2001 SAAB 9-3 Viggen review from North America
"In one word, sublime"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet. I've only had the car less than two months. I've had it aligned, but honestly, it could have just been my unfamiliarity with torque-steer, a trait this car has in abundance.
General comments?
I've had 4 other Saabs (900's), two turbo convertibles. This Viggen is by far the most satisfying in every way.
I tell my friends it seems as though I've been driveing a Honda Civic all these years!
The Viggen is aggressive, fast, spry, fun and very, very sexy (triple black).
When I'm not driving it I'm staring at it in garage over a glass of vino blanco.
I've been a SAAB guy for years and somehow only now do I feel a true part of the SAAB family.
Admiteddly, the torque-steer is something to get used to, dangerous even, but everything else else about this Viggen is habit forming.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 HO turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2005 |