Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
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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frank trobridge, 02/05/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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great reliable car with wonderful gas mileage. manual transmission is my favorite way to drive, but this particular car has problems with the first gear. if you can not drive a stick with skill, you will jerk the car on start due to the first gear. i totaled mine, T-boned a car while going 50 mph, and this car had no intrusions, and i was not injured from the wreck due to its great safety
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Fred, 05/24/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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We purchased this vechicle new and have nothing but fun driving it. It currently has 122,000 miles and it has never left us stranded. We still get 30 miles to the gallon on the highway. The car has been no trouble, but I have been good about getting the major service at 30K, 60K and 90K.
Great car
droadrunner, 04/27/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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Purchased car new and the auto tranny bit the dust after 167000 on engine and transmission, and 307000 miles on rest of car (I towed additional 140000 behind motorhome) Only non routine maintenance was a rt. front hub assembley at 64,000 miles. Still had original rear brakes. Engine was a bit noisey, but it was fun to drive and reliabiliy/ economy was outstanding.
Saturns are great cars
theKman, 06/17/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car with 53k miles less than three years ago, it now has 120k. I'm religious with my maintainance, but other than that I've had to make only a few small repairs. Will definitely trade this one in for another Saturn when the time comes.