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Used 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

GREAT car; fuel-sipping

Vince, 11/07/2010
1996 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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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!

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, but uncomfortable and cheap.

fyrecat, 07/28/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The vehicle is extremely reliable, and has had little to no mechanical problems, however it is cheaply designed on the interior, miserable to drive, and all around uncomfortable to be in.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good used car.

ALICE, 09/17/2008
1996 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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I purchased this vehicle in 2002 for 3900. It only has 89900 miles on it. I've had to replace front brakes and also a bracket that held up the altenator which was pricey since it was so hard to get to. Overall, a good dependable little car. I've put off buying new because mine has less mileage than some cars 4 years old. I think it may have been wrecked before I bought it; always a gamble when opening the trunk as it might not close. Also, paint fading on hood badly. Would definitely buy another Saturn product. 12 years old and still going strong. Although, indicator lights go on and off for no reason! Always keeps me guessing. I have it tuned up every year and oil changes.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

fun good looking car

Steve Brewer, 11/01/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

i love this car.....its fun to drive and looks good.....and has that sporty look to it.....rides and u can allawys count on it

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4.38 out of 5 stars

SC2 fun to drive

Christine, 11/24/2008
1996 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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Bought an SC2 a year ago with 144K on it. Needed to put our Tahoe aside for awhile because of the gas prices. We already knew the sc2 was a good little car after purchasing one for our son the previous year(a 95) We've had the 96 SC2 for a year so far trouble free. We love this little car. Fun little car to drive. Great gas mileage. Not very roomy especially the back seat, but if you need to vehicle for a trip to home depot, it's great to have the back seat that goes down to give you alot of trunk space. I prefer the SC2 over the other Saturns because I like the sporty look. If you plan to have a lot of backseat passengers, then it's not the car for you.

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