2008 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

2008 Saab 9-3

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2008 Saab 9-3

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,700–$18,500  

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4.9 out of 5
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Comfort:4.8 out of 5
Performance:4.7 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.7 out of 5
Interior Design:4.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.8 out of 5
Reliability:4.7 out of 5

23 out of 23 people would recommended this car to a friend

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2008 saab 9-3

by Joe
from NM | May 11, 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

"So happy I bought this car spent 2 months trying to find the right one at the right price and sure did. I have owned so many cars over the years and by far this car has been my favorite to drive. Tons of great features and does really well on gas"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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5 out of 6 found this review helpful

2007 Saab Combi wagon

by saaber
from | December 28, 2010

Rating from

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

"I love my car and everything about it. I had bought it new and will be a Saab driver forever. I can see why people buy these cars year after year."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A


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4 out of 5 found this review helpful

I love my new-to-me car

by Draper
from Boston, MA | November 14, 2010

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

"I bought a SportsCombi (Saab 93 wagon) a few months ago from a private owner who listed on cars.com. The car is FANTASTIC. I was pleasantly surprised by the windshield sensors -- when it rains... This is my 2nd used Saab (bought a '97 Saab 900SE Turbo in '07); my husband owns one too. We're fans."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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6 out of 7 found this review helpful

2008 9-3 2.0T Sedan...SWEET!

by Cafasco
from Boise, ID | September 21, 2010

Rating from

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

"I bought this 9-3 two weeks ago. Wow! Talk about underrated...I drove a 325CI and an Audi A4 2.0T prior to getting the 9-3. The BMW was really nice, great feel, but kind of gutless (rwd was iffy for Idaho winters anyway). I really liked the A4, which was in 1st place until I did some heavy research...too many major problems over 50K miles (several owners had to replace the engine at 60K...no thanks!). What else...ah an 06 Acura TL or an 08 Saab 9-3. Well I was going to go for a TL, but way too expensive for the number of miles. Checked out the 9-3. Well within the budget! What? It has 210hp and 221tq @ 1800 rpm fuel efficient engine that runs on 87 reg gas! It's quite, handles well (not quite on par with the A4 or 325Ci, but close), is quiet, comfortable, roomy, big trunk, feels SOLID like the A4 and BMW! I'm actually getting better MPG than my '07 2.5S Altima and have a lot more power!! And I have a 5yr 100K powertrain warranty. Reviews indicate the reliability has improved greatly. OK this 9-3 is the best all around car that I have ever owned (thus far)...and I've owned many...too many! I can't beleive they are not more popular..."

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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15 out of 16 found this review helpful

This is a great car

by saablover
from Lansing MI | September 11, 2010

Rating from

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

"I have been the proud owner of 4 saab 9-3s. The refreshening of the 08 year only made this car better. The cars have always been reliable and the performance for the price is more than adequate. The leather upholstery can be a bit fragile and I encourage all to use leather conditioner to keep it supple and flexible. The only other thing that could be better is a bit more space in back seat for rear passenger seating, and the new standard GM radio looks out of place and cheep in this car. All in all i've bought in the past and continue to be loyal to this brand, cost for maintenance is about the same for any other GM car and i've never had to do any repairs ever! other than preventive maintenance and standard servicing."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work


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11 out of 11 found this review helpful

Good for the money

by Ah aah
from Gainesville Fl. | July 9, 2010

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 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: 4 out of 5

"Bought used, great comments from friends and strangers liking the style. Good performance, comfortable. Spend more time driving now because I enjoy it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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6 out of 7 found this review helpful

great car

by saabist
from | May 6, 2010

Rating from

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

"1.5 year owner, >35k miles on it, 93 sport-combi XWD great in winter & for towing. very confortable, did 27 hours (continuous, stops for food/fuel only)road trip with 3 teenagers in the back, no complains. trunk capacity good. looking forward to seeing new saabs in showroom"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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8 out of 9 found this review helpful

Love !

by SAABownerSouthCentralPA
from Peensylvania | September 18, 2009

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: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I LOVE DRIVING THIS CAR!! Bought a brand new 2008 SAAB 93 Aero SportsCombi at the end of June 2009! It has the 280hp engine with the 6 speed automatic and AWD. It had 92 miles when I bought it. I traded my Pontiac for it and with my trade and rebates it was a steal. Wife and I fight over who is going to drive it. This is my second SAAB! We just love it. Cannot wait till it snows!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Excellent Vehicle

by Car Enthusiast
from Detroit, MI | May 11, 2008

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: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I recently leased this car in December and it is one of the best vehicles I have ever driven. The handling and performance is excellent. The front and rear seats are extremely comfortable. The interior and outside look is very luxurious. Overall, I would recommend this vehicle to everyone!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


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3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I love my car

by agnes
from massachusetts | May 5, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 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 bought the absolute base Saab 2.0. With rebates, it was a steal. It's beautiful, rides well, and surprisingly, gets great mileage. I've been getting about 24 mpg in mostly city driving. It doesn't have quite the performance/handling of other cars I've had, but it's still very good and still very much fun to drive. And comfortable for passengers."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


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