Saab 9-5

I've yet to drive the car. It became inoperable "immediately after the auction" & was unable to be driven. I wanted out but the Seller offered to tow it to my residence, so I agreed. He did not follow simple instructions on where to put it; instead, it was dropped off in a public alley with no registration or inspection sticker. Police were called, car was towed & impounded & cost me $313.00 to get it back.

It is now at the garage being repaired, but I have yet to receive the temporary registration that was to come with the car. The car will be done soon, and the garage has made it clear they will want the car moved as soon as possible, but I have no way to legally drive it.

I was very disappointed when I finally got to see the car & would not have followed through with the purchase if I had seen it before taking delivery. I think a lot of sellers "sugar-coat" their descriptions, but in this case, it was pretty blatant. I found myself asking "Could this be the same car that was described in the auction?" When I reread the description & looked at the pictures, it became clear the car had not been described accurately & the pictures had not specifically shown the objectionable areas, such as a sizeable dent in the hood and a large worn spot on the seat, neither one of which was mentioned. I think any honest appraiser of this vehicle would describe it's condition as "fair" or perhaps "average for it's age." The seller, however, described it as "almost perfect."

I know there are very honest sellers who go out of their way to describe & photograph all blemishes worth mentioning, but it seems that there are at least as many that do not. Cars will generally look better in photos than they do in person because it's very hard to show small dings, scrathes, etc.

I would proceed with caution on ebay motors car auctions, & always ask the seller if the sale can be mutually terminated if your inspection turns up any conditions, problems or flaws that were not mentioned. Some dealers insist the winning bidder owns the car period, no test drive or inspection allowed. To me, this is just not reasonable. Also, even a car that is sold strictly "as is" should be accurately described as a condition of sale, & if it is discovered the car had undisclosed problems AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE the sale should be rescinded, but seldom is.

I'm not saying I will not buy a car on ebay motors ever again, but I will certainly proceed with caution.

We are very pleased with the car that was bought here on Ebay. Drove it over 200 miles without any problems to get it home. Needs a tune up, but over all I would recommend the place that sold the car, he was honest and the car is even better than what was pictured here on Ebay.

This is my second Saab in 3 years, the first was taken from me by a careless driver that hit me head on. It was a 2003 9-5 and I do believe that if I was in any other car I might have been killed. I was thrilled to find a replacement on e-bay and the deal I got on my Saab was amazing! I drive 20,000 miles a year and spend 8 hours a day in my car and I find the seats very comfortable. I do miss the air-conditioned seats I had, I recommend them to anyone living in the South.

After some research I have decided to go for a Saab as 5 years old car is far more affordable than any of its competitors. This would be a minus for folks buying it new, but real bargain for anyone who wants to buy it.
I like the performance - this car is awesome! The only negatives I can think of is using some cheap parts for their Emblems (they are washed out) and Lug Bolts (they are rusted). Everything else is perfect.

This experience taught me to not trust E-Bay's mileage indicator when reviewing products and distances based upon my zip code. E-Bay's sense of mileage far underestimates actual distance. The seller was most honest and we elected not to complete the transaction. My second lesson is never buy a vehicle sight unseen unless you KNOW the source, and READ all the fine print about your money! I was lucky.

perfect ! very nice car. it has been 2 months since i bought the car. I put 1,500 miles on it, so much fun to drive... dealer is very nice and reliable; smooth transaction; nothing to complain ...

This car is produced by GM. This car is a 2.3 liter with a turbo engine. The turbo basically shoots the hot exshaust flow back into the engine producing a higher horse power of 210. The car is very light and thus makes the car very fast. The Saab 9-5 is just as fast if not faster then the BMW 5 series without the bells and whistles. The savings is substantial. Seats in front are both powered with the heated seats, ranging from 1-3. Seats heat up fast and are a bright spot on a cold winter day. The sun/moonroof is a good thing to have, but I find it ackward to adjust the closing properly because the roof not only slides back, but also adjust to a open tilt up in the rear position. Radio and interior controls are laid out logically. The four window power buttons are located in the center console and takes time to get use to. The power door lock and ignition swith are also located in the center console. The in dash cup holder and center arm cover is build very flimsy. Both are subject to breakage. Rear passenger room is quite adequate and will fit 3 adults comfortable. The Trunk space is huge.

Changing the interior air filter is a task. In order to get to the air filter, you have to disassemble the glove compartment and side well. The the six small screws which cover the filter. Numerous wires also had to be dis-engaged in order to take this cabin filter out. Information can be found on the internet regarding replacement.

Handling is responsive and braking is adequate. The HID headlights are bright, but replacement of the Balist which power this bight bulbs are very expensive to replace. Parts for this car are on the hight side. A duplicate key requires laser cut and can run you well over 140 dolloars. Electronic coding of the chip will run you even more. Ask for a wallet key without the chip, it is a lot cheaper. Overall this car requires a high cost of repair due to the fact that most mechanics will not have the diagnostic tools needed to do repairs.

I would recommend this car because the purchase price is quite economicall savee. Gas mileage is aroune 30 mpg.

This is a great car. Fun to drive. Excellent handling, Comfortable. Beautiful. Sleek. But oh-so temperamental. Durability is not at all what it should be. Be prepared for repair bills.

I absolutely Love this car. This is the best purchase I've ever made. This is the first car I've ever purchased that I will purchase again whenever I'm in the market for a new car.

This is my 5th Saab over the last 19 years. It is a solid, reliable and dependable vehicle. I continue to highly recommend Saab products.