Faults:

Transmission shifting cable broke 1st day I had it. Dealer fixed for no charge.

Power window switch replaced after drink spilled on it.

Sadly GM are closing down production of this line, which in my opinion is superior to most of the stuff imported or foreign owned.

General Comments:

Around town with A/C on 27-29 mpg. On a 3000 mile trip, got over 34 mpg loaded down with A/C on avg 70 mph.

Will get into traffic easily. Freeway on ramps are no problem.

Interior and fit much better than brother's same year Honda Civic.

Faults:

I replaced the Mass Air Flow Sensor a month after I purchased car and the battery was replaced in Feb. Also the up and down for the power seat stopped working.

General Comments:

I bought the car for $6500 with 53k miles privately. We just had our first child and needed a roomy vehicle that wouldn't break the bank. So we opted for a wagon instead of a minivan or SUV. During the first weeks of owning it, I noticed hesitation occasionally and the check engine light came on, I took it to autozone and they said it was a bad Mass Flow Sensor, I replace it my self for $110 and it has been good ever since, I think that may have been the reason the other person sold the car, he may have thought it was something bad. Another time the engine light came and did not go off, I took it to the dealer and they had to replace the battery. Other than that it is a good car, we use it ever day and it has alway started and never broke down on us. It averages about 27 miles per gallon. Also the car has leather, power seats, mirrors, windows, heated seats and mirrors. We are having another child and have put another child seat in the rear. I want to get another year with it before buying a minivan.

Faults:

Covered under warranty: Part of the rear framework rusted out at 43,000.

Had a recall: ignition-module, no cost to me.

General Comments:

Handling is great and ride is comfortable.

I love the interior of my car, carmel and toffee colors with green exterior. Still looks brand new inside and out, (as I'm not hard on vehicles.)

Faults:

Replaced left rear McPherson strut 1800 miles.

Oil cooler and coolant bridge resealed for leaks 6800 miles.

Front cam cover gasket replaced for leaks at 7050 miles.

Front control arm bushings replaced and 4 new tires for abnormal front end vibration at 10090 miles.

Replace ignition lock housing tumblers for lockout at 11200 miles.

Replace power steering pump, water pump, timing belt and plastic wheel liner for power steering pump leak at 27000 miles.

4 wheel alignment and and rear suspension camber kit at 32000 miles for abnormal vibration.

Replaced fuel sender units for no fuel gage reading and intermediate steering shaft for power steering leak at 45089 miles.

Replaced MAF sensor for failed sensor at 55600 miles.

Replaced power steering rack and gear set for power steering failure at 59050 miles.

General Comments:

I definitely have a love/hate relationship with this car. It's a pure joy to drive with LOTS of power and superb handling, but I have to drive it to the dealer to get major problems fixed way too often. One of the main reasons I bought the car was Saturn's notable reputation for reliability and this car has been anything, but reliable. Saturn did stand behind their car by providing me with an extended warranty to 60,000 miles, which is the only reason I might consider another Saturn product rather than totally writing them off after this experience.

Faults:

Tear in driver's cloth seat from routine wear.

Car pulled to right severely; first service visit recommended that more air was needed in R front tire. Second visit recommended four brand new tires. Third visit recommended front end alignment. Problem recurred within 2 months; now the power steering linkage needs to be replaced at a cost of 1500$.

Power steering pump replaced at 36000 miles.

Replaced front brake pads at 60000 miles.

Air conditioning failed at 40000 miles; recharged. Failed again a few months later. They recharged and injected dye. Have never been able to identify the leak AND claim that it works "fine".

Driver door seal leaks water since approximately 40,000 miles.

Trunk tailgate lock broke at 2559 miles.

General Comments:

The center front console is too crowding for people with long legs.

The speed is relatively slow and has had multiple costly repairs since our warranty went out.