2006 Saab 9-5: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $34,100 -$36,195
- Invoice: $31,884 -$33,804
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 Saab 9-5. See if the 2006 Saab 9-5 is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 2.3T |
| Arrival Date: | 03/30/2006 |
| Engine: | Turbocharged dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 36,195 |
| Price as Tested: | 42,908 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3659 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 5168 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 1509 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 26.621 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 18.18 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Fusion Blue Metallic Paint, Sentronic Automatic Transmission, Navigation System, Visibility Package
From the Back Seat
John Biel
APR
Rick Cotta
A sporty, stately wagon, the SportCombi nonetheless suffers a few drawbacks in a class where a few is just too many. Non-linear acceleration, a stiff ride on patchy pavement, some misplaced controls, and poor over-the-shoulder visibility harm what is otherwise an attractive and comfortable hauler.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 2.3T Sport |
| Arrival Date: | 04/20/2006 |
| Engine: | Turbocharged dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 35,195 |
| Price as Tested: | 41,905 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3873 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 7350 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 3477 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 29.703 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 20.7 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Jet Black Metallic, Sentronic Automatic Transmission, Navigation System, Visibility Package
From the Back Seat
Tom Appel
In updating the 9-5, Saab failed to address the cars largest short comings, and actually downgraded the interior. What the 9-5 needed most was a smoother, quieter engine, but little was done to quell this noisy, throbbing mill. Inside, a freshened look comes at the expense of quality, as all the new pieces have a resounding feel of mediocrity. Want a Saab? Buy a 9-3. Want a premium midsize car? Buy anything else. Personally, I like the Infinity G35.
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