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Used 2005 Saturn L300 Consumer Reviews

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bams478, 09/28/2004
2004 Saturn L300 2 4dr Station Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

convinence of starting quickly and the extraordinary ability to pull away fast from the traffic lights and get to the speed limit

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Satrun L Series is an Excellent car

William A Comer, 02/17/2004
2004 Saturn L300 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second Saturn L-Series and our 7th Saturn in our family. Saturn sales and service is A+. Their cars are very good value, reliable and fun to drive. In summary, I love my Saturn L and ions.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

The Word is VALUE

LA L300, 05/21/2004
2004 Saturn L300 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I wasn't considering an L300, but then I found out that Saturn has made it an unbelievable value. ALL of what I considered to be "must have" items are now STANDARD on the L300-1: Auto, AC, 6-speaker stereo with CD, front AND side airbags, ABS and traction control! All for $16,995! The L300-1 is only available with the 2.2L 4cyl Ecotec, which is very smooth. Every time I read a comparison review that slams the L300, I just scratch my head. Of COURSE it can't compete with a $24,000 Accord, but why would anyone expect it to? What they're not telling you is that you can get a LOADED midsize car for less money than any compact -- including Saturn's Ion!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Well..

Mishelved, 02/18/2004
2004 Saturn L300 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased a 2002 Saturn wagon in Dec 03. I also had bought one in 93. I loved the one I had 10 years ago, but this new one just doesn't work for me now. My kids are bigger, and I just downsided from a Chevy Astro van, I went from a seating capacity of 8, to 5, lost a lot in cargo space & leg space, plus I can no longer see over/around cars in front of me. On the mechanical side, I had to replace the water pump after only owning it for 5 weeks, I checked the service report and it's 2 pages long! EEK!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

Uglier, 09/20/2004
2004 Saturn L300 1 4dr Station Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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We have a Saturn L300.1 2004 wagon and a 2 year old Volvo V70. The cars are basically identical in size and function, but the Saturn cost about one half the Volvo!! The Saturn rides and handles better, has better exterior and dash styling, and gets better mileage. The Volvo is smoother and more refined, has a bit more power, better heater controls, came with better tires, and has better seats. The tires were an easy fix on the Saturn, and I really prefer driving it to the Volvo. For value there's just no comparison.

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