1995 SAAB 900 SE review from North America
"A topless hot rod with European luxury and performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A cooling system hose broke and the cooling system thermostat malfunctioned - these problems may have been related.
General comments?
I bought this car because it was available when my previous car was totalled. I wanted a front drive convertible and had not seriously considered a SAAB before. I was not prepared for the hot rod like performance of the car or the high level of luxury fittings included but they came with the package.
The car is almost as loose and shaky as the '69 Malibu convertible I had many years ago. It's also almost as fast and much better in the twisties. It creaks and groans over rough surfaces and I'm surprised that parts haven't fallen off. Paradoxically, it's also a very solid feeling car on smooth roads.
Ergonomics - seating and controls - are better than any car I've driven. A long drive through the Rocky mountains with the top down (on a sunny day, of course) is bliss. And it's nice to know you can quickly pass almost anything on the road.
Performance and comfort are the best things about the car. The bad things are the shaky body and wobbly gear shift
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 68000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Cabriolet |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2000 |