1996 Saturn S-Series Overview
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The Saturn 96 SC2 has been my first car and I plan to keep her until she dies. I have had her for around 8 months now and she hasn't brought me any real problems except from conditions left from the previous owners. It's a small car so it's recommended for single or a couple. She has great gas mileage and gas is pretty easy on her. I have her on 139,000 from 133,000 when I got her. One thing I've noticed is she is very fragile for the snow, but she is very agile in the spring, summer, and fall.
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Available Saturn S-Series 1996 Submodel Types: Sedan, Coupe, Wagon
Available Trims: SL2, SL1, SC2, SL, SC1, SW2
Exterior Colors: Silver, Blue, White, Gold, Green, Blue Black, Bright Red, Cranberry, Dark Green, Dark Green Metallic, Red, Silver Blue
Interior Colors: Gray, Tan, Grey
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Alarm
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
