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3.63 out of 5 stars

V-6 Gets Poor Mileage

MoBill, 10/03/2002
2002 Saturn L-Series LW300 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

A great midsize wagon, well priced

hpulley4, 02/26/2002
2002 Saturn L-Series LW200 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Reliability issues make this one to avoid

JL, 12/12/2004
2002 Saturn L-Series LW200 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

LW200: Solid value

bir, 04/26/2005
2002 Saturn L-Series LW200 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

1 Year Later, Still Happy

A-Drive, 07/18/2002
2002 Saturn L-Series LW200 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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