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Used 2003 Saturn L-Series Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

SUPER CAR

RICHPORT, 08/25/2003
2003 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2 L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BUY A USED PICKUP, SAW THE L200 AND COULDN'T BELIEVE IT WAS A SATURN. MED RED WITH SPORT PACKAGE READY TO GO ON SHOWROOM FLOOR. DESIGN, FEATUES AND 2.2L PERFORMANCE. DON'T LAUGH, I WAS SURPRIZED HOW PEPPY THIS ENGINE WAS.WE HAVE MADE TWO TRIPS FROM VA TO CONN IN THIS CAR AND IT HAD PLENTY OF POWER, EXCELLENT COMFORT AND HANDLING. GAS MILEAGE A LITTLE OVER 30.

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2 out of 5 stars

ENGINE FAILURE

nosaturn, 07/31/2012
2003 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2 L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Engine failed (blown piston) 58 days after purchase from local dealer. No warranty, no nothing. They said about $2,500 to fix it. This doesn't seem possible with any car that's a 2003 with 68,000 miles...this just should not happen. Regular dealer maintenance has always been done, regular oil and filter changes, proper fuel -- very moderate driving... What's the manufacturer doing to help owners with these problems??

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my saturn!

cbommarito, 11/19/2011
2003 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2 L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

i have owned my 2003 saturn brandnew from the dealer ever since we made it. =] i love it very much i have had no problems with it. owning it for 9 years it only has 70,ooo miles on it and it only has a few scratches on it and a few dings. i love it sooo much.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Malcontent with my Saturn

MattVW, 08/14/2008
2003 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

My vehicle was purchased with about 14,000 miles on it. I am so grateful that I purchased an extended warranty. I have had the following items to replace: horn, radio (CD would not eject), fuel pump, air conditioning condense, rotors, battery, one gasket, power steering rack, bushing, etc. I also have had minor transmission work. I am very satisified with the quality of work and the customer service of the Saturn dealership, but very discontent with the Saturn that I own. some of these items were basic maintenance, but it appears that I have bought a lemon. My next purchase will not be a GM Saturn. I am planning to buy a Toyota! I do not have any guilt about supporting a non-domestic car.

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5 out of 5 stars

LW300

ksteward, 04/18/2003
2003 Saturn L-Series LW300 4dr Station Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Extremely good value. Should last a very long time. Low maintenance cost.

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