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Saturn wagon problems
Barbara Jean, 06/12/2004
Saturn L-Series LW2 4dr Wagon
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Tires were shot before 20,000. Leak in heating & coolant system was orignially fixed under warranty. It's back, to the tune of $1,200 to fix. Don't recommend the dealership - I specifically asked about this problem and was told that it wasn't anything to be concerned about. Same thing with alignment - they told me it was OK, & now they tell me it's so far out that it must have been a problem for an extensive period of time. This is low milage - under 10,000 per year.-
Nice to Lease
1stSaturn, 05/06/2003
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!
Good Enough for the Price
Jon Abel, 01/01/2004
Saturn L-Series LW2 4dr Wagon
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Initially bought for the euro styling and German (Opel) heritage, and previous good experience with an SL. Engine (V6) is strong and responsive, ride and handling is sporty, though steering has some looseness to it. Interior noise is acceptable. Car has had its share of mechanical difficulties, including a lousy first set of tires, brake replacement before 40K, $1,000 of transmission work at 60K, broken front strut at 65K, bad bearings in HVAC fan (not yet replaced) and electrical problems in sound system at 70K (not yet fixed). If I had to do it again, I would buy it used and purchase an extended warranty, but I would buy it again.
Overall, I'm pleased!
Overall, I'm pleased, 07/30/2007
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!)
Underwhelmed
F J Lewis, 12/19/2004
Saturn L-Series LW2 4dr Wagon
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I've owned many Saturns that were very reliable. However, this vehicle has had too many issues, the most disconcerting being: original (Firestone) tires done at 20K mi.; brake rotors replaced at 40K; turn signal switch replaced at 42K; ignition key/security system switch replacement at 48K (took several attempts to diagnose & correct); A/C repaired at 53K; thermostat & oil seal leaks at 54K. Then there's the light bulb thing and intermittent problems in the sound system-- this is a really weird one (only on AM band; usually when moisture is high). Dealer unable to diagnose because they "can't repeat the problem." It's a good thing I purchased a 6yr/ 75000 mile extended warranty!