Overview & Reviews
A new wagon body style called the SportCombi has been added to the Saab 9-3 lineup for 2006. Additionally, Aero models get a new, more powerful turbocharged V6, which packs 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Linear and Arc trims have been merged into a single base 2.0T trim, and the Aero's old 210-hp turbo four is standard on this model. Finally, all 9-3s now come with body-colored door handles.
- Handles well for a front-drive car, frugal yet powerful engines, generous passenger room, class-leading trunk space, excellent crash test scores.
User Reviews:
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Aero Convert - 2006 Saab 9-3
By neal747 - March 24 - 8:00 amI bought this car used a year ago and it has been great fun. Sporty and luxurious with lots of convenience features. A solid performer the v6 turbo packs a nice punch and the 6 speed automatic shifts better and quicker than I could, so I never feel required to use the paddle shifters. The variable valve timing really opens up the motor under full throttle as it lets out a ferocious scream. Yet quiet and extremely smooth in typical driving. And Saab stands behind the product, they did a free major repair for me even though the car was 5,000 miles past the warranty period! Massey Saab of Orlando is the best.
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saabjsb - 2006 Saab 9-3
By Joanne Braun - December 23 - 2:03 pmI love the way this car looks and the way it drives. Handles very well and the convertible top is easy to operate. Has a very solid feel on the road and good pick-up. Tilt wheel lever is hard to reach, as it is underneath the steering wheel.
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Well rounded tourer - 2006 Saab 9-3
By Paul Guinnessy - October 24 - 1:13 pmThe 9-3 sportcombi is an excellent tourer that keeps the driver well connected to the road without fatigue. The seats are great, the safety features are best in class, and the car is nimble in traffic. Currently averaging 26 mpg in city/highway driving. The interior could be improved, which apparently happened with the later versions of the car. The car also feels more balanced that the sedan version, because of the better weight ratio (52/48 instead of 60/40 in the sedan). This has an impact on the feel of the car and how the suspension performs. The reliability has been rock solid since we leased it. Its very likely we will keep the car when the lease is up.
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Great car - 2006 Saab 9-3
By TJN - September 29 - 3:53 amI traded my 4WD SUV the day a nasty ice storm came through. Slid all the way to the dealership, thought I was nuts to trade that day. Drove home 35 miles on the same ice in a car I knew little about. Performed aewsome, never missed a step. Since then my Saab has been the BEST vehicle I hav ever owned. None of the issues others note, great hwy mpg, fast, safe, stylish, reliable, exclusive (see very few SCs on the road), and tracks through snow and ice w/o the need for AWD. I needed car I could "bond" with, and this is definitely it!
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Great sport sedan - 2006 Saab 9-3
By saabguy - September 12 - 3:03 amI love this car. It handles great and has plenty of power for passing carving up twisty back roads. This Saab is very comfy and feels solid when driving. It doesnt hurt that this car is one of the safest cars on the road.
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Autobahn Tested/Approved - 2006 Saab 9-3
By Keith n Becky - August 21 - 12:23 amWe picked this car up at the Factory and drove it to our home near Frankurt the next day. This car is completely at home while cruising at the 133mph gov. The magazines trash Saab for a couple reasons that stem from the FWD. It will never have the feel of a RWD BMW, but its great for a FWD. The shifter is fine untill you are speed shifting when it becomes a little slow. This and its at the limit handleing are not up there with the BMW, but during spirited driving youd never know it. It is only when one thrashes the car through a small road course, like the magazines do, that one would see the difference. Interior is much "nicer" than the BMW and the rear has more room than the BMW5dr
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Second Time Around - 2006 Saab 9-3
By Pete - July 29 - 2:16 amAlthough Ive only put about 500 miles on this car (has cold weather & premium packages) I must say there is an enormous difference between it and the car it replaces, my 2003 Saab SE convertible. The handling, style, fit and finish are all superior. The added weight combined with improved responsiveness to driver inputs give this vehicle a much more "european" feel. Simply put, this car is fun to drive.
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Saabs best car yet? - 2006 Saab 9-3
By Paul Hughes - July 6 - 2:30 pmThis is my fourth Saab and my favorite. V6 is smooth and torquey, manual transmission light and easy to use. (Kudos to GM on the engine!) And best handling FWD car Ive driven in a long time. Saab needs to upgrade the stereo. it is weak for 300W. Super supportive and comfortable seats, and a more unique convertible choice for So. California, which I like. I highly recommend this car.
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Disappointed - 2006 Saab 9-3
By Unfortunate - June 28 - 4:26 amI hate to have to write a negative review. I have 4200 miles on my 06 SAAB 9-3 Aero and had to have the engine replaced in the car. Engine coolant light to leaky head gasket to engine replacement. Unbelievable!! I love the car other than that. The V-6 has a problem that they wanted the engine back to the factory to investigate. Beware folks!!
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This car makes you unique - 2006 Saab 9-3
By Al B. - June 3 - 11:40 pmIve only had this car for about 2 months and I cant tell you how excited I get when I jump into it every morning. This is a very fun and sleek ride. It handles the turns well, manuevers with ease and when I want to kick it into overdrive I just switch over to the 5M tiptrometer. Just to tell you how well this car handles, I took it to 115 mph the other day on the hwy, and I literally didnt realize how fast I was going. Its that smooth of a ride. Yes, people told me to get a BMW 3 or an Acura TL (give me a break; but I tell you what-this car is just as good as those and the cool thing is that Im the only one I know who owns a Saab! Hows that for being cool.
