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Voca164e, 07/27/2003
1996 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We needed a four door car once our son was born. We got our '96 (two years older than our trade in vehicle) with 83K and have now owned the car for about six months and have put 10K trouble free miles on it. The car is great to drive, with excellent handling, decent acceleration, and good brakes, and it's economical. I have a few complaints. The blower is noisy on high, there's a few creaks and rattles. The transmission was shifting harshly, so I serviced the transmission, and it seems to shift well now. The A/C isn't quite as good as our old Escort.
Saturn 96-Station Wagon
mtruong, 04/27/2003
1996 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Horrible car!! The engine is burning oil excessively - leak gasket. The engine needs to be replaced at 68K miles after meticulous care of the car. We are very disappointed in our first attempt to purchase Saturn. The dealership folks would not comment...said maybe we drove it hard. They are talking to two electrical engineers who has been meticulous with routine maintenance and babying the car. I would not recommend Saturn for reliable cars.
A good , good car
cabbie889, 01/12/2003
1996 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased an emergency replacement. Did not expect a strong performer and car that gets lots of attention. Car is very low so does make for some wrestling in/out.