Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
1997 SC2
HOTSHOE, 04/01/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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A great car for what it's made for. I like many others have a rattle in my drivers door. You can stop it by pressing on the tray. My dealership has been excellent, though I haven't had to use them very much. The oil filter could be located in a better spot & I'm on my third battery.
GM should have kept Saturn
J. Pritchett, 10/30/2017
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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I have a 1998 Saturn SL 4-door sedan, 1.9L SOHC w/ 5-speed manual . It is has problems with clearcoat and paint flaking off especially on the metal parts: hood, roof, and deck lid. The cylinder head was recently replaced. This particular engine is known to have a casting defect with the cylinder head cracking in the cam journal, as it affects about 1 in 20 cars. Conveniently, parts are cheap for these cars. And, it's well designed and easy to work on.. On the up side it is fun to drive, rides well, gets great gas mileage, and has plenty of power. It is reliable and has never failed to start and go. It does well around town, it handles well. Holds the road nicely at highway speeds and does a road trip well I plan on driving it until the wheels fall off.
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Good Basic Car
Tommy, 11/03/2018
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Basic car, nothing fancy but if low mileage low maintenance
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Fancy And Luxurious It's not. Cheap and reliable
Jon , 07/24/2023
1997 Saturn S-Series SW1 4dr Wagon
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These Saturn s series Cars Are very cheap and reliable To drive. They're amazing, little cars If you take care of them. Little more Maintenance Then a honda or a toyota. Really need to keep your fluids changed. The money you save on gas and insurance almost pay for Maintenance and repairs.
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My 1 & only Saturn
Matt Valadez, 06/16/2006
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Mom purchaced this car used to tow behind a motorhome. Her plans changed (nothing to do with the car) I was having trouble with my vehicle at the time so she gave me the Saturn. I'm very grateful of her generosity but as far as the Saturn is concerned I would not purchase a Saturn myself. The car is very noisy and uncomfortable. The tilt wheel on Saturn cars are pretty much worthless the way it tilts. I had water come into the trunk from going thru a car wash. The auto trunk release worked for a very short time. The cruise control will suddenly shut off on its own. The automatic transmission does not shift smoothly. For some reason the ignition seems to stick at times. Wish I had a Toyota
Dont buy saturns
Joya, 02/12/2010
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought the Saturn at about 110,000 miles. Right away the head gaskets blew. We replaced the engine and continued to have complications, especially after 144,000 miles. The power window control for the back seat window, behind the driver's seat stopped working. We had to constantly replace parts, such as the radiator, thermostat, water pump, ect. Every month something had to be replaced. It always broke down after long trips. Saturns generally don't last for more than ten years. I wouldn't buy another one
Great Buy
Matt, 06/29/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my SL1 with 27,000 miles on it. It has a 5-speed manual, A/C, CD player and the delightful Saturn Security System with power door locks. Right off, I had to replace the alternator, but the rest has been ordinary maintenance. I was rear-ended by a 4x4 the year before last. The only damage was a broken tail light. The 4x4 turned over. These little cars are built to last. My son & daughter took it to college last year and it's now approaching 100,000 miles. I love this little car and it hurt to part with it.