Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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.
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.
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120K and going strong!
MGSaturn, 02/15/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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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
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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.
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 ;-)