Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
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Miles to go before she sleeps
rmeehan, 02/01/2004
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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Bought in Mar 2000 with 42,000 miles in Spokane, WA. Have driven all over...WA to AL to TX to FL to OH and now to Alaska, where I have lived for the past 2 years. EXTREMELY reliable in all climates. COLD winter in AK this year; car starts right up, even when - 15 or -20. Great in snow/ice (traction control, studded tires&front wheel drive help). Now at 103,000 miles. Replaced EGR valve this week1st unscheduled maint. I have ever done on this car...I do all scheduled maintenance religiously. The water pump is currently developing a leak--about to swap that out, and that will be the 2nd unscheduled maint. event in 4 years and 60,000 mi--A great investment.
Great economy vehicle
Herbster, 09/01/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I love my gold 1997 saturn that I purchased in nebraska two years ago, It was a return from lease with 16k miles on it. By comlaint is on hot and humid summer days the vehicle is hard to start almost like a vapor lock type sound after vehicle has been driving for a few miles. Anyone know what this problem is? it seems to start quiclkly if i turn the ignition on for a few seconds then turn the key.
I lived to tell...Saturn 7
Saturn 7, 01/09/2006
1997 Saturn S-Series SW1 4dr Wagon
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My experience with this 1997 SW1 have been excellent in many more ways that I can't describe. 12/02/2005, I wrecked into a semi-tailer. Trailer parked in my lane without lights. I walked out of back seat door without any broken bones, scratches, blood of any kind , nor a broken neck. I lost my car, but I'm alive to talk and walk the experience. The seat belt and air bags worked perfect.
Great Car
K. Barry, 04/13/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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My Saturn 97SL has been nothing but a great car. This car get's 32MPG and has never needed any major repairs other than the normal tuneups and oil changes. My Saturn has 93,000 miles on it and it still runs like it did the day I bought it. It's great for my family and it has NEVER, in 5 years, broke down anywhere (knock on wood).
Enjoyable
Thevanmaster, 05/07/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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Very user friendly. Havn't had many problems other then some peeling of tinting in side windows.
I'll definitely buy another one!
Woodslass, 02/11/2004
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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I bought my car used from a Saturn dealership. Not only did they work with me to purchase it (I had bad credit from a divorce) but they called to check up on me at least 3 months afterwards! I have only had to replace the battery and alternator in my car so far. It's now 7 years old, I have 60000 miles on it, and it still runs like a dream. I have never had any other problems, and I will definitely buy a Vue next year. Saturn is the BEST!
Keeps on Tickin'
Gregg , 02/06/2006
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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Bought this car as a commuter car for my wife that drives 100 miles a day. We bought the car with 65,000 miles. No major problems other than replacement of the waterpump and rubber straps for the exhaust system. The car had been under maintained but in goods condition. Now with 95,000 miles, I change the oil and maintain everything else.
Great Little car
ChevyTruckOwner, 02/23/2004
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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I bought mine two years ago from my sister, the fact that I knew the entire history of this car was most appealing. If nothing else I can say this car has been incredibly reliable. I've got 80,000 miles and there has never been a problem that would keep it off the road. Peppy is a good way to descibe the power, nt fast but not slow either, it's fast enough. I think it looks great, I think it's LOOKS alot faster than it IS. Hence I think this would be a great car for kids given the fact it has airbags, dent resistant panels, and looks sporty. However it is mostly plastic, has some body rattle at idle, and can feel pretty small.
Reliable car at a very decent price
Pitt Panther, 03/10/2006
1997 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
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227000 miles folks. Need I say more? Having bought this car at a Goodwill auto auction for about 700 dollars(with about 211k at the time), I'd say i've gotten the value out of this car at least 10-fold. At first I was a bit skeptical, but after a while I fell in love with it...that's right, I fell in love with a Saturn. Oh sure, poke fun. But as far as I'm concered, this is one of those "too good to be true" things that actually lives up to its claim. It works fine, and I only take it to the shop for oil changes. It is absolutely the best purchase I've made in a long time.
Best Ever
showdog, 09/28/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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This is the third Saturn we have owned. We get super gas mileage, good performance, comfort even for my 6'2" husband. We love this car. It gets regular maintanence. We have had new brakes put on it. I had an accident in it. I was hit by a 4-wheel drive pickup with his back wheel, going 65 MPH and it just took my front bumper. It did not spin me or push me into other traffic. I could have been killed, instead it just took off the impact point. We have 174,780 miles on this car and we are very happy with it. Diana