Used 2002 Saturn L-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Perfectly adequate
Firstly, all car nuts go buy a BMW, Audi,etc. For everyone else, this car is great value. I've owned it 1 wk and 700 mi. It handles very well. I've had extended driving experience with fancy sports cars and this is not one, but for a 4 door sedan it is well above average. The 4 cylinder engine is perfectly adequate for all normal driving needs. Cheap plastic abounds inside but the controls work well and are logically arranged, except the center window switches. The manual tranny, would be better although the auto shifts nicely and is geared right in my opinion.
My 2nd Saturn
This is my 2nd Saturn, the 1st one was bought in 1994 and still runs great at 150,000+ miles. I've had no problems with my new Saturn, they are the most realiable vehicles I have ever owned.
- L100 SedanMSRP: $1,650360 mi away
- L100 SedanMSRP: $6,250617 mi away
- LW300 WagonMSRP: $3,995862 mi away
Great car !
This car is as stylish as any higher priced car and drives just as nice if not better. There is plenty of room for everyone. The trunk is huge. It drives smooth and has good pick up. The radio is great also.
Dependable commuter
I bought this car with 20K on it three years ago, and it's held up well since. It's a great commuter car -- sharp handling for those sudden lane changes, ABS and traction control for inclement conditions, good fuel economy, and it's always started, even leaving work on cold winter nights. Under the remainder of 3yr/36k warranty, I had them fix a cracked rear reflector, adjust door, and quiet a loud rattle (for which they installed additional insulation near the side airbag on passenger side). OEM Firestones are junk. They cupped easily and I believe this contributed to my sole accident, in which I lost traction in the snow. No major repairs yet at 57K, so it's been a great value to me.
Great Car, Not so great paint
I like the performance of the V6, the standard options and even the extras that I thought I would not want (fog lights, sunroof and spoiler). This is the first car I have owned with any of these options. I absolutely love the heated seats. The milage is actually better than I expected (26 mpg average - it went up after the break-in period). The down side is that there is not much room in the back for my 2 medium sized dogs (or people). The paint on the hood was chipped after the first week. I hope they will take care of this as I plan to go to the dealer next week.