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 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.
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).