Used 1996 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Didn't live up to it's billing
Bob of Pickering, 07/18/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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from day one this vehicle has had more than it's share of problems, here is just a few: door gaskets replace or repaired 3 times, 2 alternators, 4 sets of spark pugs and wires, 2 radios, valve cover gasket replaced or repaired 4 times, still leaking. Cruise control malfunctioned. Currently the wippers will turn on for no apparent reason. Now that the warranty has expired, I've been dis-owned by both the dealer and GM.
Taken
Dvy20022, 08/11/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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Decent car, but had a cylinder head problem, tha Saturn knows about, but won't recall. If using large amounts of oil, contact the dealer before 60k miles or their special policy will expire and you are out of luck. Only dealer or corporate office will reimburse you for the cylinder head issue. Special Policy is a recall with time limit which benefits only Saturn, only holds them financially responsible for a limited time. Also when we bought the car, 2 months into it, the speakers rattled, I was told to put cotton behind the speakers around the speakers , since they were not meant for a high performance stereo. It was the factory stereo.
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Solid All Around
dan.t, 07/12/2009
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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This car we purchased in 2003 as an extra car that would become the kids car. It has an outstanding manual transmission, as well as a powerful engine for what it is. I am always shocked at how the quick the motor is. Interior headliner is sagging like crazy though, which is about the only negative to this vehicle. I can average almost 30 mpg with this car though, which is great.
no more saturns for me
kwaj_kid, 08/28/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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I bought my Saturn new b/c of the "no haggle" hype. It has given my grief ever since. Thank God I bought the extended warranty, b/c with out it, I would have been SOL. I've had problems with the transmission, the coolant system, and oil consumption. Recently the cylinder head cracked (happened 8 days after the warranty expired, to their credit, Saturn was "nice" enough to pick up the tab, as the service tech reminded me over and over). The speakers have all blown and the sunroof leaks. No More Saturns for ME!
Good Car
Spiraljoy, 08/27/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I brought my Saturn SL2 1996 in 98. And all I have to say is that it was and has been a great buy. The only problems I've had to date is the need to replace the alternator, battery, timing belt and I the oxygen metor. I have practically driven this car to the ground. I initally got the car with 30,000 miles now it is well over 75,000 and runs as good as new. This car has travel with me from NY to BOston and BACK. ANd the service I recieved from the Saturn dealership was exceptional. Its a great car in my opinion.