Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
NOT SO GOOD!
emmily, 10/26/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to get to school and back about 70-100miles/day of driving. It was in and out of the shop several times for new alternator and four alignments, after which the thing still pulled to the right so hard it was too dangerous to drive on the freeway. At 70K needed new engine, transmission, engine cradle, you name it. Excellent customer service, but this car drives like Tupperware!
Get the Extended Warranty!
Kayo, 03/15/2004
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lots of problems with my Saturn-so far the following items have been replaced--glad I got the warranty!!! Two window motors sunroof motor transmission (2 times!!)
My 1 & only Saturn
Matt Valadez, 06/16/2006
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Mom purchaced this car used to tow behind a motorhome. Her plans changed (nothing to do with the car) I was having trouble with my vehicle at the time so she gave me the Saturn. I'm very grateful of her generosity but as far as the Saturn is concerned I would not purchase a Saturn myself. The car is very noisy and uncomfortable. The tilt wheel on Saturn cars are pretty much worthless the way it tilts. I had water come into the trunk from going thru a car wash. The auto trunk release worked for a very short time. The cruise control will suddenly shut off on its own. The automatic transmission does not shift smoothly. For some reason the ignition seems to stick at times. Wish I had a Toyota
Dont buy saturns
Joya, 02/12/2010
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought the Saturn at about 110,000 miles. Right away the head gaskets blew. We replaced the engine and continued to have complications, especially after 144,000 miles. The power window control for the back seat window, behind the driver's seat stopped working. We had to constantly replace parts, such as the radiator, thermostat, water pump, ect. Every month something had to be replaced. It always broke down after long trips. Saturns generally don't last for more than ten years. I wouldn't buy another one
Great Buy
Matt, 06/29/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my SL1 with 27,000 miles on it. It has a 5-speed manual, A/C, CD player and the delightful Saturn Security System with power door locks. Right off, I had to replace the alternator, but the rest has been ordinary maintenance. I was rear-ended by a 4x4 the year before last. The only damage was a broken tail light. The 4x4 turned over. These little cars are built to last. My son & daughter took it to college last year and it's now approaching 100,000 miles. I love this little car and it hurt to part with it.