2004 Saab 9-3 consumer reviews

This Car is the best i have ever seen it runs great and i cant believe i own this car best ever. iLy Saab 93

When buying a 9-3, definitely buy the Aero. Styling is great, performance and handling is also great, and comes fully loaded. After 80k miles of driving i came to a conclusion that it is not so comfortable for anyone over 6'. It is a very reliable car, besides a crank pulley seal oil leak at 40k, no other problems. Great car but not for tall people.

This is the second used Saab Convertible I have owned and have loved them both. They have been extremely reliable and about as comfortable as you can get in a convertible. The electronic top is an absolute luxury, the gas mileage is excellent, and the ride is relaxed and smooth. If maintained properly the Saab will easily go 200K miles without an issue.

I bought this car used with 39K, now have 65K - the ONLY problem I've had is the heater blower motor which seized after getting wet in a heavy rain storm (a design issue)...easy DIY fix for $150. It's a pleasure to drive - gets 33mpg on the highway, fast, nimble, handles great, stereo is now fantastic with an added amplifier. I don't know what's going to happen to Saab, but I'd buy another right now if I knew they were going to stay in business.

I bought my 2004 SAAB 9-3 Linear used with 37,000 miles on it. I have had it for 3 years now and have put 90,000 miles of my own on it. The car has always been reliable with a few minor electrical issues. Mechanically the 2.0t engine and manual drive train have been rock solid. I do all my own maintenance and have found everything to be pretty easy to get at. I average 31 mpg in mixed driving but I've gotten as high as 38 mpg on the highway with the cruise set at 62 mph and the A/C off. It is a very stabile and predicable car on the snow and ice. On bad weather days I've passed many 4X4's and AWD's in the ditches while driving to work and have felt completely safe and secure. The 2.0t is a little weaker on the top end then I would like but it makes up for it in amazing low and mid range torque. I have never wished for more engine during normal driving. I almost always make shifts at less the 3000rpm and often pass in top gear without down shifting. My only complaints are it tends have a few rattles and the steering can be a little twitchy on rough roads. I hope Spyker can improve these issues and keep building great turbocharged SAABs for a long time.

Traded in a 2004 Accord EX for a 2004 linear. Accord had 67K miles and Saab had 17K miles. Now has about 30K and it's been great! Was looking for something with more getup and go and this certainly fits the build. Would love to have an Aero, but would get myself in trouble and considering the bad experience I'll stick with what I have. Nice the oil changes are so infrequent.

Love to drive this machine. Saabs really are born from Jets... The Aero is above and beyond anything I could have imagined!

If you want to enjoy this car buy a manual trasnmision! it is a BLAST to drive and EPA estimates are WAY LOW on this car. I get 27+ mpg driving the city streets of Atlanta and have seen 38+ on long highway cruises. Thats right 38 MPG out of a nearly 200hp TURBO motor!! Everything on the car is well thought out with the driver in mind. The bumber to bumber warntee covers EVERYTHING. I'm talking down to the cup holder! Watch out for the 2003 models there were a lot of electrical issues that weren't addressed until 2004. If you are reading this then you are already considering purchasing one of these fine cars. search no more you wont be dissapointed with a 9-3. join the club!

Excellent vehicle, solidly built. Interior is comfortable, with well designed features. Saabs are often overlooked by those shopping for BMW or similar, and they shouldn't be!

This is just a great car. Unlike other cars it has well... everything you could want in a car. Good exterior, good comfort...