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Used 2005 Saturn L300 Consumer Reviews

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Never Again

Luke753, 03/02/2004
2004 Saturn L300 3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was our first saturn, and will be our last! Nothing but problems with the car, the dealership, and the corporation, starting the first week we had it. Empty and broken promises from the dealership. Within six months the car had a major coolant leak and oil leak. When contacting saturns corporate offices. They said the best thing they could do for us was offer us 4 free oil changes. Wow! They really dug deep there. An easy fix for them, while I have to worry about whats going to happen next, and how much it's going to cost.

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5 out of 5 stars

Needs a shower

DrDave654, 10/24/2004
2004 Saturn L300 3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The car has everything else you could want for a comfortable vehicle, just needs a shower to make it as comfortable as being home. The vehicle draws attention as it looks great inside and out. German made engine with four cams has plety of pwoer and drives liek a german engineered vehicle. ( Was designed as Opel Vectre GM in Germany and made in USA. German quality abounds in this car. Engine is solid with variable intake manifold and really moves. Interior is very comfortabel and traded in my BMW 3 series for it as it si more comfortabel and gets consistantly 26 to 27 miles per gallon . Great on long trips is the leather and heated seats.

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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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3 out of 5 stars

Never Again

ACGRUNT, 03/30/2005
2004 Saturn L300 3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had my L300 for a little less then a year and had no problems until I had been in an accident. I then found how poorly the car is built. The infastructure is solid but the body is a cosmetic nightmare that is barley held together. I think I could do better with chewing gum and duct tape. I will never buy another. I also hate having poor fuel economy. I am also having problems with oil and coolent leaks.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Saturn

Saturnlover, 05/10/2005
2005 Saturn L300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Saturn makes a great car for the money a person must pay to get one. This will be my 3rd Saturn, I have owned a 2003, 2004 and now a 2005. The people are always so friendly to me and my family. I plan to buy more Saturn's in the future. I can't wait for the new 2006 Saturn Aura. They do need to make the inside a bit more quiet. The road noise is sometimes a little loud, but that's what the advanced audio system is for. Reach over, crank it up, and the noise is gone!!!

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