Used 2003 Saturn L-Series Wagon Consumer Reviews
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I hope it lasts when payments are done.
I bought it off dealer lot. I had a bug to buy a station wagon, but the European offerings weren't affordable. A car that ran fine on 87 octane gas would have precluded them from consideration, anyway. The LW200 handles the Interstate just fine; did a couple off long trips just fine. Fuel pump issues. What can I say, the LW200 had it too, mine died at 87,000 miles. Before that, the car would have trouble starting; the engine wouldn't fire up, or hesitate when mashing the gas pedal (rpms would drop before the car decided it would take off). I had to replace the AC condenser at 82000 miles; it developed a leak during a hot July day in 2007. It's an okay platform for hauling my stuff.
Saturns are exceptional cars
I really enjoy driving this car. It handles very well. I can fit both kids, all the groceries,all the coats, all the bags,a pie, a cake, whatever with room to spare. It's got plenty of power,gas mileage is o.k. but not great. This car is more than comfortable. Plus customer service is great and roadside assistance is nice to have in a pinch. Give it a try.
My new Saturn LW300
I have an LW300 wagon and was overly impressed with all the features that came with the price! There is plenty of leg room and the cargo space is just the size I need with three children. It also helps to have the DVD player with the kids for all the long road trips we take. The only issue I have is with the engine noise coming into the cabin when sitting in idle. When I took my car in for service, I was told that this was "normal". I believe that this problem only happens with the wagons. Otherwise, I would recommend this car to anyone looking for all the features without the high price.
Bought a 2003 LW300 w/ Premium & ABS
Owned for a week now. Traded in an 1995 SL2 with 94000 The LW300 seems like a luxury car compared to the SL2. Interior noise is very quiet. Converations are actually possible now. More room than a VUE and handles the corners better. never going to go off- road so i don't need AWD. Maybe get a set of snow tires though. We almost purchased an 03 Saab Linear Wagon for about 2k more (related to a GM employee) but with 0% financing at Saturn, it clinched the deal. has anyone heard the 03 Saab turn signals ? Most annoying I have ever heard. Sounds cartoonish.
Lemon
I've had problems with this car. I bought it brand new. The biggest was the fuel pump died and left me stranded. The new fuel pump is making the same noise and I feel it's a just a matter of time to when it will leave me stranded again. A computer chip had to be replaced, the washer fluid leaked, the radiator leaked, the overhead brake lights went out, the transmission acted up, and the climate control feature never seemed to work right. We don't have a truck or minivan, so the extra space has really come in handy a few times. There have been times, though, when we decided to take my wife's 1999 vehicle with 140,000 miles on long trips because we didn't trust the LW200 would make it.