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I LOVE My Saturn
beelor, 04/30/2011
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used in 2002 with 60k miles. I kept up with routing maintenance. Repairs were consistent with normal wear and tear and never anything major. Had 185K miles on the car last week when a lady cut me off and my car was totaled and I am heart broken but my little car protected us from receiving serious injuries. It did leak oil as is common with this model because of the valve cover gasket. I still got almost 40 mpg on highway and 30 mpg city. This is the best car I ever owned in 40 years of car ownership. My little Saturn did die a noble death. I am looking for another used Saturn and would recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable economical auto.
Cheap little car
Mark, 07/11/2019
1996 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got my 96 SL1 5-speed from my mother in law 5 yrs ago for free. It had 68,000 miles on it. It has 96,000 now. I’ve replaced the radiator and installed a cruise control from a junked Saturn. Last night was the first time it failed. The master cylinder and slave cylinder for the clutch failed. Had it towed home. The following morning I bought a new one for $70, and had it installed in about an hour. I’ve driven it cross country twice, and it’ll get 40mpg if you keep it at 70. This car is easy to work on, parts are cheap. Interior is cheap, and a bit cramped, I’m 6’2”. I replaced the headliner myself, materials were about $75. I cannot complain, it’s my daily driver.
1996 Saturn S-Series for sale near you
3 of 4 listings
- SC2 CoupeMSRP: $2,9951,065 mi away
- SL2 SedanMSRP: $3,7502,446 mi away
- SL1 SedanMSRP: $2,9952,451 mi away
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Best Car I've Ever Owned
Scott Ressler, 02/16/2018
1996 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 150,000 miles on it from a dealer. Hot red, it gets looks! t's fun to drive, dependable, works like its new. No issues. Great on gas very good performance. My favorite car I have owned and I have owned BMWs and Porsches. I'll keep her until she dies.
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she just keeps going!
alohalady, 12/14/2011
1996 Saturn S-Series SW1 4dr Wagon
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car! I resisted buying an American car, but this baby has blown my mind. With the plastic panel sides, she still looks amazing in Vermont which has a knack for eating cars from the inside out.These cars come with ABS and Traction Control which was amazing in the snow. Now as I look for a new car I'm really wishing that i can just get another SW1 Or maybe Sw2 which has a bit more power. Can fit an adult size bike in the back without taking the front wheel off. I could stand a little more power but what can you do!I currently have 204,688 miles on it, and I bought it at 91,000 after much trepidation and many hours of research I went for it and couldn't be more pleased!
Great little car
bwright06, 04/29/2012
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my 96 saturn for about the last 7 years. It was bought used by my grandparents and then sold to me when they wanted a new one. I didn't have a lot of problems with it at all in these last 7 years. Have never had any big issues until recently. Has 196,000 miles and I have a bad cylinder. Unfortunately I have to find a new car before mine really stops running. I was very pleased overall and it just seems like a fluke that I did not get more miles out of it. I am now looking at a 1999 Saturn SL2...so obsessed with the Saturn.