Used 2002 Saturn L-Series Wagon Consumer Reviews
V-6 Gets Poor Mileage
We bought this car when our daughter was born. The car is driven about 130 miles a day in highway driving. It is very nice in handling, luggage capacity, and the heated seats are great. The gas mileage has been poor from the beginning. The car only get's 23-24 mpg on the highway (straight driving at about 60 mph). Saturn confirms these figures, but only gives excuses.Their reasoning is since the on- board computer gives no error codes,everything is fine. With only a 15.9 gallon tank, we fill it up every other day.
A great midsize wagon, well priced
My wife and I needed a wagon with a new baby, big enough to haul 4 adults plus baby stuff, affordable and fun to drive. The Saturn LW200 fit the bill perfectly as I didn't need AWD, didn't want a turbo, and required something wider than the compact wagons that are cheaper.
- L100 SedanMSRP: $3,400239 mi away
- L300 SedanMSRP: $3,900787 mi away
- L100 SedanMSRP: $6,250955 mi away
Reliability issues make this one to avoid
After a long line of Fords, I expected better from this car, but have been disappointed. After 28 months, the following things have broken: key ignition unit, cruise control and recently the catalytic converter, which cost me almost $1,000. None of the above have been covered under warranty. Other minor yet ongoing complaints include a quirky remote alarm, partly broken driver's side power seat, loose front passenger's seat upholstery, and a broken arm rest. Can't wait to trade this one in, and it won't be for another Saturn.
LW200: Solid value
The LW200 offers a good array of standard features (traction control, side airbags, etc.), good size/interior dimensions, and top-of-its-class fuel economy for a very competitive price. It is not a luxury ride, and its build quality is only fair. But it has provided reliable, economical transportation. Recommended.
1 Year Later, Still Happy
Bought a LW200 June 2001 for my wife and new baby. Over the past year we've put on modest mileage (6500 miles). I too bought the wagon with the 60 month 0.9% interest. Overall, I'm really happy with the purchase. The wagon is very roomy, sporty, and a great value. The 4 cyl engine is very quiet and refined & fine for both city and highway driving. The stock Firestone tires have got to go though. I had a leaky one and took it back to Saturn two months after purchase. Saturn said I hit something, so I had to purchase a new one for $110. Not exactly the Saturn service experience I expected. Tires aside, a great vehicle.