Used 2002 Saturn L-Series Consumer Reviews
Used L-Series for sale
not for snowy roads
Kim, 05/22/2009
2002 Saturn L-Series LW200 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car handles very very very poorly on snow - worst I've ever owned (I've owned 5 other cars). I am looking to replace the car because of this. The front end is light and the traction control comes on when the car is on a slight incline on a wet road or road with a bit of small sandy/pebbley debris. I have never had snow tires (live in NJ) but never had an issue until this car.
Looking for something else.
groingo, 03/15/2008
2002 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got this car used and did get a copy of its service record and immediately noticed that many things the dealer said they had replaced no 30 days ago had not. The car is in very good shape no thanks to the dealer, has decent interior room and good trunk space but my Cavalier interior is 100% better quality, material fit and finish than the Saturn. The exterior is another area where nothing seems to fit with door gaps of half an inch here and 1/8 the there, just very sloppy. When I jacked the car up to inspect the brakes the chassis flexed so bad none of the doors or hood would open. Long story short, it gets decent mileage, everything works (for now) so for sale it goes. Never again.
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jcollins, 01/21/2009
2002 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I swear by Hondas, but when we got married my wife had a 2002 Saturn L200. So, let's itemize repairs in the last year: 83k - body control module fails. $500 at the Saturn dealer. 85k - catalytic Converter clogs and fails. Dealer wants $1500 to replace. I did it myself for $400 in parts. 88k - brake master cylinder goes, this would probably be $250 job at the mechanic, but I did the it for $100 in parts. 94k - The timing chain stretched and jumped time, smashed valves and ruined the engine. I got a used engine and upgraded timing kit for $900 plus $600 in labor for a mechanic friend to drop it in. For reference, at a dealer a new engine is $3800 plus about $1600 in labor.
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nehl16, 10/16/2002
2002 Saturn L-Series LW300 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Paying up for the 6 cyl. engine is worth it. This car has pep and is fun to drive.
Saturn: so-so
randalwagner, 06/22/2002
2002 Saturn L-Series L100 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After 50,000 km, the L is okay. Had to have the slave cylinder replaced during at 20,000 km. (under warrantry). Can't say I'm thrilled with the car. It's okay. Good room for my family of four and a decent trunk that is hampered by achaic trunk hinges that intrude. Passats gas hinges are better. The engine, though it receives raves, I find to be enimic. It only pulls around 5000 rpm, which means a lot of stirring of the shifter. The steering wheel is to big. Reminds me of a Crown Vic. I suppose this appeals to older target group.