Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
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My Saturn is Great
LoveMySaturn, 08/01/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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I bought my SC2 3 1/2 years ago and have had nothing more than normal problems with it. I would recommend Saturns to anyone! Saturn treats their customers so good. I didn't even buy mine from a Saturn dealership and I get things from Saturn in the mail all the time (free inspections, anniversary cards, promotions,...etc.).
nice car
sleepy87, 11/24/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I got my saturn in February and have been driving it since June. It is now November, and I'm pretty impressed with it. It's comfortable (probably because I'm kinda short, 5'7''), and gets good mileage. I get 24 around town, but I tend to push it sometimes. I put a K&N air filter in it, but only noticable difference was when flooring it. Not much dif. in gas mileage. One complaint though, I have multiple rattles in my driver's side door/dashboard, and they are ANNOYING. the radio barely covers them up. But that's not too big of a deal.
Wow
Billy, 10/28/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car about a year ago. Since I bought it, lets count what has died (considering it had 139k on it but cmon...) oil pressure sensor, shift linkage, water pump, and so much more i don't have room to list. The dealer wants me to buy an entire shift linkage cable set for $300 but the damn cheap plastic piece of crap costs like $.50. All of the parts Ive had to buy are expensive. I don't think the dealer likes you to fix it because there's no room to do anything and you have to take off half the engine to get to the water pump and oxy sensors. God forbid you fix your own car. Interior is cheaply made, ceiling falls apart to dust when you touch it. poor quality plastic fails.
Buyer Beware
Josee, 08/03/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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I bought my Saturn new in Feb. 97. Though maintaining in regularly through the dealer, I have had to have the electrical panel replaced due to short in spark plug and am facing rotor replacement in the fall. Hate the suspension system. Power steering is very loose over 60 mph. With 53500 miles, I just learned this week that the engine has blown to the tune of $2000. The dealer has agreed to pay half, and I am negotiating with Saturn for the rest. I will never buy another Saturn and do not recommend it.
A Fun Commuter
Millefune, 02/04/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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I have owned my 97 SC2 for about a year now, and the overall experience has been positive. With a feather foot on the throttle, I'm getting an combined mileage of 38-42 MPG with 85% highway and 15% city. It's amazing how this car is getting hybrid mileage if driven right. It's also pretty peppy for a car of its age, and it feels really light on turns. Actually, the steering feel and turn-in response is really good. Of course, the suspension could be more sporty, but for stock... it's pretty good. Not too much roll or plow. It feels like a front-wheel- drive Miata sometimes! Of course, this is all relative to a car that was only around $10K-13K when it was new. It's an entertaining econobox!