Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
Long time Saturn owner
JackieD, 07/18/2010
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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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.
Terrible Car--DON'T BUY!
bpeterson, 07/18/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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While our car was in for major service for the 4th time in 3 months, we learned from other people in the waiting room that ALL thier saturns had been in for major service just past 30K miles. With 62K we were told that our car needed a new engine, despite following all the recommended service from the dealership. Having relatives in the auto repair business, we aquired Saturn's service bulletins, proving that our dealership (where the car was service exclusively) had ignored telltale signs of major problems. Still, both the dealership and corporate refused to help, let alone return calls. Stay FAR AWAY from Saturn's faulty products!
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.
Saturn
Jennjn, 09/30/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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THE WHOLE INSIDE OF THE CAR RATTLES! Had to replace in the last year: starter, battery & alternator (2x), FYI, when replacing the alternator yourself, you can't take it out through the bottom of the car; it has to come out the wheel-well. The car runs hot & overheats if it is running & not moving fast (stuck slw traffic for a long time).Trnsmssn is also needing some help. Small things on the inside break off easily-hook that holds sunvisor to roof, a plstc cover for handles in the back. Keep a lot of plastic bolts to hold plastic covers on under car: Backing out of driveway, went over a small snowpile & ripped the plstc strip off under the frnt of car.
F@%* Saturn
God of War, 10/05/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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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.