2005 SAAB 9-3 Linear from North America - Comments

18th Apr 2006, 20:01

"Very reliable"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nothing.

General comments?

Car handles very well. The turbo boost is nice and kicks in when I need to go to warp speed right away.

The seats are comfortable, but I don't like leather because it's a bit slippery. U.S. models only offer leather only.

The headlights are well designed.

The car is one of only 4 cars that has a IIHS gold pick rating for safety. I have not had the chance to test this myself.

The rear seat does not fold completely flat, but it almost does. The only way for this to be done would be if the rear cushion pivots out of the way. I don't know of any new car that does this, only some old cars that are no longer made.

If you get the V-6, that engine is made in Australia with some Chilean parts. The convertible is made in Austria. People who are anti-Austrian, Australian, or Chilean should consider getting a sedan with a 2.0 turbo engine.


19th Apr 2006, 21:42

"The rear seat does not fold completely flat, but it almost does. The only way for this to be done would be if the rear cushion pivots out of the way. I don't know of any new car that does this, only some old cars that are no longer made."

Volvo has had this feature on it's Wagon's since the early 70's and possibly ealier. They continue this feature on some of it's later models I believe.


22nd Oct 2008, 11:22

A lot of the new econo hatchbacks have the rear cushion pivot out of the way, i.e. Honda Fit, Hyundai Elantra Hatchback, maybe some others in that class...

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