Used 2000 Saturn L-Series Consumer Reviews
Joke of a car
Having owned this vechicle for over 8 years, I can say I've not experienced any major problems. This is because there are only 52,000 miles driven. This car has to have the worst resale value. Any repairs almost have to be done at the dealer. Part stores do not carry anything. Dealer repairs are too high priced. Saturn wanted to charge me $32 to change a 3rd brake light bulb. It cost $7 just for the bulb at the dealer. I bought 1 bulb & changed it myself in 1 minute. Saturn has a serious problem with the timing chain & zero tolerance on their engine. Do a little internet research & you will see that Saturn has a major problem on their hands that they are trying their best to avoid.
Not bad for the buck
Bought LS1,4 banger, back in 2004 with about 75k. Now 50k later, I can't really complaint about my car. Sure I had some repairs but it only totalled about $850 in 4 years. Not bad in my opinion. It makes some squeeks and thumps now and then, but hey it has over 120k.
Dont EVER buy this car or ANY Saturn
This was my first car at years old. I was so excited to get it. But within one day of owning this car it was problem after problem. It started off by shifting hard and the engine light came on. Over the past years I have replaced the O2 sensor (and probably every sensor in the car) the ignition switch, the starter, ball joints, wheel bearings, end links, the heater and the fuel pump-TWICE! Also the speedometer and odometer stopped working a year ago, and no one can figure out how to fix it. The last straw was the brake lights failed (not the bulbs, fuses, or the brake switch) still a mystery. Today I purchased a brand new Toyota Yaris and could never be happier. Please NEVER buy this car!!!
Glad to be Out
I am totally disillusioned with Saturn. We had the wagon for a year with roughly 30K miles on it and so far it went through 4 sets of brake rotors, they replaced the worn out tires (what is going on here?), we had a fluid leak so the engine had to come out, and the EGR valve broke and fell off. They always seemed surprised by all this.. Traded it on a Toyota and glad to be out.
I love my Saturn!
I truly love my Saturn! It's a very reliable and economical car to drive! It gets great gas mileage - and my V6 can really get up and go!