1997 Saturn SL from North America
Summary:
Highly dependable, very low maintenance
Faults:
I have to replace the brake pads regularly (every 2 years).
My starter went out at 85000 miles.
One manufacturer speaker is blown in the front dashboard.
General Comments:
I bought this car from eBay for $4000 in 2001. I was leery because I had never owned a Saturn. I cannot overly state what a good car it is. I have only had to do routine repairs that the manufacturer indicated at certain miles. I do regular maintenance repairs as indicated. I just LOVE my car and am shocked at how well it drives at its current mileage. The seats...yeah...they need to redesign the seats. On long trips they are very uncomfortable, they are bucket seats, but shaped like a slightly tilted "L" it is annoying.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th August, 2005
5th Aug 2007, 12:09
I have an SL-2 with 205000 miles, my wife loves the car, but too small for me. I have cat problem also and oil consumption issue. I figured that use of oil also was setting off service engine light. My issue may be head gasket because I'm losing small amount of coolant. I want to get her a new car, but she loves this one. It has been a good car for us, but I also was looking at a cobalt for her. She wanted a new motor, but I told her I could get the whole car for the price.