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Great Car
Greg Hayes, 08/21/2008
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My L200 is really a fully dressed L300 except it has the 4 banger engine. We have had the dealer do all recommended servicing and other than a blown fuse and the normal the wear and tear items, we have not had any problems with this, our 5th Saturn!
THE midsize car to drive if you're tall!
Moose Man, 03/31/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
What a great car! As somebody who's quite tall (6ft. 5in.), I can't believe the amount of headroom in the L200 - it's the feature that "sealed the deal". I had looked at a number of other midsize sedans, and this one had the most headroom/legroom of any I test drove. I took the car on a long road trip last summer, and couldn't believe the gas mileage I was getting - 45mpg on a hilly, winding stretch of the trip with the car packed to the gills and the AC running the whole time.
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Great car
Toolbox, 03/19/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car after many test drives in other brands and after burying a lemon Contour. Out first trip netted 35MPG and left a grin on my face that is still there. I love the handling and performance and the comfort is second to none. The only problem has been with the Ignition key and tumbler, which the dealer replaced in a very fast and efficient manner. I truly enjoy the service the dealer gives and will certainly buy another Saturn.
Perfect Used Car!
Getch, 12/23/2006
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've never been more comfortable driving a used car. I've had my Saturn L200 for a year now and I've had zero problems performance or maintnence wise. I've been averaging 30+ miles per gallon for every tank of gas. I was so impressed with "Pearl" my L-series that my Fiance and I purchased a 2007 ION "Jade."
Worst car ever
Never Again!!!, 10/15/2010
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my Saturn used w/ 48,000 miles. After 2 yrs I had to replace my timing chain ($2000 to fix). Eating through tires and oil faster then ever. 2 yrs after fixing my engine it is now completely dead, finally had to sell it to the salvage yard for nothing. Timing chain broke again and destroyed the engine. 4 yrs in I started leaking coolant into the floor of the car, the whole under the hood started to rust and had to replace the whole coolant system to rusted to repair, also the battery brackets rusted to the battery. I had the car for 6 yrs and put over $6000 in repairs and now it is completely dead at the salvage yard with 146,500 miles on it. Would never touch another Saturn again!
Great Car, if you are deaf
Bulldog2000, 04/13/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, I have not enjoyed my Saturn experience. Sure, they are nice, but that is all. The car has so many rattles, squeaks and creaks that it drives me nuts. It has been repaired 10 times in 15 months, mostly for minor trim work, but also for a new Computer and gearbox. It is fun to drive, but so are the Camry and the Accord.
Saturn forever!
Saturn4Life, 08/25/2006
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Saturn. I'm a college student and have had it for almost three years. What has gone wrong you ask? Nothing! I have done all maintenance (basically oil and filter changes) and have had nothng go wrong with this car! I love it. The rear end styling is a little dated, but that's OK. It's fun to drive. Granted, it's not a sports car, but it does handle very well. Gas mileage is better than most cars its size. The radio is great. Don't crank it too loud because you can blow a speaker (oops!) All in all, I love this car! I am looking to replace it with one that has the new body style. I'm sticking with Saturn!
A Good Basic Wagon
DanF, 05/05/2006
2001 Saturn L-Series LW300 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My LW300 has 75K on it. The only things that I have had to fix are a new BCM (body control module) and a coolant leak at the heater core. New front pads at 40K. It's been a good car. I plan on getting the trans fluid changed out, and a new timing belt, within the next 10K miles. Steering has had some "bumps" and they tell me the power steering rack will need to be replaced at some point but I have been living with it for over half the life of the car now. Second set of tires is wearing fine. Originals were terrible. Nothing fancy about the ride or the detail. Some rattles have developed but I am not complaining too much.
3 years of good driving!
Leaf, 05/12/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L100 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've leased my LS for 3 years and found it an excellent car. Plush upholsterystill looks like new, despite hard use-kids, dogs, camping. Comfortable ride that lets you feel the road without being jarred. Brakes (not ABS) never let me down. Standard issue CD/radio/ cassette sound system outstanding! And the paint job looks like new, too, with nothing but a car wash now and then. Handles great in all weather. Wish the reviewers and "experts " would quit picking on a great company!
Reliable
ss, 06/13/2007
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Saturn has been a good car with only minor problems. In the past six months (around 100k miles), the lighter quit working, the CD player has died and there was an electrical problem with my gear shifter. But overall, it's been a reliable car that looks good for the price I paid. I've taken it on a lot of long trips without any problems. It's not an exciting car to drive, but again, it's a very good value. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, inexpensive car. It also gets between 29 and 30 mpg, which isn't bad for a full sized sedan. Maintenance has been very inexpensive.