2000 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

2000 Saab 9-3

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2000 Saab 9-3

Kelley Blue Book Retail $2,275–$5,675  

Average Rating
4.3 out of 5
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Comfort:5.0 out of 5
Performance:5.0 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.8 out of 5
Interior Design:4.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.2 out of 5
Reliability:3.8 out of 5

5 out of 6 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Fun + Practical + Sweede = One Great Car

by Hampten
from Richmond, VA | September 30, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"We have owned our 9-3 since 2003 (we were the 2nd owner). I cannot recommend this car highly enough. It is quite comfortable, has super cargo capacity with rear seats folded down, and the 5 speed makes it quite quick and fun to drive everyday. Small turbo engine is both powerful and fuel efficient. I use my 2000 9-3 as my everyday driver. Really great design back from the Saab 900 days. A classic."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Well built car

by Convertible Lover
from Plantsville, CT | September 28, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Great car. Well built and solid car. 100,000 miles and still going strong. The convertible makes it enjoyable. May never go back to a hard non-retractable roof."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

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So fun to drive

by The dude
from Vancouver, BC | October 23, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I've had my convertible Saab 9-3 for a little over a year now and have always loved getting into it and driving. It is a really fun and responsive car to drive and the look cannot be beat for what they are selling at these days. It has had some minor problems, but what 7 year old car doesn't?"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Great car--and fun

by Top down lover
from Milwaukee, WI | May 3, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"If you buy the car used like I did--then it is a great value--these depreciate quickly in the initial year--but for a $40k car that I purchased for About 1/2 that, it has been a great car with few maintenance issues, great in winter and summer, quick, fun and pretty good gas mileage too. Saabs are a little quirky--but that is part of their charm."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

The Most Un-Reliable Car

by LawStudent
from Greenville, SC | March 27, 2007

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"We've had nothing but problems with my Saab. The brakes have to be replaced often, and due to the design, the replacement is expensive. Tires are expensive too. This would all be fine, because of the excellent handling and comfort, except it breaks down often and costs a ton to fix!! (And, I have less than 70k miles on it!)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

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3 out of 4 found this review helpful

One of the best turbo's out there!

by Geist Saab lover!
from Indianspolis, Indiana | June 22, 2006

Rating from

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Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I've owned this 2000 9-3 SE for 3 years and can say without a doubt that this is THE BEST car I've ever had! Great power, interior is clean and holds up well, great economy but yet definately drives like a sports car. Even great in snow! Only small thing is the torque steer under hard acceleration takes a little getting used to. But definately tops!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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