Used 2000 Saturn L-Series Consumer Reviews
Bad Decision
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.
Aging Well
I liked what I could see on the Website. I got hooked by the 190HP V6 after a test drive. The car does great in the snow, when equipped with snow tires. The wagon has plenty of room to stow and carry my gear. I also love cruising the interstates at 70-80 and still getting between 24-26 MPG. The car has been very reliable for me. I wrote off the Firestones after about 20K. I suggest Michellin Pilots. It is actually great fun on twist roads and very grippy in high-speed Interstate handling. I have had one or two problems, but Saturn of Nashua (NH) was very helpful in getting the car repaired and back to me without a big deal.
- LS1 SedanMSRP: $1,9991,616 mi away
- LS1 SedanMSRP: $2,4951,700 mi away
- LS SedanMSRP: $2,2991,889 mi away
What a disappointment
I have been nothing but disappointed with my LS2. I bought it used from a Saturn dealership...only 1 1/2 years old, 26K miles. I've had it in the shop way too many times for suspension problems, battery problems, coolant system problems, etc. All under warranty, but still too much hassle and inconvenience. I wouldn't recommend this car to my worst enemy.
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I really like the L series by saturn it is roomy and comfortable. I bought the basic model (LS1) and got every thing I needed including a great sounding stereo people have even remarked that my stereo sounds good. I also like the saturn customer service and the car runs great I havent had any problems so far.the L series was actually designed after the opel vectra which is avalable in europe but not in the U.S. I like the fact that there isnt alot of pretentious crap that is completely unnessary in most cars anyways I really dont need a bunch of bells and whistles and buttons and I like to know what everything is for. overall a very good car.
I love my LS1
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.