Used 1996 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
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).
First One - Bought another !
FirstSaturn, 01/19/2004
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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Purchased new Sept 96, drove 104,000, gave to my son at age 16. I purchased a second SL2, 2002, now have two of them. The most dependable vehicle I've ever owned, the most economical, the most incredible customer service. I will be buying a third one in 05. Probably a Vue. Follow the maintenance religiously, do it on schedule, and you won't be dissapointed.
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satchev, 02/10/2004
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my SL2 in '98 with 31k miles. It now has 146k miles. It's very reliable, has never left me stranded, but come close once. I've had the alternator replaced twice, and the battery replaced 3 times. My Sunroof frame is cracked and leaks... will cost $900+ to repair. It' has started burning oil in the last 10 thousand miles, but somewhat expected. My fuel economy has dropped over the last year. I have had all 3 motor mounts replaced, well before the car hit 100K miles.
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.
Not too bad
the ox, 04/10/2006
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I currently own an '02 VW with modifications and bought the Saturn as a daily driver (I work in Baltimore so I can't drive the VW) This car has been great, not the best build quality or fun to drive but as a car to get you from point A to point B it has been every bit as good as my old Corolla.