Used 2000 Saturn L-Series Consumer Reviews
Used L-Series for sale
Bad Decision
Diana Hawley, 08/07/2003
2000 Saturn L-Series LS2 4dr Sedan
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Tomorrow I return my leased 2000 Saturn- LS2 What could have been a good car for Saturn was a bomb. It was a loaded V6. Too bad that Saturn put a gas tank suited for a lawnmower on a v6 engine. It's only 12 gal. The gas mileage is poor, about 18mpg. The biggest problem has been the engine coolant. At 17,000 had a major engine repair. Never trusted it after that for trips. The wind noise is deafening. The sound system is good but impossible to enjoy due to the wind and road noise. I would NOT recommend this car nor would I ever buy or lease another regardless of the incentives. They have lost my business back to the Japanese car market forever.
Nice to Lease
1stSaturn, 05/06/2003
2000 Saturn L-Series LW2 4dr Wagon
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Initial problems including tail light going out 3 or 4 times. Gave me a huge explanation at the dealership...then they don't resolve it! Please...the ignition locked so you couldnt start it..it finally did and Saturn replaced whole cylinder...a/c crapped out in 1st year..they fixed no problem...are you seeing a pattern here? Tires wore out at 20k...whats up with that? Leaking from the dash...fixed...directional won't auto-turn off...they deny it. Engine powerfull but incredibly noisey!
I must have gotten a great one!
NCdoug, 05/31/2007
2000 Saturn L-Series LS1 4dr Sedan
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I see many complains of poor quality which is just the opposite of what I have experienced. Since buying new, I've only replaced tires, battery, and windshield wiper blades. The LS1 still has the acceleration and fuel economy (26 mpg) that it had when new. I've got the automatic with upgraded sound system. The only time it has been in the shop was for two recalls. One for replacing door handles and another to remove a gas shutoff valve. I've never had any light or electrical problems mentioned by others. This is my second Saturn. I still have the first, a 1996 SC1 with 192,000 which still uses no oil and gets over 35 mpg with an automatic tranny.
Overall, I'm pleased!
Overall, I'm pleased, 07/30/2007
2000 Saturn L-Series LW2 4dr Wagon
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Its first owner pampered it, and so do I. There have been only a couple of repairs, each under $1,000, in its 7 years. It handles very well in all conditions, and the engine is very responsive (though a little sluggish into first gear). It's loaded, and all features work well. The design is simple, cargo space is excellent, the body integrity shoddy (quality control was out to lunch for the doors, seals, and cargo area wall inspections!)
I love my LS1
Al Sylvia, 12/16/2007
2000 Saturn L-Series LS1 4dr Sedan
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My Saturn has been the best coupe I've ever owned. I bought mine new in 2000, and almost 8 years later the car is still performing like new. It's only broken down twice while I've owned it -- both times the fixes were simple and inexpensive. The transmission is geared just right -- just the right amount of pep for a mid-size 4 cylinder, but not so powerful as to entice my teenage son to drag.