1998 Saab 9000 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 14 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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1998 saab 9000 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Interiors are comfortable and roomy enough for five adults and all the gear they require for a weekend getaway. The best feature of all on the 9000 CSE is its price tag; the car costs only slightly more than most midsized prestige models, such as the Lexus ES300 and Acura 3.2TL The only problem with the 9000 is that it will be replaced by the all-new Saab 9-5 early this spring. Although we're not convinced that the 9-5 is a better car than the 9000, you may end up kicking yourself for spending $35,000 on yesterday's news. If you love Saabs because of their uniqueness, buy a 9000 today. If you... |
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1995 Saab 9000 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...those Cheeseheads at morning/evening rush hours-never bother anyway.) And do you really need 15 controls to provide hot/cold air and to set the desired temperature to heat the feet or cool the dome? One word describes what you need to decipher the controls and get some heat when starting out in the morning: help. The steering wheel also serves to block some of the buttons in the dash, such as the heated seat and traction control off controls. And, a word of warning if you're afraid of spiders: Test drive the 9000 CDE at night to see whether the third brake light shining through the rear... |
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1991 saab 9000 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1991 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1991: Turbo CD Sedan is introduced... |
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1996 saab 9000 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Nonetheless, the 9000 could stand to undergo the same type of revamping that the 900 got a couple of years ago, making it one of the fastest, most comfortable, fun-to-drive cars for your dollar. Roomy interiors, quirky, yet functional instruments, exceptional cargo space, and powerful engines, in either V6 or four-cylinder turbo guise, are what make 9000s great. Additionally, optioning out a 9000 involves just three selections; these cars come with everything! The only problem with the 9000 is that it is due for an overhaul within the next year or two; leaving '96 buyers kicking themselves... |
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1991 Saab 9000 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...A four-speed automatic is available. STEERING, HANDLING The nicest surprise about the 9000's road manners is that there are no surprises. The driver never has to fight with the steering wheel to maintain a straight course, even under maximum acceleration. Learning how to handle 200 horsepower, though, takes a bit of practice and patience. More than once I left a stop light squealing tires, though not on purpose. The 9000's handling is neutral. All four tires stay plant ed firmly on the pavement regardless of how hard you throw it into a curve. The four-wheel disc brakes do a fine job of... |
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1992 Saab 9000 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It stuttered, it sputtered and it had little power. However, after turning off the key and restarting the engine, the problem corrected itself each time. The Griffin comes only in Eucalyptus Green - the Swedish interpretation of British Racing Green - and features tan leather with suede inserts on the door panels and on the seats. The suede was improperly fitted on the driver's door panel. But that was the only flaw I could find in the way the car was assembled. It's the amount of equipment you get in the Griffin that justifies its price. The car comes standard with a built-in hands-free... |
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1992 Saab 9000 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...time of 7 seconds. Everything that was and is grand about the 9000 CD turbo survives in the Griffin. Despite its size and 16 valves, the 2.3-liter engine is remarkably devoid of buzziness and thrash. When pushed hard toward its upper ranges, the little four develops a soft snarl usually associated with a V6. And that turbo produces some exhilarating, lag-free acceleration in the middle to upper performance ranges where instant power is a useful escape from lane drifters and similar emergencies. Don't doubt that this is a luxury car. Such a description has nothing to do with looks, leather... |
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1992 Saab 9000 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com..."Engineering manuals put the top speed at 154," Falcone said. If the front-drive Griffen follows the traits of the 9000 CD Turbo, the person behind the wheel will find it quite adequately fills the roll of a driver's car. However, there are those motorists who just want to look like they are going fast. About 65 mph will do just fine, thank you. For them, the luxury accouterments of the car will be its most appealing feature, and there are virtually innumerable items which are appealing. There is, of course, full power, leather,a separate air conditioning system for rear seat occupants... |
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1995 saab 9000 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds
...Published: 10/02/1995 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1995: Saab adds a light-pressure turbo and a V6 to its large-car engine roster. |
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1993 Saab 9000 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The platform has been lowered front and rear to reduce those airflow forces that tend to lift and slow a car. Engineers have played with stiffer spring rates, fatter stabilizer bars and heftier front strut piston rods for a tighter, yet less-rumbly ride. This is a taut, stable car on 16-inch wheels--although three spokes suggest a bad case of the "Star Trek" cutes--mated to traction control and anti-lock brakes. The outcome of all this design geometry is a car that is hard to unstick in corners, goes precisely where it is pointed and handles as flat as anything in its class--while outrunning... |
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