Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
Long time Saturn owner
JackieD, 07/18/2010
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my Saturn used in 2001 from the dealership. I was the second and the last owner of the car. Although the "check engine" light remained on for most of the past five or six years it was a dependable go to work car. I will always recommend a Saturn to anyone who asks my opinion. My Saturn saved my and my daughter's life due to its good construction and duel airbags. My Saturn is totaled but will not be forgotten.
F@%* Saturn
God of War, 10/05/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for a car to give you a reason to visit your dealer for maintenance, look no further. The SL2 will break down about every ten minutes of its life. I've spent as much fixing this car as I did buying it. When I finally paid off the lien, the engine went. Since I've had the new engine, I've had all the same problems. Saturn maintenance tends to ignore major problems by fixing smaller ones to get you out the door. Saturn has chased this patriotic American to its rival Japanese and German competitors.
120K and going strong!
MGSaturn, 02/15/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very little work required in my 120K miles(maybe $1500 in 8 years). I've never had less than 30 mi/gal. Seats are very comfortable (even has lumbar support). The center console and dash controls are perfectly lined up for operation while driving. Has enough room for 2 adults in the back for short trips (3 for very short trips). The paint is still great despite some dings. When it finally gives out I would buy another one. Saturn dealers have been anywhere from great to average (which is good for a dealer).
Good reliability
Stryder, 10/26/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car a few years ago and have really liked it. The dual overhead cam makes this car suprisingly peppy for a four cylinder. I can set my cruise at 75 on the freeway and never have it click off. I haven't had any problems with it mechanically. It is not the most comfortable car I have ever owned and getting in and out of the car can be a chore at times. When it comes time to buy a small car again, for the price and reliabilty a Saturn is hard to pass up.
Great Car
K. Barry, 04/13/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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).
Great Car!
Guillermo , 10/17/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was the first car that I bought and it had 115,000 miles when I got it. Never the less the car has always been a reliable vehicle. Also servicing the car is very cheap, about $22 for an oil change at Firestone. The only "major" problem that I've had with this car was replacing the ignition switch which cost me $120 at the Saturn dealer and it came with a free 2 year warranty. I also replaced the tires due to normal wear and they cost me $250 and they also came with a 3 year warranty. This car is very reliable and very cheap to service or repair (except for the transmission like in all cars!) if the need be. I highly recommend it.
My saturn
pbofilms, 05/27/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SW1 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had no problems with this vehicle. It has run smoothly and has never "broke down". It isn't the fanciest wagon, but the gas mileage is so great that even if gas went to $3.00 a gallon, I would be happy.
Good while it lasted
Schrader, 10/23/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle brand new in '97 and it was great for the first 2-3 years. PROS: Fantastic mpg (37-42 hwy); comfortable; good value for money CONS: After the 36K mile mark and warranty the water pump died costing a significant amount of money. Reliability is in question.
Driven hard
driven hard, 04/08/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SW1 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 80,000 miles on it for a very reasonable price. I have abused it, and it has never failed me. Not once. I am selling it now, with 175K on it. It needs brakes, a tune up, and a muffler. Plus I think it could use shocks. I've decided not to invest in it, but hesistantly. It runs strong, and continues to serve me well. I would definitely buy a Saturn again. I buy in the 80,000 mile range and drive them hard. This is the first car I think I will actually be able to sell when I am done with it. Economical, reliable, and tolerant of abuse.
My Saturn is Great
LoveMySaturn, 08/01/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my SC2 3 1/2 years ago and have had nothing more than normal problems with it. I would recommend Saturns to anyone! Saturn treats their customers so good. I didn't even buy mine from a Saturn dealership and I get things from Saturn in the mail all the time (free inspections, anniversary cards, promotions,...etc.).