Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
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Great Commuter No problems Cheaplybuilt
Pete from CO, 01/10/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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Bought new after college, wanted something with a warranty and reliability that wasn't going to drain my wallet. This is what I got, I now have 84K mi on mine with NO problems. I did replace a front axle, but only after hitting a huge hole in the road. Everything else has been routine maintence. If you can drive a standard transmission, the 5sp shifting is smooth and you'll need it on hills + hwys w/only 100 hp. Down side, handling is average, stlying average, "fun to drive" factor is low and the fit and finish are below average ("sweaks", enough that I installed an aftermarket stereo system)
Runs good!
mjmiron, 02/20/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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Overall I am very pleased with my Saturn. It's the second one I own along with the Vue. The major problems were the alternator going out at 65k, and having my front rotors ground every 12k. Other than that I have had good luck with the car and it's really easy to work on. I am also running Amzoil so I change my oil once a year which is great.
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Great!...until that pesky cracked head.
April, 02/24/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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My car held up pretty well in 2 minor accidents. Very safe and stylish, with low insurance rates. The interior has held up well. As for reliability, I didn't have a care in the world... until the 82,000 mile mark, when the cracked head happened. I have found that this is apparently a common problem for these cars. I wish that Saturn had issued a recall on this vital issue. I suppose that 8 years and 82000 miles of trouble free driving is not bad for $12500, though. My mechanic is advising me to get rid of it while I still can, but I admit that the car has become a part of me in the 8 years I have owned it. Not sure what I'm going to do...
1997 Saturn SL2
James Clark, 02/02/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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Saturn has been a very reliable vehicle, and performs in an exceptional manner for my 580 mile commute every week. Cost of operation very low up to 100,000. There have been no suprises, no major ticket items. Only tires, wipers, filters and regular oil changes. Best car I have ever owned.
Not a bad car
pnedwek, 03/07/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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I purchased this car as my first real car purchase and I was pleased with it until I wanted a replacement. I took care of it with the schedule maintenance and the only problems I had in 8 years was an alternator replacement and a new starter. The car was reliable - but there are better out there. It was not the most comfy of cars.