Saab 9-3 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
excellent car reputation for safety see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
The history and the underdog mentality. Also the brand is unique in getting good design and performance in one package. The SAAB brand known for there engineering of new technology, and will see more of that nowadays I guess. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
Saab is different and independent, I know it was part of GM in this model year but they are still made by Swedes and have the Swedish touch. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cool, not showy or glitzy, integrity of design and reputation see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Only a concern when you play the 4 year new car shuffle, not feasible anymore on these cars! Again, if you're stressed out by your coworkers/neighbor's opinion of your car, a SAAB is not the best for you. Unless he/she has one? see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I had never known Saab until the moment I saw a black 93 stationwagon in a used car lot. I started my research, by that time Saab was already bankrupted so that Saabs are cheap to buy but expensive to own. I did my pros and cons and decided to went for it. This isa very special car, very handsomely styled and very, very cool! see full Saab 9-3 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great design inside and out. Reliability sems to be going up with Spyker. I purchased my 2006 with resaerch that the 2002 to 2004 were very troubled years. Bumper to bumper warranty better than BMW. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
cool man see full Saab 9-3 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Saab is a unique Brand. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2004 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
So far Saab has lived up to its reputation. see full Saab 9-3 review |
Saab 9-3 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Some may think that this is an uncertain buy, but who cares? see full Saab 9-3 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Does Saab have an image? see full Saab 9-3 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
GM ruined the brand image. Car reviewers seem to dislike Saab see full Saab 9-3 review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Once upon a time, Saab had a good name, what happened (Read realiability, that may answer your question) see full Saab 9-3 review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Reputation for costly repairs and unreliability. see full Saab 9-3 review |
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Audi now rivals Mercedes and Porsche for brand image. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
great brand see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
I focused on the A4 Avant in part due to many reviews of this model vs other "comparable" vehicles. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Audi-for people who can park themselves, right? this is the brand for people who know better. quattro baby! see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Overall I like the styles, though they need to work on interior design. Here again, the TT designers did great on interior, A4 less so but ok. Audi brand reputation and image to me is one of style plus excellent handling. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Audi is a high-class brand. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Audi is competent without being flashy. Confident without being cocky. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Love German Cars see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I am an avid Audi fan. I have always followed their racing efforts as well as their production cars. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2003 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Audi is a luxury brand. It is clearly the vehicle I would like to be associated with. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
Not as well regarded as mercedes or bmw see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car was taken to the dealership during the initial free maint period of 50,000 miles. I always provided my own synthetic oil as the dealership wouldn't use synthetic if they provided the oil. After 50K, I did attempt to use the dealership on a couple of occasions only to be shocked at the high dollar quotes for the most simple of repairs. They wanted $900 to replace the cam shaft seals. $1800 for timing belt kit install. The dealer attitude is that owner repairs are only done by fools at their own peril. My experience with this car has led me to understand that Audi vehicles do require more maintenance and attention than your average Japanese brands. It is a German car and there are engineering qualities that I admire. But it ain't a spaceship requiring a highly skilled scientist to work on it. Given this snooty attitude I experienced at the dealeship, I wish Audi (Service Reps) would be less about making a buck and more about pleasing the customer. Audi cars are fine vehicles. However, if you want to own one, try to do some of your own maint and repairs. I see too many negative comments in other review forums related to the high cost of ownership due to repairs at dealerships. I understand that some folks can't or won't work on their own vehicles. If this is your situation, I would not recommend an Audi. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review |