Used 2002 Saturn L-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used L-Series for sale
My first car, everything & then some.
jamesghee, 02/16/2013
2002 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
The '02 Saturn L300 was my first car. I didn't know much about cars, but I would soon learn. It being 10 years old (Got it in 2012), it obviously needed some work done. The 3.0L V6 provided excellent pick up on demand, and gas mileage was pretty decent. The leather seats were in great condition, and the interior design was pretty decent for a 10 year old car. I'm about 6'0 ft tall, and cabinet room was excellent. The car has great visibility, and drivability is through the roof. I would definitely buy this car again.
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.
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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.
Most reliable car in my life
Bruce A, 07/15/2008
2002 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Except for contol module issues I was having 4 years ago, which were covered under my extended warranty, I have had no problems with this car. I drive my car on the hard side and my gas mileage has been averaging 27 MPG, a commuter combination of city and highway driving. Not bad. It is one of the few models that had built in side airbags in 2002. Great value in the re-sale market, in my opinion, especially in light of high gas prices and not driving an unsafe weenie car.