2006 Saab 9-3

Pros: Agile handling, tight steering, characterful Saab quirks, exceptionally comfortable seats.

Cons: Slow-revving V6, laggy throttle response, button-intensive dashboard, chassis limited by front-drive layout.

The Bottom Line: The 9-3 is an emotional choice, not a logical one, as its dynamics aren't as good as a 3-Series' or C-Class'. For some buyers, though, it's probably close enough.

Review: My Experience

2006 has been quite a year for new car releases. With all the revised and redesigned models hitting the market at once, I haven't been able to drive half the new vehicles I'd like to. The Saab 9-3 Aero, though, is one...

Pros: Feels and handles great, power, good mileage, yet to see another SportCombi on the road.

Cons: Complicated radio controls - Standard seats are comfortable but sport seats should be an option.

Review: My wife and I bought the SportCombi last week. Since we have two kids, we couldn t get the sports car we would otherwise buy. Driving the SportCombi, it is very easy to forget it's a wagon not a sports coupe.


Looked at some other...

Pros: Affordable luxury, fun to drive, highest safety ratings, very reliable...I LOVE my 2006 Saab 9-3!

Cons: Saab dealers are few and far between.It makes scheduled maintenance covered under warranty difficult.

The Bottom Line: Do your homework and you will see this car is a smart decision. Affordable luxury...highest safety ratings...not to mention it's fun to drive! The best vehicle in it's class!!!

Review: My husband and I have owned the 2006 Saab 9-3 for eight months and have put 15,000 miles on it so far. He is a Marine Corps pilot and we have made two very long distance moves with this vehicle. We had researched vehicles for approximately one year...

Pros: Fresh, sporty look. Great handling and engine! Superb seats, interior geometry/layout and sound system!

Cons: Interior quality is not among the best! Bridge stones makes for a bumpy ride!

The Bottom Line: This car is as good as the Audi A4! What it lacks in interior quality it makes up for with its superior seats and the fantastic engine! Fresh, different look!

Review: I must say I really enjoyed both the look and feel of this car! It's exterior is a surprisingly pleasing mix of Italian-like lines and German-like robustness. In fact this is one of the most robust looking cars I've ever tested!

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