Used 1996 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
'96 Saturn SL1-Has Not Let Us Down
revellr, 09/09/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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Bought'96 SL1 in'98, now over 160k miles.Runs as good as when bought.ONLY problem ever was a blown fuse.It can run on no gas & oil. With regular maintence to include new plugs, wipers, tires and oil changes, this car has been 100% dependable. Although it IS fun to drive, the 5-speed gets tiring in the city.This can be corrected by parking it for a few hours, and whaalaa...when you start it up it's like getting into it for the 1st time again!Only downfall is size. Not a lot of room, which detracts from comfort on trips. Rides smooth,minimal outside noise, ice cold air, descent stereo, quick stops,good get up and go, especially when it's not fully loaded.
Awesome Value
shaggyismbm, 12/18/2007
1996 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car for $1300 and it was a great deal. It had 175,000 miles on it and it ran like a new car. It handles well, the motor is quick, the trunk is roomy. The only problems I had were the speedometer quit on me a while back (also my odometer) and my alternator went out. I would guess the car has about 250,000 miles on it now. It was a great value. Oh yeah and I hit a deer in it and it didn't even knock out the headlights. I drove off just fine with only a little body damage. Nothing major just a bent up hood. (I wish I could post a picture)
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Good gas mileage, 02/07/2009
1996 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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My wife purchased the car new before we got married. We have owned it for over almost 13 years. The best trip was OH to TN and got almost 50mpg. We now have 240,000 miles on it and it still gets 34+in town and between 40 and 45 on the highway. We took a trip to Niagara Falls summer of 2008 and on the way back had 48mpg. We change the oil every 3,000 miles. Did have a right wheel bearing go out. It is fun to drive with the manual transmission. It still has the original clutch and transmission. When it finally dies, it will be a sad day. I plan to replace it with another Saturn S series but in the 2000 to 2004 year range. Thanks Saturn.
SaturnSuks
Want2morecyliders, 09/23/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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At first the car was Great! but right around the 90k mark things started to go bad. I've had to replace the alt. twice. and now I've been told the car is burning oil and I need a new engine. NO WAY! The 2,3 and 4th gears went out on me in traffic. that was fun! and it's been goin downhill from there. I will say this its a tough car. I've been hit 3 times and you wouln't know it. Once by a Izuzu Rodeo which the Saturn torn up the rodeo and I walked a way with a scracth and a 2in hole in the bumper. It served me well, could have been better though mechanic friend asked me what I drove. I said saturn "keep oil in it"he retorted. boy was he ever right!
$'s worth!
"satisfied", 10/21/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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I got this car when i was a newly wed and poor! SL with AC as the only extra. Just passed 105k miles and no problems except the ac the 1st 6 months (pin hole in the compressor replaced under warranty). very dependable. good milage and fun to drive. I have had none of the problems i read in the other reviews. hate to sell it ( its paid for) but need more room for the family. little bit loud and sits low. best $13k i ever spent on a car! recommned it for quality and economy.