Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
Big Oil Burner........
MadinMemphis, 06/12/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Burns 2 qts of oil per month. I called the dealer and the service mgr told me this was normal. I big lie, my 94 Honda Accord with 294000 miles does not burn but 1 qt every 3000 miles. The Engine is way undersized, pick up is very poor. Drivers side electric window has gone out twice in 5 years, neither time would the dealer fix it. But they did charge almost $300 to fix it. Styling is good, paint is excellent. If your looking for a car to sit in your driveway and look at this is your car. If your looking for performance, buy an Accord. Mad in Memphis...
Nice
Halp, 03/22/2004
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good car to drive. Small, but practical. The best car there is.
A great Buy
Chippster, 11/27/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had preiviously been driving a Dodge Neon and compared to that this car is perfect
Excellent value!!!!
Mike H, 09/24/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to meet the needs of my new family. Surprisingly, it met my needs too. It is fun to drive yet frugal. It holds everything this family of four needs yet it isn't a boat.
Great mileage/perform but poor reliabili
JoRene, 03/02/2004
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love to drive this car and it gets great mileage, but we've had more than our share of problems with things going out. Engine mount (40,000 mi), O2 senor (32000 mi) (and it's problably bad again), broken door handle, complete clutch/transmission failure at only 51,000 mi, 3 mufflers and a front pipe, and a leaking axle seal. Maintenance items I don't mind, but too many things have broken on the car that should not have and it has been one of the most expensive cars we've owned maintenence-wise. Too bad, because we would have bought another Saturn if we hadn't had so many serious and unnecessary problems.
Love my Saturn
Mary Banks, 02/03/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
An exceptional little car! This is my second one - I flipped the first one 2X and walked away w/ broken nail and bruised knee. Bought another, immediately. I'm the original owner, 8+ years. No actual mechanical problems (besides sunroof), just normal wear and that's been rare - electronic fuel pump is the only part replaced thus far. Drives well in all conditions. Back seats too small for adults, but fine for kids and carseats. Sunroof no longer working - something w/ cables, fixed it, broke again, left it closed. Power window motor beginning to slow down after 8 years. Wish I could "save" it for my 3 y/o to drive in 13 years! Safe & reliable.
Piece of junk dont waste your money
zap101392, 02/28/2009
1997 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
has 127,000 on it and it has problems weekly my girlfriend has had it in the shop every month since she bought it, Transmission problems, stalls, wont start, speedometer and tach dont read accuratly, radiator leaks, burns a little oil, Headlight plastic discolors over time and makes for a very dim set of headlights. Now about the car it likes to wander on the road sound system stinks ,accelerations is terrible, seats are very very uncomfortable Yet the car was perfectly fine when it was purchased the only good thing about the car is the gas mileage about 27-34 mpg
Reliable, but noisy
propoganda, 03/24/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I may have the only wagon w/ manual transmission, and the performance is excellent for an economy car. 71k miles and only repairs were tuneup (scheduled), front breaks (55k miles), the fuel pump (recall) and a loose wire for the reverse lights (free fix @ dealer).
Five Years Plus In a '97 Saturn SW
Railfan, 03/24/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In short, My 1997 Saturn SW has delivered everything which was expected by me. While not ever accused of being a "head turner" (but no Hondas are either), it it, nevertheless one of the best and reliable vehicles which I have ever owned. And the dealership (Saturn of Monrovia, CA) is also "top drawer." When Asked, "would you ever purchase another Saturn," my answer is always in the affermative. ---Railnuts---
No complaints
Slaenng, 06/02/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car for the price and utility. Gas mileage is a definite plus.