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Saab 9-2X vs. BMW 3-Series Reliability Comparisons

Saab 9-2X Reliability vs. BMW 3-Series Reliability:
Saab 9-2X Reliability vs. BMW 3-Series Reliability:

You won't find Saab 9-2X or BMW 3-Series reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Saab 9-2X and the BMW 3-Series truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Saab 9-2X and BMW 3-Series reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Saab 9-2X and the BMW 3-Series were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Saab 9-2X and the BMW 3-Series have been recently.

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Saab 9-2X Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr   25 3-Series 4drs, 2.6 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 2600 miles

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2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr   21 3-Series 4drs, 5.5 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 4600 miles

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2011 BMW 3-Series / M3 133 3-Series / M3s, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 16100 miles

24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 BMW 3-Series / M3 48 3-Series / M3s, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 27800 miles

36
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW M3   15 M3s, 10.1 months of data per M3, average 27900 miles

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2009 BMW 335 30 335s, 8.4 months of data per 335, average 33100 miles

38
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW 328 56 328s, 8.4 months of data per 328, average 31800 miles

48
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW 328 39 328s, 10.2 months of data per 328, average 49200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.30
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW M3 35 M3s, 9.7 months of data per M3, average 28600 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.67
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW 335 54 335s, 9.3 months of data per 335, average 45200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.74
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 BMW 328 62 328s, 9.3 months of data per 328, average 58900 miles

48
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 BMW 335 60 335s, 9.7 months of data per 335, average 52600 miles

49
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Saab 9-2X 36 9-2Xs, 9.9 months of data per 9-2X, average 75100 miles50
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr 105 3-Series 4drs, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 78400 miles

First year for the E90 4-door.57
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr   21 3-Series 2drs, 8.7 months of data per 3-Series 2dr, average 60900 miles

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2005 BMW M3   15 M3s, 9.3 months of data per M3, average 63000 miles

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2005 Saab 9-2X 57 9-2Xs, 9.4 months of data per 9-2X, average 92500 miles51
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 BMW 3-Series 38 3-Series, 8.5 months of data per 3-Series, average 81900 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.59
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 BMW M3   20 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 73200 miles

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2004 BMW 3-Series 50 3-Series, 9.5 months of data per 3-Series, average 93400 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.81
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 BMW M3   15 M3s, 7.8 months of data per M3, average 82100 miles

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2003 BMW 3-Series 40 3-Series, 8.9 months of data per 3-Series, average 98900 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.125
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 BMW M3   12 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 90300 miles

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2002 BMW 3-Series 43 3-Series, 8.3 months of data per 3-Series, average 105600 miles

105
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 BMW 3-Series 48 3-Series, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series, average 122500 miles

114
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 BMW 3-Series 28 3-Series, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series, average 142600 miles

96
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 BMW 3-Series - E46   14 3-Series - E46s, 9.9 months of data per 3-Series - E46, average 154600 miles

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1998 BMW 3-Series / M3   23 3-Series / M3s, 8.4 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 126800 miles

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1995 BMW 3-Series / M3   13 3-Series / M3s, 5.5 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 142700 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Saab 9-2X

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What Our Members Are Saying about Saab 9-2X Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Saab 9-2X: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 The 9-2X has had no need for repairs and runs well. The 9-2X is essentially a Subaru Impreza which has a great reliability record as well. Strong and reliable motor and drivetrain.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Subaru who really is the manufacturer of the car has proven that the WRX hits the balance of fun and reliability.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Built by Subaru, on the existing WRX assembly line, with a good reputation for reliability and durability
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 I had a old 1988 3 door Subaru standard, got 300k+ punishing miles out of it before a head gasket blew. replaced the gasket and it kept right on. This new Saabaru has 61k miles and nothing has broken yet.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Never needed to do anything but normal maintainence. Starts every day and hums along without protest. Paint sucks though and my Saab decal on the front has lost its color.

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