Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
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nice car
sleepy87, 11/24/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I got my saturn in February and have been driving it since June. It is now November, and I'm pretty impressed with it. It's comfortable (probably because I'm kinda short, 5'7''), and gets good mileage. I get 24 around town, but I tend to push it sometimes. I put a K&N air filter in it, but only noticable difference was when flooring it. Not much dif. in gas mileage. One complaint though, I have multiple rattles in my driver's side door/dashboard, and they are ANNOYING. the radio barely covers them up. But that's not too big of a deal.
Buyer Beware
Josee, 08/03/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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I bought my Saturn new in Feb. 97. Though maintaining in regularly through the dealer, I have had to have the electrical panel replaced due to short in spark plug and am facing rotor replacement in the fall. Hate the suspension system. Power steering is very loose over 60 mph. With 53500 miles, I just learned this week that the engine has blown to the tune of $2000. The dealer has agreed to pay half, and I am negotiating with Saturn for the rest. I will never buy another Saturn and do not recommend it.
Wow
Billy, 10/28/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car about a year ago. Since I bought it, lets count what has died (considering it had 139k on it but cmon...) oil pressure sensor, shift linkage, water pump, and so much more i don't have room to list. The dealer wants me to buy an entire shift linkage cable set for $300 but the damn cheap plastic piece of crap costs like $.50. All of the parts Ive had to buy are expensive. I don't think the dealer likes you to fix it because there's no room to do anything and you have to take off half the engine to get to the water pump and oxy sensors. God forbid you fix your own car. Interior is cheaply made, ceiling falls apart to dust when you touch it. poor quality plastic fails.
A Fun Commuter
Millefune, 02/04/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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I have owned my 97 SC2 for about a year now, and the overall experience has been positive. With a feather foot on the throttle, I'm getting an combined mileage of 38-42 MPG with 85% highway and 15% city. It's amazing how this car is getting hybrid mileage if driven right. It's also pretty peppy for a car of its age, and it feels really light on turns. Actually, the steering feel and turn-in response is really good. Of course, the suspension could be more sporty, but for stock... it's pretty good. Not too much roll or plow. It feels like a front-wheel- drive Miata sometimes! Of course, this is all relative to a car that was only around $10K-13K when it was new. It's an entertaining econobox!
Cost Effective
he shoots he scores, 10/21/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my Saturn SL1 used with 46,000. I currently have 132,000 and the engine is finally starting to give up. The car has been extremely reliable. I purchased the car with the 5 speed because of wanting the best mileage and it still averages 37 MPG. It is not the most comfortable car but for a lower priced car I have no complaints. It has been in two minor snow related accidents and held up very well during the accidents.
Great Car
Maya, 08/22/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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I have been really satisfied with this car.
Stay away from sc2
No more saturn, 03/04/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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Was very fun to drive. Bought the car in 2000 @ 35,000k miles. Blown engine at 55,000K. Need I say more.
4 Dr Standard SL
Mr Average, 08/24/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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Had it since 96. Only complaint is that its too big a car for this engine-not enough power to accelerate. Very reliable, great fuel economy. I got what I paid for and a little bit more. 120K and only major repair was the clutch at $1400. No major complaints although I'm ready for a BMW ;-)
my little engine that could
scotty2987, 01/25/2004
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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I love my saturn SL1 so much. It's my little engine that can. I can't even express how much that car means to me. When i was in an accident, it didn't show ANY damage, except the front license plate holder fell off. i reccomend saturn!
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).