Used 2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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jjavim, 08/05/2009
Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car thinking it was great. It was for about 1 yr then perpetual coolant leaks, alignment problems, electrical problems, never ending sensor problems, low mpg, hard to find parts, and expensive parts became the too often crisis. I love the feel and drive but trying to keep up with the mechanic's bill is too much to bear. My Toyota has never had a problem and is only a year newer. Beware of this model if you are not a mechanic or on a tight budget. I was going to give it to my daughter for school but I don't think we could afford it. Won't even qualify for Cash for Clunkers. I would have to give them money to take it.
I will never own another Saturn
planetside, Longmont, CO, 07/01/2011
Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2004 with only 42,000 miles on it. It now has 165,000 miles and has given me nothing but problems since it hit 100,000. Replaced the heater core twice, water pump twice, oil filter, hoses, gas gauge doesn't work right now, and I've replaced multiple spark plugs. I had a Nissan before and it never had any problems at all besides basic maintenance and it had over 250,000 miles on it!!
ambivalent on this car...
brandon, 04/05/2009
Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I traded in my little SL2 in for my "new" L300 and boy, I felt like I hit a hot deal. Leather seats, V6, and all the amentities you can ask for, with a low tag price. After reading all the reviews on the V6 model, the reason why the price on these models are so cheap is because they have horrible reliability issues. What kind of car needs the BCM computer changed out at 36,000 miles? That's what happened to me only 3 days after i purchased it used when i discovered the wrench light go off. The service engine light will drive you crazy, blinking! SO far, after only half a year of ownership, it has had the BCM replaced (600$) and the MAF sensor replaced (400$). Stay far away from this model.
20K Mile Report - 18 months
Hoosier Classic, 02/24/2002
Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 10 people found this review helpful
Love my L300. Still looks brand new and the silver shines proudly along with the Mercedes & BMWs that share the scene. My only true complaint is having to go to the dealership for oil changes - takes too long, they want me to schedule, etc. Local quick lubes make a million excuses about not having filters, but in reality won't service the internal filter this 6-cylinder uses.
peice of junk
fixit, 12/03/2003
Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this saturn based on their reputation. What a mistake! The car has been in the shop on a regular basis. It is underpowered, gets poor gas mileage and I have taken a beating on the cars depreciation. Will never buy another Saturn or GM product. I am going back to either a Honda or Toyota.
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