Used 2001 Saturn L-Series Consumer Reviews
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A for Design, D for Execution
SW Geo, 06/07/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Good: just right size. Comfortable seats front and back. Great seat heaters. Advanced Audio Sound. Tight steering. More than enough power. Good transmission. Good gas mileage. Exceptional service department Bad: Build quality is terrible. Road noise on the highway.
L300
William Crane, 03/13/2002
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Excellent road handling, fuel economy and maintainence. Small interior problems fixed by dealer.
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L200-- not for me
notforme, 06/24/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This hasn't been a bad car, but I wouldn't buy another. I have had the speakers in the front doors replaced 4 times. The wind noise was terrible! Saturn tried to tell me that it was normal-- its not normal to have to yell at the person sitting next to you. I have been to two different dealerships, both of which were very good. Thankfully all the work was under warranty. I plan to get rid of it ASAP, I don't want to pay to fix something that I don't want.
What's behind me?
Matt T, 07/02/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The Wifes car, although I tend to drive it more and more. Responds well to quick maneuvers without being overly stiff. Not going to win any street races with this vehicle but it is suprisingly quick. Gets good mileage. However, the blind spots are huge. Looking in the rearview I am more apt to see more of the trunk then the road and vehicles behind me. Road noise is also a bit much at times. And finally service - Need to move control boxes to change headlights on the Driver side, and propriatary Oil filters.
Unhappy Saturn owner, to many problems
Roger Morthland, 03/19/2002
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall the car is OK, at best. I bought a Saturn becuase of what I was hearing. Which was, "It is one of the best bangs for the buck and very durable!" Well I have to say that I thought the car was pricey, and durable, not mine. I have owned the car for not even a year and I have been to the dealership a dozen times, mostly the same issue coming up over and over again. Leaks of some sort, electrical problems etc... My dealership does not carry ANY parts on hand so I have to keep taking it back for the 2nd and 3rd time so they can fix something that I brought it in on for the 1st time.
Worth It? Think Twice.
SJ, 03/25/2002
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned my Saturn L300 for fifteen months, and I have never tired of a car so quickly. Before leasing this car, I looked at a myriad of other cars in the same class but by other manufacturers (i.e. Audi, BMW, etc.) but thought that for the money I was getting a fabulous deal on this car. Needless to say, the often anemic V-6 (getting only 182 hp vs the Nissan Maxima which gets closer to 250), less than impressive gas mileage (averaging only 21 mpg), and utter lack of styling, makes me wish that my lease would end as soon as possible. If you don't care about styling or performance, this is the car for you --other drivers -- beware.
No Way
lizzie, 05/23/2008
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been the worst experience I have ever had with a vehicle. Every quarter or more something major has broken. Replaced: Coil, Fuel pump, tie rod, blower motor resistor, pigtails behind the control head, entire exhaust system, and now my heater core.
Saturn L200 series
Mary, 10/04/2020
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I own one of these saturns, as one writer said, they are beautiful and comfortable,but it becomes very costly. It felt like l bought the car three times. Replaced computer , changed the engine head twice until l found a mechanic who was very reasonable price and knew what to do with these cars. Never take it to the dealership like l was doing in the beginning. Cost u am arm and leg. So if u have one that is under 50k like one writer said pls change ur timing belt, but not at the dealership. Please!
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18 years and still going
Saturn girl, 09/05/2021
2001 Saturn L-Series L100 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bough my 01 Saturn in 2003. I was the second owner. As a single mom I needed a car that was cheap to fix and I found it. The largest expense I’ve had was the oil pan rusted and it was 500.00. For a car I didn’t have a car payment on, I was happy to pay it. At 169,000 miles it still purrs like a kitten. It s is a manual transmission and it’s never had a problem. The engine is as solid as a rock. As an older car it does burn a little oil but that’s pretty normal and it doesn’t bother me to throw in a little oil on occasion. All you need for this car is some good tires and a durable battery and it will run forever. It all depends on who owned it and if they beat on the car how it will end up. Take it to a mechanic to check out a used Saturn because if it was taken care of you will have a dependable car that’s cheap to fix.
Reliable and Attractive
cmccoy, 11/15/2004
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my L300 used after having a SL2 for 3 years. I like the larger, higher seats, more spacious back seats and heavier feel of the car. It is a 6 cylinder and has more acceleration and passing capability. I'd say the major downside is reduction in gas mileage. I get 23-26 MPG.
Always in the shop!
Never Again!, 01/09/2010
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased this THING with 20,000 miles from dealer. It has 140,000 on it now. It always has something wrong.. never all that costly but a day a month in the shop, almost a guarantee. Bad seatbelt computer took 3 trips for the dealer NOT to find it. Shade tree mechanic suggested cure and it worked. Has tires every 15,000 miles, timing chain replaced, rear lights go out randomly (NTHSC recall that was not honored by Saturn) Armrest cover replaced multiple times, Oil pan replaced, and it was aluminum casting!! Water leaks from AC made car smell for months!
never buy a saturn again
bree77, 07/12/2004
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I will never buy a saturn again. We had problems from the beginning. We bought a brand new saturn after owning a used saturn thinking things might be better. Boy were we wrong. Having three children makes it not smart to own a saturn because of reliablity. We were never compensated for all our problems either. We traded it in for a kia and are so much more satified than before.
Bad car
thefame, 11/17/2011
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 21 people found this review helpful
My mom gave me her Saturn L. It the worst car ever. Ever time there was at less 2in of show the car would get stuck and you had to PUSH it or you didn't go no where for the day. My step dad is looking for a car for me because I drive so fair for college and work. The shocks are falling a prat. When you hit the right bump you can here the shock shack. It is the worst can i ever had. A deer cam out and i was going 2 MPH and the deer hit his head on the driver side of the car. The front driver side had to get replace. If i was to get hit i would be dead. This is not a good car. I'm happy that they stop making them.