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Saturn LW200 wagon
kc12251, 06/19/2006
2002 Saturn L-Series LW200 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought used then found out that there were many problems. Within 6 months the timing chain broke. This cause extensive engine damage. Had to put in used engine. NHTSA is doing and investigation into this. The headlights intermittenly flicker at night.
Low quality, low price
olderage, 12/04/2011
2002 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
The L-Series is like all Saturns: unreliable. Before I bought it, my example had a broken timing chain and damaged engine at 89k (common!). Soon thereafter the fuel pump failed ($1k parts and labor; common). Now, at just over 100k, the turn signals are working intermittently (hazard light switch; common), and there is a severe judder when launching in first gear--especially in the cold. I'm sure that will be cheap to fix! I bought this car to live debt free, and for that I am grateful for the low purchase price. If the maintenance doesn't increase, then I'll feel wise. It is a smooth riding, comfortable car, and the composite body panels hide rust well.
2002 Saturn L-Series for sale near you
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- L200 SedanMSRP: $2,600369 mi away
- L100 SedanMSRP: $2,997383 mi away
- L300 SedanMSRP: $5,988564 mi away
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Good until 100k mi
Mikki, 05/25/2009
2002 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had my Saturn for nearly 5 yrs now and I was initially very pleased with it. Once it hit 100k,it started going downhill. I've had to replace the windshield wiper motor 4 times in 4 years. The rear tires seem to wear out easily; I can't keep track of how many times I've replaced them. I put a new master cylinder 2 wks ago and my brakes are still giving me trouble even with new pads and rotors. The drive belt has been replaced twice. The front center console lid broke off and the Saturn emblems on the exterior of the vehicle never stay put. The a/c compressor is loud and there is a clicking noise when I turn the heat on.I am in the process of letting it go!
LOVE my L300 and would buy another one of equal quality if I could.
leslie26, 04/24/2011
2002 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2002 L300 new from a Saturn dealer in 2001. Just turned 200,000 miles and still going very Strong! It hardly burns any oil at all. I'll be so sad to see this car go (when the time comes). There was an issue with a fuel sensor which occurred after Saturn was shut down and it took about 5 months to get the part that I needed. This was the only Major issue that I've had with the car. Based on other reviews, it looks like I got pretty lucky with my L300. I did follow the maintenance schedule so I have to think that helped a bit in getting the car to over 200,000 miles. I'll keep driving it until it dies.
Not everything it's cracked up to be
Blah Blah Car, 03/01/2003
2002 Saturn L-Series LW300 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
First of all, have your suspension / tires evaluated. There is a TSB that provides for new tires and a shim kit. (My tires were fried at only 19K miles, and the car vibrated at 60 mph.) The gas tank is too small, the traction light comes on whenever it rains. There is a continuous rattle above the driver's side front window. The most obvious deception is that the resale value is horrific. Just for fun, take a look at the trade in value of your car. Can you say bottoms up? This is definitely my last Saturn!