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Pleasantly surprised with used Saturn
vedi, 09/20/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
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After my teen-age daughter wrecked our one remaining family car, I was in desperate need of transportation. A co-worker sold me her Saturn for $800. Our little car takes everybody where they need to go with ease and efficiency. We have made several long distance trips recently and the car has been reliable, fantastic on gas and comfortable for two adults and two elementary school age kids in the back. Despite the fact that the A/C doesn't work, interior is worn and the shift linkage is held together with tie rods I still prefer to drive it over our newly inherited Yaris. Friends who also recently purchased used Saturns are equally pleased. It's a fun car to drive, good recommendation here!
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.
My Saturn is Great
LoveMySaturn, 08/01/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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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.).
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!
my little 'speed racer'
Moocher, 06/14/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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We purchased the Saturn new and we put 25,000 miles on it the first year. It now has 118,000 miles. We have put a battery in it, alternator and valve body-not bad considering the alternator and valve body are the only things outside of regular maintenance. I plan on putting another 100k before retiring it. It's great on gas and easy to maintain and above all it's a safe car.