By indihippi on 04/23/13 13:33 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
Review
This car has been nothing but a nightmare for my husband and I. At 70k miles, the ENGINE blew. We replaced the engine because it was cheaper than buying a new car, but there are just too many problems. Too much road noise, it shakes, the radio went out. We have to change the oil so often, it's crazy. The acceleration, especially on inclines, is terrible. Due to a flood, we will be getting rid of this car. We will never buy another Saturn.
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By saturnsl on 11/21/12 17:49 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car for 800 dollars about five years ago and the only thing that has gone out is the alternator. i dont keep up with maintenance i hate to admit but it keeps on chugging along. i have had dodges before this but they never lasted as long as this thing. my girlfriend has a maxima and it has a problem a week ,. so this car by far is more reliable than most. and the fact that i see them everywhere in town more often than other old cars should really tell you something
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By clone63 on 11/03/12 16:02 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I am only selling my car because I need a large vehicle for work and it is not economical to keep both.
Bought it at 140Km, drove it for 5 years until 250Km, in that time it needed:
Flex pipe, starter, washer fluid pump, and PCV valve.
Pretty good!
Everything still works, was quite abused when I took it, still driving well.
Probably needs brakes and tire rod ends.
Not exactly a thrilling ride, but VERY economical (beats most sedan's MPG) and easy to drive.
Also burned oil since day one, but no problems!
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By eekochy on 04/19/12 05:10 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I recieved my little 2001 SC2 as a birthday present nearly two years ago now. The only problems I've ever had have been the result of the first owner. For example, I just got my car out of the shop because it had been cutting out on the road. While this scared me to death, it turned out that the battery and the cables were both as old as the car (11!) and had never been replaced. Now that these parts have been replaced, it's running like a charm and I couldn't ask for better. Honestly, as with any car, the SC2 will last as long as you're willing to take care of it. My father has gone through 4 Jeeps during the life of my little car, so if the SC2 isn't a hardy car I don't know what is!
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By dab1983 on 09/23/11 19:59 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Bought this car used in 2008 with 105k miles after my 94 SL2 finally died at 204k. 3 years later, it now has 168k miles and is still running strong.
The only issues I've had other than routine maintenance is a bad oxygen sensor that made my car run rough ($70 fix), a passenger power window went out ($100 fix), and an A/C leak ($125 fix).
Other than that, it runs like the day I bought it. Exterior still looks new with no scratches or dings thanks to those dent resistant panels and I take very good care of the interior so it still looks good as well.
I see a lot of people bashing Saturn on here, but I have owned two Saturns and they both served me well.
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By alynn01 on 09/19/11 14:08 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I have had my SC2 for over 4 years now and love it. It has 230k miles on it now and the only things I've had to replace other than breaks and other routine maitenance is the transmission which was the shops fault (transmission flush and didn't put fluid back in) but that wasn't even until 209k and I just recently had to put a new starter in it. When the engine blows I will be putting a Ion redline engine in it though.
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By waffle413 on 09/01/11 15:14 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
Review
It was the first car I ever owned, and i loved it... until problems started stacking up on it. the front right knuckle gave out on me first, then the engine and trans followed. It didn't help with the costs any that Saturn parts are hard to find.
The interior is a bit odd and there really is no room to put people in the back seat. The whole layout of the car is strange, it is awkward and cramped.
I always told people that it is a great car, when it works properly though.
Either way, it was my first car and i loved it but it just leeched money from me every chance it got.
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By gabbyranger100 on 04/20/11 12:11 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I bought the car back in February 2007 for my wife with 95,849 miles on the odometer. We drove it to Florida 6 months later and spent 100 dollars roundtrip on fuel. The only problems we had with it were a bad ignition coil, a/c compressor quit working, water leak(ending up replacing the radiator, water pump and thermostat). Otherwise, it's a decent kind of car but I rarely drive it because it's too small for me but perfect for my 5'3" wife. I have no complaints about it. We currently have over 160,000 miles on the car and still going strong.
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By krose3622 on 02/05/11 18:22 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car used, with a little over 100K, for $2500 (a steal). It has been a life saver of a vehicle... we own an old Chevy pickup (1980's), a 1995 blazer, and a 2000 Pontiac Montana and this Saturn has outlived them all. All of our other vehicles have been in and out of the shop for numerous thins (transmission, blown radiator, bad head gasket) and the Saturn has always been our primary vehicle, never letting us down. It now has over 152K and has needed nothing besides routine maintenance and brakes. Reliable, GREAT gas milage, handles well in all weather conditions. My boyfriend is 6'2" and drives it to and from work daily. Seats are a uncomfortable though for long trips.
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By MylesRodgers on 11/01/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Saturn S-Series SC1 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Do not buy this car. These cars are crap. I've had 2 Saturns so far, and I will NEVER buy another one. They ride like crap, sound like crap, and are as slow as crap. They look cool though.
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