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murphy2893, 05/29/2013
1996 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
A 1996 Saturn SW2 was my first car, I bought it at a cheap price with 139,000 miles on it. I put about 30,000 more miles on it in 3 years. The only major issue with the car was an oil leak that I knew had to be repaired when I bought it. Other than that, it was routine maintenance and minor repairs. When the heater coil broke, the car was pretty close to 170,000 miles and the price to fix it was nearly the price of the car itself, so I sadly had to say goodbye. Overall, the car was EXTREMELY reliable and the gas mileage was great. I drove it to and from college (over 100 miles away) with no problems. I'd buy the car again if I could. Definitely well worth what I paid!
One problem besides brake sensors
Martin Bashinski, 02/09/2007
1996 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have140,000 miles on it. I have driven to Texas from California two times. The only problem I've had is the service engine light turns on when I use the air conditioner. It won't turn off until I shut the car off 3-5 times. First it was the neutral sensor and the transmission sensor. I am slill dedecated to the big three.
she just keeps going!
alohalady, 12/14/2011
1996 Saturn S-Series SW1 4dr Wagon
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car! I resisted buying an American car, but this baby has blown my mind. With the plastic panel sides, she still looks amazing in Vermont which has a knack for eating cars from the inside out.These cars come with ABS and Traction Control which was amazing in the snow. Now as I look for a new car I'm really wishing that i can just get another SW1 Or maybe Sw2 which has a bit more power. Can fit an adult size bike in the back without taking the front wheel off. I could stand a little more power but what can you do!I currently have 204,688 miles on it, and I bought it at 91,000 after much trepidation and many hours of research I went for it and couldn't be more pleased!
Saturn SW1 Wagon 1996
cnw1995, 09/16/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SW1 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been very pleased with this car - indeed, if Saturn made a minivan, I'd 'upgrade' - their SUV doesn't fit enough children. After 104,000 and many cross-country trips, it's performed very well.
good
palmer_guy, 09/08/2002
1996 Saturn S-Series SW1 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
good on gas and drives like new good power