Used 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe Consumer Reviews
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First car, hopefully last car
b stearns, 03/29/2018
1996 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I adore this car and have from day one. This car saved my life in a freeway incident due to how it handled when a semi lost tires in front of me. It never complains, it holds up under any weather condition, and it runs like new to this day. Good regular care will keep this vehicle into its 20's and older. I'm glad I bought it and I'll hold onto it until there's nothing left to hold onto.
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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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Poor Saturn
sad about my saturn, 03/09/2005
1996 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Saturn is a 96 with 45K on it (amazing I know). I put 30K on it in 3 years, and I've had some similar problems, but overall I loved my car! Come to find out the cylinder head cracked, just as everyone elses'. What a disappointment! It's not worth fixing, since I still owe on the car, but now I wonder if the ION can do any better long term...is it worth it??
GREAT car; fuel-sipping
Vince, 11/07/2010
1996 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with about 160,000 miles on it for $900. Put about $1,500 into it since then (rebuilt motor due to lack of oil changes, not my fault!). This is my dad's car, but I drive it every so often. He commutes 80 miles a day, five days a week. We live in Michigan, so this car has been through it all! Absolutely FANTASTIC on gas! It handles great and accelerates pretty smoothly. 221,000 miles on it now, and plenty more to go! Starts up like brand new in 20º weather. Flip-up lights, defrost, A/C, power windows/locks still work! Highly recommend! Only cons: not too much interior room, cup holder location is annoying. Would drive to Florida and back! Who have proof that American cars last!
Pretty Good Car
saturndude, 01/20/2012
1996 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.