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4.88 out of 5 stars

She hasn't let me down yet

Shesservedmewell, 02/25/2008
2001 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Saturns just flat out has a bad rep but my Saturn L200 hasn't let me down yet. I believe it's all in how you handle the car. She's had her oil changed every 3000-4000 miles and every minor maintence that she may have needed. My parents bought me this car in 05 for graduation. At the time of purchase it had 55,000 miles on it. Now she has alomst 130,000 miles. I do a lot of traveling between North Carolina and New York. She's great on the highway, and despite what people say, she has a nice little "get-up". Over all, she's served me well. I did have to replace the rear brakes system at 100,000 but it only cost me $400...and most of that cost was due to labor. Saturn parts are cheap in price.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Saturn L300 has been great

Jeffery Erickson, 03/03/2005
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Handling improved with 225 series tires over the 215s. Had slow leak in cooling system that cost $800. Small sensor needed to be replaced for $300. Back tail light needed new electrical parts $200 but Saturn reps knocked off $100. Overall, the vehicle has been extremely reliable for 80,000K miles. Excellent acceleration and breaking. No problems in rain or snow. Trunk space is huge and with folding back seats only increases. Plenty of room in back seat for people under 6'4".

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Just a moment

Juan Navarro, III, 11/11/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I test drove this car as a loaner from the dealer. One of the first things I noticed was that the high beams won't shut off. I only had the car for 30 min. and all ready there was something wrong. The V6 seems to be rather sluggish and slow pickup. The L300 has planty of room up front. The seats however where not very comfortable. I think Saturn is in the right direction when it comes to price. The styling is almost there but is missing what culd be one of the best styles on the market. Saturn needs to make it with smother curves that don't end so abruptly.

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5 out of 5 stars

most problem free car i ever had

saturn1, 11/18/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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i had the L300 V6 FOR THREE YEARS WITH NOT 1 PROBLEM EXCEPT FOR A COOLANT LEAK. IT HAD EVERY FEATURE FOR 22,000 DOLLARS. I LOVED IT AND WOULD RECCOMEND IT TO EVERYBODY. SATURN SERVICE IS GREAT. THIS IS A GREAT CAR. PEOPLE SHOULD STOP GIVING A GREAT CAR BAD REVIEWS.

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1.5 out of 5 stars

peice of junk

fixit, 12/03/2003
2001 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this saturn based on their reputation. What a mistake! The car has been in the shop on a regular basis. It is underpowered, gets poor gas mileage and I have taken a beating on the cars depreciation. Will never buy another Saturn or GM product. I am going back to either a Honda or Toyota.

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