1991 Saturn S-Series Review
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1991 Highlights
General Motors launches a new division called Saturn, billed as "a different kind of car company." Intended to attract import economy car buyers, Saturn is the first automaker to use no-haggle pricing at its dealerships. The first cars to take the Saturn name will be the S-Series economy sedan and coupe. Sedans will be sold in SL, SL1, SL2 versions, while the coupe will be offered in a single SC trim level. The SL and SL1 are powered by a weak 85-horsepower four-cylinder and have black bumpers. The SL2 and SC do much better, as they get a twin-cam version of that engine good for 124 hp and have body-color bumpers. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on all models; a four-speed automatic and ABS are optional. All S-Series cars have polymer door and quarter panels, sparing them from dents and rust.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 1991 Saturn S-Series.
Most helpful consumer reviews
edoug,03/28/2002
The thing has a govener: cuts the fun off at 104 MPH; it could go faster
open the door or roll down the window, water comes in from the roof.
The catalitic converter destructs about 5-6 years from purchase
I had problem with the master clutch cylinder
The seat destructs after about 7 years.
nice car.
Ian,03/27/2010
I have really enjoyed my little Saturn. I bought it with 200,000 miles on it and 5,000 miles later, it still runs strong. I used to have a 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, and this is tons better then the Pontiac was. It was definitely worth the $650 that I payed for it.
GrandAmSE119,07/16/2002
when i got this car from my parents it
had 89K now has over 150K. I still keep
it around as a second car. Although old
was a great car and still is. Only
major problem was that alternator went
out and it burns oil on hard
accelerations. Great car
bk314159,09/15/2002
I bought my Saturn SL2 (the 125hp twin
cam model) used and have been pleased
overall. The polymer exterior is stylish
and holds up exceptionally well to
abuse.
The drive is responsive with great
cornering and little body roll. The car
is unusually light so it has a tendency
to lose traction in snow; be careful if
you drive in northern areas.
The engine and drivetrain are very well
made and reliable. The electronics are a
different story. These Saturns are
notorious for failing electrical
components such as starters and
alternators. These are relatively
inexpensive however so are an
inconvenience more than anything.
Features & Specs
MPG
23 city / 34 hwy
Seats 0
5-speed manual
Gas
85 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG
21 city / 31 hwy
Seats 0
5-speed manual
Gas
85 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG
23 city / 34 hwy
Seats 0
5-speed manual
Gas
85 hp @ 5000 rpm