Faults:

Have gone through 3 power steering pumps.

Upper pulley spindle disintegrated, threw belt (granted, that was at 250k).

Front end won't stay in alignment. Have had it done 7 or 8 times, and it won't stay put.

Catalytic converter clogged and strangled the engine's power, sent false EGR code and cost more money than needed.

Windshield/windshield wipers don't work well together; hard to see in bad weather. Even with a new windshield, no wipers seem to do their job. It's weird.

General Comments:

This Saturn has been fantastic. I bought it shiny and new in 2002, and it is still going after 262,000 miles. Now though, it is showing (and feeling) its age. Transmission is pretty much on its last legs, but I've babied it for the past year and it is still kicking. But back in its prime, it handled surprisingly well and its 3.0L V6 would blow the doors off of most who tried to race me. Not bad for a "soccer-mom-ish" station wagon.

Apart from the thrown belt when the pulley broke, it has never left me stranded. Always starts. One of the more reliable vehicles I've owned. When I got it, I immediately switched to Mobil 1 oil and the engine is running like it was the day I picked it up. It's a shame I can't run it hard like I used to, since the tranny just can't handle it anymore. Has great utility and it is decently comfortable, plus the stereo is really, really good (one of my favorite features).

All around, it is a great car. It has served me well and I hope it lasts another 100,000 miles (albeit, not likely). Good looks, great performance, and reliable. A great pick.

Faults:

The car has needed nothing but routine maintenance and servicing.

General Comments:

I love my little Saturn wagon. It has been completely reliable and trouble free. It handles well, and everyone who drives it, mentions that fact, and that it's a comfortable vehicle.

The car has been paid for for several years, and although other vehicles catch my eye, I'm reticent to part with my Saturn. It has enough cargo space for just about anything I need to haul, and since I lost my husband a couple of years ago, I appreciate having a vehicle I can count on to get me safely to and from.

I'm surprised by the negative comments of others. I guess lemons come in all makes and models, and we were really fortunate to get this great little car.

Faults:

Lot's of little things including the odometer light.

General Comments:

This car handles extremely poorly in the snow and in fact is the worst in this regard of any car I've owned.

Faults:

The engine light was on, and the steering wheel was stiff during extreme cold weather.

General Comments:

It is a good car, like the 93 Camry I had.

I had my LW300 for 2 years; low maintenance, regular oil change, and the car runs powerful, stable and firm. It feels like a German car.