Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Reliable car at a very decent price
Pitt Panther, 03/10/2006
1997 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
227000 miles folks. Need I say more? Having bought this car at a Goodwill auto auction for about 700 dollars(with about 211k at the time), I'd say i've gotten the value out of this car at least 10-fold. At first I was a bit skeptical, but after a while I fell in love with it...that's right, I fell in love with a Saturn. Oh sure, poke fun. But as far as I'm concered, this is one of those "too good to be true" things that actually lives up to its claim. It works fine, and I only take it to the shop for oil changes. It is absolutely the best purchase I've made in a long time.
GREAT CAR! Reliable
Jerry Gossett, 03/20/2004
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had since new. It has been a very reliable and great car. Good power for a 4 cylinder with excellent highway mileage and 25-26 mpg mixed driving. Dent resistent side panels are great -- keeps car looking good. Very good sound system. Sits low like a sports car, so access by grandparents is a bit difficult. The only problem has been the seat belts don't fully retract as they should, but that is minor. Overall, it has been a great car. It has 54,100 miles & still runs great.
Red coupe rules!
Engtchr, 03/07/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Previously owned an SL sedan (1992) which was given to my daughter when I got the coupe.She purchased a 3 door coupe in 1999. This car has needed only routine oil changes, tires etc. until late 2002 when the original battery and exhaust system were replaced by the dealer whose service has always been excellent.I plan to keep the car for another 30000 miles(110,000).
my little 'speed racer'
Moocher, 06/14/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Great value
2-term saturn driver, 02/10/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in 2004 to replace my the same model (2002 edition) which I had put 220,000 miles and decided to upgrade. This car has been excellent in reliability and the body style is much improved (no pop-up headlights anymore) than the previous SC2 years. Overall a great value for anyone who doesn't mind giving up the plush luxury car for a very reliable, fuel- efficient, decent car.