Overview & Reviews
The base 9-3 three- and five-door models have been replaced by a value-priced SE five-door. High-performance Viggen models get a new interior color and a carbon-fiber instrument panel.
- Comfy interior, versatile hatchback model, powerful turbocharged engines.
- Controls not always intuitive, torque steer in Viggen models.
User Reviews:
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Solid, but Fun Car... - 2002 Saab 9-3
By nm - April 26 - 10:00 amWe looked at Nissans (Altima and Maxima), Toyotas (Camry and Corolla SE), Fords, Mini, and Volvos. We liked the Saab the best because they gave us a great lease deal and we did not have to mess around with all of those Option packages. The 9-3 Turbo has everything you will need right out of the gate. Its fast, nice-looking (midnight blue), functional (OnStar), luxurious (Leather, Power Everything, Sunroof), and reliable. I drive on the highway all day and this car is a joy at high speeds. At night, the dashboard lights are easy on the eyes.
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Solid, but Fun Car... - 2002 Saab 9-3
By NM - April 26 - 10:00 amWe looked at Nissans (Altima and Maxima), Toyotas (Camry and Corolla SE), Fords, Mini, and Volvos. We liked the Saab the best because they gave us a great lease deal and we did not have to mess around with all of those Option packages. The 9-3 Turbo has everything you will need right out of the gate. Its fast, nice-looking (midnight blue), functional (OnStar), luxurious (Leather, Power Everything, Sunroof), and reliable. I drive on the highway all day and this car is a joy at high speeds. At night, the dashboard lights are easy on the eyes.
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One heck of a car - 2002 Saab 9-3
By everynewday17 - February 4 - 1:40 pmBuying a used Saab is great for a couple reasons: 1 - The price was great. 2 - The car is amazing. This Saab 9-3 SE is an absolutely fantastic car. It has a premium package (sport susp, better audio, full leather, ACC) and heated seats. The 5-speed shifts smoothly and accleration is excellent. Suspension is quirky, yet entertaining. It handles corners very well. Its absolutely beautiful in black. The hatch has a plethora of room for anything. Rides quietly. Engine noise is really insignificant. Fuel economy is great for a car with its power. No torque steer.
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Steel Gray Beauty - 2002 Saab 9-3
By Ric C - December 26 - 10:00 amA wonderful car to drive. The Turbo has been improved and the 205 hp engine has plenty of power. I live in Utah and it takes the mountains with ease. The Saab $269 per month lease is incredible. The rent charge is under $14 for three years. Basically a 0% interest 3 year loan. I will purchase this car at the lease end. It will be worth about $2000 more than I paid for it.
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My Lord, Saab comes out of nowhere!!!! - 2002 Saab 9-3
By CobtheCrazed - November 15 - 2:00 amI was searching for a used convert. for a couple of months. At first I liked the Boxter, then the BMW, the the Mercedes SL. At no time did I even think of the Saab. I went to the dealer after my sister told me about a sale going on, I said, why not, they are cool looking cars and they fit with my snobby job in banking. Let me tell you, I had a ball testing this thing. From the ease of the convert. top to the turbo boost and the little S button for extra speed. I bought a 2002 model that same day and I wound up getting a bumper to bumper warrenty until 2009 or 100,000 miles. Final cost before tax, $27,000. Simply Amazing car.
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Best car I have owned... - 2002 Saab 9-3
By misplacedyankee - October 12 - 12:20 pmViggen is a rocket. Great car with awesome utility. I highly recommend a Saab 9-3 to anyone and cannot wait to buy another Saab.
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Drive one & you just might buy one! - 2002 Saab 9-3
By barry - October 9 - 10:00 amSurprised from the start, this is a true lux. vehicle with true sports feel. Wish it was a stick, though, would really be fun to drive.
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Bring the Viggen Back !! - 2002 Saab 9-3
By Vanmark - June 25 - 6:20 pmHi Everyone, This review is dedicated to SAAB (GM), This car was a marvelous achievement especially with a 4 cylinder engine generating so much power, great fuel economy and low emissions. The bottom line is SAABs turbo engines rule. It dont matter how you cut it !! and by the way I love the exterior styling with the hatch back, its SAABs unique finger-print and its highly functional, its a sports car, its almost a station wagon its great for a family and it cranks 230 bhp from a 4 cylinder engine that can easily be tuned to produce 300 bhp.
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2nd Saab - 2002 Saab 9-3
By Previous owner - May 9 - 10:00 amI am very satisfied with my 02 9-3 SE. This is my first automatic Saab and its just as peppy as my 99 9-3 was in a 5-speed. I enjoy the benefits of traction control and On-Star in this new model. Cant say enuf to praise the car or the dealership, Just Saab. They go out of their way to please the customer. The old saying that the customer is always right applies here.
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Steel Gray Hunchback - 2002 Saab 9-3
By robg3176 - April 28 - 11:10 pmMy wife called it a hunchback, so it is my Steel Gray Hunchback. Was looking around for another car actually, and test drove it, didnt feel right, and the one I wanted was sold. But I saw this one, and it had tint and a built in alarm. I was looking for utility, such as a hatchback to lug things around. 4 doors too. I also required better gas mileage since gas prices were sky rocketing. Also, power with torque to go up hills and turns. Alas, I test drove this 2002 Saab 9-3 SE: has leather seats, and more power than normal. It is a 4cylinder turbo auto, more economical than a 6cyl, with just as much power because of the turbo. Driving it ever since and my wife and I love it.
