2008 Saab 9-5 consumer reviews

When my lease was up on my CTS, I wanted something sporty and fun but not expensive. Saab has done a good job with the 9-5. Roomy, a lot of included features (i.e. Xenon lights, front & rear heated seats) park assist, etc. Biggest qualm is the rough ride and noisy engine. Otherwise, great car.

I love the handling and power! This car (2008 9-5) is a blast to drive. I wish the awesome stereo had more bass though. Also, lacking is storage space and usable cup holders in front. It is truely unique and I like having something different!

Sold my '00 Saab wagon to get the '08 SportCombi (aka wagon). The value of this car is spectacular and compares with others costing much more. The large interior space is important since I'm 6' 3" and have two small kids. A powerful fuel efficient engine, nimble handling, luxury features, very comfortable heated front and rear leather seats with three driver memory settings, snazzy styling, versatility of a wagon, very good safety ratings, and low re-sale value combine to make the car my first choice. Reliability has reportedly been better than all other European brands, which is important because Saabs can be expensive to repair and knowledgeable mechanics can be difficult to find. The downside is a lack of good storage space for the driver and front passenger - no good place to store sunglasses, iPod, coins, or drinks. The center console could be designed to be more convenient for the above items and the glove box is cramped. And excuse the appeal to vanity, but the rarity of the car is part of its appeal to me.

every thing I expected from my 11th Saab. Sweeden has done it again. The heritage comes through looking forward to the next generation

Have driven Saabs since 1980, drove stick for 25 years, now drive automtc.I have never had a lemon or been disapointed.Grew up in snowy hills of Worcester MA and never got stuck (Michelins!). Saabs have it all and for half the dough of the fancy cars. Looks, perf.,comfort, safety, dependability, really comfortable leather heated seats, good mileage. My first wagon, u can't believe what u can fit into trunk space, just like the old hatchbk. Do yourself a favor, drive what Kurt Vonnegut & Jerry Seinfeld drove. p.s. All cabs s/b Saabs!!!

This is a great, underappreciated & overlooked European sedan. With a Saab 9-5, I believe you get a distinctively styled, fun-to-drive, relatively fuel-efficient, roomy, comfortable, safe, European-engineered luxury sports sedan at a great value. Although not quite as distinctive as the Saabs of the 1970's through early 90's, this is still not a cookie-cutter car. This car is best appreciated as a driver behind the wheel. Nice performance (zoom zoom from 40 mph to 60 mph!), delivered responsibly through a turbo-charged 4 cylinder engine. Very smart. Nice handling and steering. Roomy all around, particularly the back seat. Trunk is enormous. I may be in the minority, but I really like this car's styling both in & out. Sporty, assertive, distinctive with some classiness and even elegance too. It will grow on you. Inside, the cockpit feel of the dash puts all the controls exactly where they should be. This is my fourth Saab and it has not disappointed. I believe this is a smart choice, a value in the $35,000 luxury sport sedan universe. Worthy of consideration.