Used 2002 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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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.
Change the tires first
The car had some initial problems to work out the first few days, abs service, interior dash light and the vibrating steering wheel. The dealer tried to correct the steering by rebalancing the tires 3 times within the first 1000 miles. After reading all the complaints about the steering problems and the cause being the affinity tires I replaced them with Michellin 1's from Costco at 31k miles. What a difference. Finally the car drives like a dream with no vibration at 70+mph speeds. It is a nice car, low maintenance cost. Quiet at highway speeds .
- L100 SedanMSRP: $2,999777 mi away
- L300 SedanMSRP: $4,950812 mi away
- LW200 WagonMSRP: $9,9001,062 mi away
Saturn review
This car has been a good reliable vehicle. Not a lot of extras on it, but it runs great and gets good mileage.
European-like drive
We purchased our LS200 with low expectations. However we were suprised at how quiet the cabin was and how peppy the 2.2 liter 4 cyl. is. Good mileage too -- about 26mpg city. The transmission is 4 speed auto which is very smooth. The power window buttons placement is just plain odd and not very practical. A little cramped on the rear seat leg room too for a mid size. Overall we like the car mostly for its simplicity and responsive feel. The Saturn LS is a lot less money than Accord or Camry and very close in the reliability.
What a car
I purchased this car after a bad experience with Ford and havn't looked back. Comfort after driving long distances is superb, gas mileage is great, lots of power for a 4 cyl. fantastic sound system.