Used 2004 Saturn L300 Consumer Reviews
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Feels like I'm driving a ticking time bomb
sharon246810, 09/06/2012
2004 Saturn L300 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
We bought this car at 100,000 miles for $3200. We've put 27k mi on since. We thought we got a great deal until it began to fall apart. We first replaced the tires, the keyless entry remote was broken, we had to replace the battery, and the cd player and radio buttons are broken. Then the car died coming off an exit bc the fuel pump went out and was $600 to replace. Next the A/C stopped working, then the rear brakes went out, then they went out again 4 months later because a caliper locked up. Just recently the dash and headlights started to flicker which we are told is the alternator. Then the engine light came on yesterday and the code said it's the O2 detector. What next?
Luxury Qualities at an Affordable Price
Curt, 04/22/2007
2004 Saturn L300 3 4dr Station Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Researched and drove many luxury wagons and found this Saturn wagon. We drove and were sold for our family of four. It has plenty of power and butter-soft leather seats. Very comfortable inside with standard side curtain airbags, big cargo area, plenty of legroom for all, good mileage and 6-speaker crisp-thumping stereo. There's more road noise than in the BMW wagon, but you'll pay dearly for that quiet ride. According to Saturn rep, the L300's weren't marketed well and hence poor sales as a result. They were discontinued in 2005 to make way for better selling models. So far we are very happy with this vehicle. Great price, Luxury feel.
Reliable
James W Harris, 07/03/2017
updated 07/05/2019
2004 Saturn L300 3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I no longer own the subject car.
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Fine Car
BobN52, 02/16/2004
2004 Saturn L300 2 4dr Station Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car understanding that I wouldn't expect to have a car that drives like a Lincoln but I was pleasantly surprised. No fancy amenities but everything I need is there. When you need power it responds and the ride is as good as any other comparable vehicle. I am a tall person and the power seats adjust so that even I am comfortable driving. For the money this car was a good buy and the dealership is very customer concious.
Saturn L
David , 12/18/2004
2004 Saturn L300 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had a Saturn L for a couple of years. It has been a very reliable car. I have the 4-cylinder with manual transmission. It gets good gas milage and I have had no problems. I would have no problem with buying another. And, Saturn service has been quite good.