Used 1996 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
Best Car Ever
Mandie, 11/08/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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Gimme a break. If you have had your car for 170K, of course things are going to go bad on it! If you don't check your oil, of course you're going to have problems with it! If you only listen to your stereo at the highest level, of course you are going to blow the speakers. I love my Saturn. I have about 65K on it. I have had no problems with it since I bought it in 2000. I have yet to make a repair on it. My husband and I both owned Corsica's when we met, and trust me, the Saturn is 10 times better. In fact, we are looking at replacing my husband's crappy Corsica with a Saturn this weekend.
Run It Forever
RS, 12/04/2003
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I have put a tremendous amount of miles on this car. I am up to 116000, and besides needing a new radiator and clutch(to be expected on any car with that milage), it runs great. Starts instantly no matter how cold it is. The best part is how I can just get in it and take it on a road trip anywhere, and never have to worry about. It is amazingly comfortable since the driving position is ideal. Everything is within reach, and the seat is highly adjustable for any driver. I am six feet tall and am plenty comfortable. Build quality does stink though, many rattles and squeaks. But overall reliability and gas milage is great! Great first car!!!
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Cheap and Reliable
shensley, 11/08/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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Had to replace alternator, A/C Evaporator, and a minor part in the clutch (manual trans.) Dealer service has been excellent. Burns a quart of oil every 1500 miles. Interior comfort isn't that great, engine is loud and underpowered even for an economy car. However, gas mileage is excellent. On long trips, I average north of 40 mpg. The paint still looks great after six years. As a testament to the design, I was rear-ended by an Accord several months ago, and came out of it with a tiny scratch on the bumper (the accord took over $1500 in damage).
been good
bstaples, 11/13/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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This has been a wonderful car. We bought our '96 SL2 in July of '99 thinking about a family. It had all the features we were looking for and that it handles well in bad weather. The only problems I have had is the driver's window regilator went out at about 55,000 miles and the alternator went out about seven months ago at 85,000 miles. But this car has held up with harder driving. Now that we have a family, though, we are finding that it is a bit cramped. We are thinking about the new Vue.
Saturn...Reliable with Respect
MdDakota, 11/19/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I bought my automatic gold colored saturn at 116,000 miles. It has 120,000 now. For me being at just 6 ft.it has a lot of room. Luv the trunk space. No rust; the fiberglass panels have held up well. I've had the usual problems: quart of oil at every thousand miles, needed O2 sensor replaced at time of purchase. And, my front windshield gasket has breached. Water all over on the driver side. Aside from the problems this car runs great. With some maintenance and continued care, I exspect this car to work well for my daily commutes. And at 34 mpg. I can afford a little better to fill up.