Used 1995 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe Consumer Reviews
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Best money I've never spent
I was given this as a present from my brother-in-law (who lived up north) and set in a carport for over a year before being driven. Yet, it's done just fine and has only had one major mechanical problem. For a "point A to point B" driver, it works just fine. Maybe not the pep you would expect (I hated taking it on the interstate) but drives ok through the city.
Saturns are Underrated
I just recently bought my SC1, let me tell you, this thing is a nice ride. It is comfortable, smooth drive and quiet. Sure there a couple things to pick apart, the interior rattles a little bit and the horsepower is nothing special. People used to higher-end cars may have a problem with these little things, but for me, they are nothing. Saturn's bodys do not rust, but any metal parts on the car, will rust like any other car that you know of the same year. This is all I would expect from a car with the price I payed for it. Saturns are underrated, thus making them low-cost, even though they are reliable. Just like any other car, if you take care of it, it will take of you.
NOT RECOMMENDED: '95 Saturn SC1 coupe
We purchased this SC1 new in 1995 and things soon started to go wrong. Within a month, the dash top had to be replaced and the dealer's attempt at matching the paint color and texture was a failure. The seats had to be replaced twice, the first time because the driver's seat back collapsed in the recline position, and later because the seat frame and bolts were found to be stripped. Door frame rain guards had to be replaced twice, and reglued many more times. Rough- running engine was diagnosed with code 32 and ERG valve was replaced. Engine mounts went bad and had to be replaced. Clutch hydraulics leaked = new master cylinder. Engine burns oil between changes and won't pass emissions. We spent almost $3,500 in maintenance and fixes in the first 100,000 miles. We won't be buying a Saturn again.
Very Reliable
This Saturn was my first car, and so I didn't know much about maintaining it. I bought it for $5280 with 69K miles on it, and now,4 yrs later, It has 125K miles on it and just now broke down on me. I have gotten great use out of it, especially on road trips. It has far outlasted what I expected. The interior was the first thing to fall apart on me, but the engine was pretty good to me. Great gas mileage. Thumbs up for reliability.
Most reliable car ever owned
Bought this car in 2000 with 60,000 miles. This was the most reliable car I have ever owned. Routine maintenance performed along with replaced alternator and serpentine belt and that's it, in nine years! Excellent gas mileage. The interior however is very cheaply made. Alot of cheap plastic, not built for comfort. But those who want a practical car...very good! No rust, sporty looking. Not very powerful either.