Used 2003 Saturn L-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Good vehicle for class/category
tclefton, 05/25/2011
2003 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2 L 4cyl 4A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2003 Saturn in October of 2007. It had 65k miles on it. It now has 120k on it and I've only had to replace the fuel pump. It is a little noisy and rough riding at higher speeds, but most cars are in this class/category/price range. I get about 26mpg city/hwy combined. Everything still works on it fine, and everything is still in it's proper place. Everyone gets a lemon now and then no matter what make of vehicle you buy... I'm glad I'm not one of them with my Saturn purchase. I will keep this car till it dies.
Great Car but had electrical problems
k_maxwell712, 12/07/2012
2003 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2 L 4cyl 4A)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
Even though this car is know to have electrical problems the are pretty expensive to fix, its still a great car. I had to replace the ignition module right around 75-80,000 miles. Then around 120,000 miles the Body Control Module(BCM) went out. The gas gauge would read at empty and the temperature light would constantly be on. The car ran like that for over a year with us just keeping track of milage for gas getting around 350 miles per tank (its about a 12 gallon tank) after a little over a year the car started acting up more and then eventually had a mind of its own when it came to starting and multiple dash lights coming on but not reading on computer scans. BCM costs around $4-500.
Weak, at best...
fsu1, 08/23/2012
2003 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2 L 4cyl 4A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
I got it with 40k miles, and fought to 100k. Going with Saturn due to previous experience - seemed like a good idea. Ended up not. First year with it went ok. Regularly maintained with Saturn, then GM dealers. The following major issues occurred: BCM module failure, entire brake system failure (three times), water and fuel pump failure, and a front strut replacement. A belt broke once, but that was likely age. Sometimes it liked not to start - two new batteries in a year. The brake system completely burned out - requiring a new master cylinder, booster and rear drums. This appears to have been common. It is underpowered, rode loud, and turned like a boat. It was a poor man's Buick.
Problems? Not a one.
Paul, 05/06/2009
2003 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2 L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
We are the second owners of this vehicle. I'm about to hit 200,000 miles and the only thing I've had to replace is oil, alternator and a battery. It still runs like a champ too. Not going to go up against a Dodge Viper or anything, but it's not afraid to move. Never thought I'd say this about my baby blue saturn, but I love this car.
Best Car I've owned
MatthewTX, 04/01/2010
2003 Saturn L-Series L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
My L200 2003 has 170,000 and I am driving it like I bought it yesterday. Except for a couple of "creaks" like an old house, this car is a champ! Only had to replace the catalytic converter once. Brakes, tires, rotors, have normal wear and tear replacement. This car is the best car I've owned, especially as reliability is concerned! I hope to keep it going past 200K as it's been paid for, for a couple of years!
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