Faults:

The fuel pump went out, but that has been all. I went to have brakes put on, and someone apparently worked on it before that, and put the wrong size drums on. Not the car's fault.

I do need two new tires, but that is because one is patched from picking up a bolt in the road, and one is because the rim is slightly bent from hitting a huge pot hole 2 years ago.

I had an alignment done, and encountered no unusual problems. The alignment was done like any other vehicle. I was not told I had to have any special equipment.

General Comments:

The car has got heart. It looks like a normal mid size car sort of a sleeper, but when you step on the gas, it surprises some of those around you. It is great when you have to get out of a tight spot in a hurry.

It is very comfortable to drive.

It handles very well.

The trunk space is super!

Faults:

Everything has gone wrong, can't keep good tires on the back from a factory defect.

Coolant sensor went out 3 times last year, and seats were worn after a week of having it.

General Comments:

First time owning a Saturn. Won't have another one ever; rides rough and very uncomfortable.

Faults:

Fuel pump went and left me stranded in traffic at 121000.

Catalytic converter went at 95000.

Loss of radiator fluid on a regular basis at 85000.

AC/climate control went at 80000.

Excellent gas mileage (30-31 highway)

General Comments:

I have owned three Saturns, the first one (the first generation) was excellent.

The second one was okay -- but had brake problems early. This one has had a number of problems.

Questionable about whether I would purchase another one.

Faults:

Fuel pump at 28000.

Paint job is terrible.

Seats wore terrible.

General Comments:

My wife bought this car, and uses it to go back and forth to work, which is short 8 mile easy route. In that time, the car wore like it was going thru a battle field. The paint faded and the seats wore within a few years, and the overall ride progressively got uncomfortable.

Needless to say, we take my car most places.

Faults:

Electric fuel pump.

Battery.

Brakes.

Tires.

General Comments:

Pros:

Fun car to drive if you like speeding.

Great handling car even at high speeds.

Nice pickup from a stop.

Very good on turns.

You can go at 90 mph and it feels like 50 mph.

Very dependable car.

I bought the car used at the end of 2003 for $10,000. It had 22,000 miles and now I have 160,000 miles on it. All I had to replace beside the normal oil changes, wear on brakes and tires, have been fuel pump ($900) and the battery. Everything else on the car is original equipment.

I would definitely would buy a Saturn again. It is the best car I have ever owned.

Cons:

Cloth seats stain easily.

Not a great looking car.

Engine light comes on and off, but it has not caused a problem.

Interior light went out a while back and I have not fixed them. I checked the fuses and it is not a fuse problem. I was told it is a computer problem, and I do not want to pay the money

Faults:

The climate control is impossible to control. It is either too hot or too cold.

After making my final payment on the car (five years), I had to replace the tires for a wholesale cost of 650$!

Immediately, (the very next day) the car stalled on me during rush hour traffic on a dangerous curve on a steep hill. After having it towed to the dealership, we found out that the fuel pump will have to be replaced, at a cost of 800$.

For the past year, there has been a grinding in the front whenever I make a slow, sharp turn.

The gas mileage is poor.

We will never buy this brand of car again!