Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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I'll definitely buy another one!
Woodslass, 02/11/2004
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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I bought my car used from a Saturn dealership. Not only did they work with me to purchase it (I had bad credit from a divorce) but they called to check up on me at least 3 months afterwards! I have only had to replace the battery and alternator in my car so far. It's now 7 years old, I have 60000 miles on it, and it still runs like a dream. I have never had any other problems, and I will definitely buy a Vue next year. Saturn is the BEST!
My 2nd Saturn
Tracy, 10/12/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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This has really been a great car. I have had very few problems with it (knock on wood). It's roomy inside, and I like the dash better than the L300 2003's I just looked at. The new ones have the windshield very close to your face. Saturns feel very safe and handle nicely. Their customer service is the best. You'll never meet nicer salesman in a dealership.
Keeps on Tickin'
Gregg , 02/06/2006
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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Bought this car as a commuter car for my wife that drives 100 miles a day. We bought the car with 65,000 miles. No major problems other than replacement of the waterpump and rubber straps for the exhaust system. The car had been under maintained but in goods condition. Now with 95,000 miles, I change the oil and maintain everything else.
I Miss My SL
hard2convince, 09/17/2011
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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I bought my 1997 SL new, and drove it for 181,000 miles. For 14 years, this car was near-perfect, with some minor repairs I would add up to wear & tear. Mostly was just change the oil and keep on going. It's still going for the new owner. Alas, I miss my SL. So, a couple problems I had were that the shifter cable assembly broke twice, at about 90K miles each. The original clutch went for 160K. Minor annoyances were that the light for the radio and the oil warning light didn't work, so had to check my oil regularly. Used alot of oil. Mechanics said it didn't burn oil or leak, just "consumed" it.
What do you expect?
brianschmizzle, 07/24/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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My father in law bought it for my wife when she was still in high school with 74000 miles on it. It burned oil slightly at the time but he told me to keep it full of oil and water and we'd be fine. Well...100,000 miles later and all I've done to it is replace the tires, 2 tie rods, and a lot of oil! I still take the car for my long trips because it is ridiculously reliable! Yes it is noisy, uncomfortable, loud, and the stereo system sounds like a junior high band, but the car got us through college with no more than $180 worth of maintainance! Sweet deal if you ask me.