Used 2000 Saturn L-Series Consumer Reviews
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Had the ignition system fail 3 times, once ruining the catalytic converter. Replaced under warrenty 3 times. Finally got a recall notice about it. Rear tires out of alignment. New tires. Cooling system flooded the passenger side. New heating core and carpets. All covered by warrenty.
Transmition blew after 50,000 miles
Nothing but trouble from day one. Most of it was minor. For example, a piece of the intior trim was not molded correctly so it did not fit in place and kept poping out. Every time I took it to the dealer explaining the problem and pointing out that just poping the trim back into place wouldn't work because it would just pop back out. They kept poping it into place. Finnaly had some one else glue it. The major problem was that the transmition self distructed after 50,000 miles. The dealer isn't covering it...
Saturn parts
Any repairs have to be done at the dealer and its prices are very high. For example , Saturn wanted to charge me $170 + taxes to change my two brake lamp bulb sockets. It cost $44.04 for both sockets and my friend changed them for me in less than 1 minute. This is my first car and I will not buy another Saturn in my life.
my saturn
this car is excellent, great to drive. comfortable,great looking, safe, and power is there when you need it.
I'd rather purge both eyeballs...
with my own thumbs than purchase another Saturn. To date it still runs, but I am thoroughly embarrassed to be seen in this "car". I have multiple electrical issues (inoperable door locks, trunk release, blown break lights semi-annually, a radio that goes nearly silent when the windows are down). Designer idiots put the roof lights out of reach and the electrical seat adjustment moves your seat around when the padding is sat upon, whether you like it or not. The horn is rarely accessible due ot the huge bulb of air bag in the middle of the wheel where the horn ought to be.