Overview & Reviews
The 9-2X is an all-new sport wagon from Saab. Sporty and versatile, it shares its platform and mechanicals with Subaru's Impreza wagon.
- Sporty good looks, forgiving ride quality without sacrificing road feel and handling precision, punchy acceleration on turbo models.
- Interior more Subaru than Saab, lacks premium features like a navigation system and stability control.
User Reviews:
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Saabaru No. 1 - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By Nahasapeemapetilon - July 30 - 10:00 amGreat car for what it is worth. Very forgiving handling and extra security with AWD. Hatchback styles versatile enough for casual cruising and moving furnitures.
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Nice Car - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By newatsaab - July 23 - 7:26 pmBought this car due to GM and Saab discounts. Fun to drive, mileage on city/hwy 25 to 33 mpg. Accelerates smoothly, handles well, brakes well. Cruise control maintains speed well. Plenty of room in front and back seats for moderately sized people. Paid $18,500 for linear with automatic and cold weather package. Suprised at good mileage for an all wheel drive vehicle. Would recommend based on limited experience, with available discounts. Seats split and fold flat without having to raise back seat. Can sit a person in one side of back seat and fold down other side. Good all around visibility from drivers seat.
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Nice Car - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By John B - June 26 - 3:36 amI would never pay full price for this, but with the incentives, it was impossible to resist--I paid $20,600 for a $28K car. (I got every option except the automatic.) Interior is a bit cheap and there was a paint flaw. (Dont ever get black paint!) But it is a fun car to drive.
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Saabaru - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By Bryan - June 3 - 6:36 pmMy wife and I were shopping for a used Saab 9-5 wagon when we drove this at the dealer. The ride was amazing and my wife feel in love. With the employee pricing it was a huge steal. It isnt a true Saab, but it is one helluva Subaru.
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The Silver Bullet - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By JMD94 - May 11 - 3:33 pmI caught WRX fever about 4 months ago and had been trying to figure out a way to buy one, but then, I stumbled upon reviews at Edmunds and then saw the GM discount and took the "You only live once" attitude. I love this car. I got a great deal on it, but more importantly, the 92x has reminded how much fun driving can be. Its only been a month, but so far, nothing but fun. Its a real head turner too, you just dont see many where I live in Bethesda, MD. The car hugs the road. My experience so far is that the 92x has a split personality. Drive conservatively, downshift and you can get good gas mileage. Hit 3000 rpm and Grandmas not going to miss bingo afterall, it feels like an F15!
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Practical - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By BOOGEX - May 8 - 4:53 pmI bought this car for the combination of practical features- safe, good fuel economy, AWD, decent performance, reliability. Overall, I like it, but Im not sure if Id do it all over again. Im 62" and find the car to be extremely uncomfortable on longer trips. Its also a tight squeeze as a family car- if you have child seats, they dont fit easily. Its also not an easy drive in heavy traffic- I have a manual trans. and the shifting is kind of a pain compared to other manuals Ive driven. Id go with an automatic over a manual if I were buying again. The few flaws aside, its a fun car to drive for the money.
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Its worth the extra 3K - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By TheKid - April 12 - 1:40 pmMany reviews of this car focus on whether or not it is truly a Saab. Thats a shame since the car should be judged for what it is and not if it is a Saab. Also, these professional auto reviewers never point out that real Saabs, speciafically the 9-3 are not the most reliable cars. Subarus are very reliable. That said the WRX is a great car and the extra 3K for a 9-2X provide you with- longer warranty, upgraded exterior and interior, optional features not available on the WRX (leather, heated mirrors and seats), addtional sound deadening for a quieter ride, and a much better dealer experience. Current rebates make the base list price equal to the WRX. No toll ticket clip? Who cares?
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best - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By racer gti - March 29 - 10:00 amthis car is classy and it needs no new component and it feel good to know you are in one
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Drive it... - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By new92xowner - December 28 - 10:00 amI read many reviews about the 9-2x prior to purchase. The best thing I can tell you is that if you are considering this against a Subaru-drive both and then decide. There is no comparison. Ride quality, sound levels, safety features are well worth the price. Is it a real Saab? My Nissan Xterra was made by a Japanese company with a French majority in Smyrna Tennessee. My inlaws PT cruiser was produced in Mexico by an American company owned by a German one. Automaking is a global enterprise. GM took a great car and made it better. Whats to complain about?
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Take it or leave it - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By Bob908 - September 28 - 11:56 pmWe all know this car is a rebadged WRX. That said Saab has made this car more of a "luxury" car then a "race" car with sound dampening, slightly less stiff suspension, and i believe they took the steering components from the STI. The automatic turbo version of this car does not feel as spirited as its manual counterpart. The thing I am most impressed with is the AWD and the lack of body roll when turning partially due to the Horizontally opposed motor (IMO, 2/3s of a porsches motor). I love my car and think it is an excellent option to consider besides an SUV.
