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by gbraun
Oct 09 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Driveability, safety, cargo, design, fun factor
Cons: Potential little issues, torque steer, weak image (is that a con or a pro?)
The Bottom Line: Swedish Style, Performance and Safety, It's probably a love a hate thing though, so test drive one and see for yourself.
I love my Saab!- whew, I needed to get that out.
You may not believe I could feel that strongly about a car, and you’d be wrong. Oh sure, it has a couple of faults, but accepting these faults is what love’s all about, right?
Yes I...
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by slbenz  - Top 500
Oct 02 '02 - Updated Mar 30 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Ammenities, seats, handling and gas mileage.
Cons: Cowl shake, poor rearview visibility.
The Bottom Line: A great car that is quiet, handles well, with a ride that is compliant most of the time.
This review is for a 1999 9-3SE convertible with an automatic transmission. It was bought as a replacement for another car I owned and reviewed also, a 1988 Mercedes Benz 560SL which was a great car. The Saab can definitely spoil you, especially the SE...
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by jamesonsviggen
Feb 26 '06 - Updated Feb 28 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Torque, rarity, performance, economy, torque
Cons: torgue steer, semi pricey to maintain
The Bottom Line: One of 400 ever made, from the seats, turbo goodness, great looks, 30mpg highway, build quality, hatchback practicality, cheap insurance..what else could you ask for?
I am a car enthusiast who has owned more then one Saab and a couple of sports cars over the years. I have become rather familair with my most recent purchase, my Viggen and will give some good information for prospective buyers. This car is really ...
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by Ben_Black
Oct 15 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun, Understated, Great Value
Cons: See above
I had always promised myself that, if I was single on my 30th Birthday, I would buy myself a Porsche 911. Not a new fancy Porsche mind you, but a very used one, mid-80's at the newest. I only needed a weekend car, so who cares about practicality.
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by jeffkirk
Nov 15 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, luxury, sportiness
Cons: Reliability
I purchased an early '99 9-3 about a year and a half ago via Saab's balloon purchase program. I had been considering a number of other cars as well (Audi A4, BMW M3, BMW M roadster), but at $430 a month for an automatic-equipped $38K model, the 9-3...
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by Sunliner - Top 1000
Jan 31 '00 - Updated Mar 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Turbo Zip; Huge Cargo Area
Cons: Cramped Passenger Area; Reliable?
The Saab 9-3 is a total hoot to drive. We tested the BMW 323i, Volvo S70, Audi A4 and Saab 9-3, and the Saab was the most fun to drive of them all -- which is not to say it was the BEST, but the most fun.
The standard 185-hp turbo four and...
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by tyreal101
Apr 07 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fuel economy, performance, space, storage, aftermarket, looks, reasonable insurance rates
Cons: needs premium fuel, not a big head turner, expensive maintenance
The Bottom Line: Get this car and hang on to it! Saab doesn't make this body style anymore!
This Saab is the first "performance car" I have ever owned, and I absolutely love it! My first car was a 93 Ford Taurus, sure it was pretty comfortable for my first car, but it lacked something I was afraid of when I first got it. Reliability. Within ...
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by leilanrose
Jan 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great drive and reliable
Cons: limited rear-visibility
We purchased a 1999 Saab 9-3 just over a year ago and have absolutely loved the car! This has been the most enjoyable car to drive that I have ever owned. When the turbo kicks in, be prepared to zoom past your fellow drivers. I am not a person who...
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by emcerlain
Dec 21 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, good acceleration, reasonable insurance and superior lease terms
Cons: Pronounced blind spot, poor climate control, CD player prone to skipping, problems with retractable antenna
With my lease on a 1995 Mitsubishi Galant nearing its end, I was looking for a more exciting replacement for an otherwise standard, but extremely reliable four door sedan (in four years all I had to replace was the battery). After briefly considering...
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by stretchcannon
Dec 14 '99 - Updated Apr 08 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Seats, trunk, seats, interior layout, seats
Cons: Cupholders, changeholder, tires, shifter, radio
The Bottom Line: Unreliable, uncontrollable, overpriced, loses $700 a month in resale value.
---APRIL 2002 UPDATE---
As my 3-year lease winds down, I thought I'd write a final update on my experiences with my 1999 Saab 9-3 S.
The heater knob has snapped off for the third time. The rear washer has recently stopped working, and the...
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by trader
Mar 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, Styling, Fun to drive
Cons: rear leg room
After testing driving and comparing the Audi A4, Nissan Maxima, Volkwagen Passat and the Saab 9.3 the Saab was a clear winner. The car had all of the features and handling that you would expect from a much more expensive car. My decision to lease was...
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by skylergirl
Apr 01 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Looks nice. Nice features. Peppy manual transmission.
Cons: Terrible reliability! Mechanical defects galore. Maintenance costs. *GAG*
The Bottom Line: I'm sorry that I ever leased this car. It has been nothing but problems and headaches dealing with the car and the dealership.
Leased a 1999 9-3 standard 4 door hatchback in late 1998. This was one of my "dream cars."
It had lots of nice options. I've greatly enjoyed the heated leather seats in the winter time. Nice safety features including side air bags and...
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by cavals03
Jan 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great ride, great value
Cons: Urban driving will cause costly repairs
My family decided to lease this car mainly on the basis of a great lease price offered by a neighborhood dealer, but we quickly fell in love with the car. The bottom-line is that it is a lot of fun to drive, it corners well, and has a pick up comparable...
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by Xorg - Top 1000
Jan 04 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great ride, huge storage in the back
Cons: Tight rear seat legroom
When my wife's 1987 Toyota Camry finally had to move onto a new home, we researched just about every car on the market and finally narrowed it down to a Volkswagen Passat or Saab 9-3. After spending a few hours with both cars, we were definitely leaning...
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by whackbag
Jan 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, Speed, Safety
Cons: Can't Think of Any
I have been driving Saab's new and totally redesigned 1999 9-3 for just over five months. I previously drove a Saab 900S the precursor model to this car and have noticed the many differences and improvements made in the production of the 9-3. This car...
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