
Driving
Completely fabulous. Sticks like glue (for such a big car), goes like stink.
Performance
Whoosh! 1st seems a bit short, 2nd has a big old traction-control-inducing turbo lag, 3rd is a dream from 2 to 80, 4th, 5th, 6th all fine. Doing a ton up a hill & need to overtake? Drop a cog and off you go!
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing's gone wrong so far!
Image
A compact, low-slung look from the side coupled with a nice scary front good for clearing the outside lane of laggards in Beamers!
Comfort
Great for driver and co-pilot a bit tight on legroom in the back. We manage fine with 2 adults & babyseat though.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None
Other
None
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes