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Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Long time Saturn owner

JackieD, 07/18/2010
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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Bought my Saturn used in 2001 from the dealership. I was the second and the last owner of the car. Although the "check engine" light remained on for most of the past five or six years it was a dependable go to work car. I will always recommend a Saturn to anyone who asks my opinion. My Saturn saved my and my daughter's life due to its good construction and duel airbags. My Saturn is totaled but will not be forgotten.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

F@%* Saturn

God of War, 10/05/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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If you're looking for a car to give you a reason to visit your dealer for maintenance, look no further. The SL2 will break down about every ten minutes of its life. I've spent as much fixing this car as I did buying it. When I finally paid off the lien, the engine went. Since I've had the new engine, I've had all the same problems. Saturn maintenance tends to ignore major problems by fixing smaller ones to get you out the door. Saturn has chased this patriotic American to its rival Japanese and German competitors.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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).

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

Guillermo , 10/17/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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This was the first car that I bought and it had 115,000 miles when I got it. Never the less the car has always been a reliable vehicle. Also servicing the car is very cheap, about $22 for an oil change at Firestone. The only "major" problem that I've had with this car was replacing the ignition switch which cost me $120 at the Saturn dealer and it came with a free 2 year warranty. I also replaced the tires due to normal wear and they cost me $250 and they also came with a 3 year warranty. This car is very reliable and very cheap to service or repair (except for the transmission like in all cars!) if the need be. I highly recommend it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My saturn

pbofilms, 05/27/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SW1 4dr Wagon
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I have had no problems with this vehicle. It has run smoothly and has never "broke down". It isn't the fanciest wagon, but the gas mileage is so great that even if gas went to $3.00 a gallon, I would be happy.

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