Used 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
Most reliable car I have owned
BWright, 04/08/2005
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our 1997 SL2 in early 4/97 after giving our 93 SL2 to our daughter for college transportation. The 97 has 130K plus miles on it and still runs like a new one. Had some minor problems with the sunroof after the warranty was over, but it was an easy fix and not grossly expensive. No other major repair problems. We just change the oil every 3K miles and keep it tuned up and it treats us great. The seat comfort is not the best, but the Saturn is a great commuter car. We moved from CA to CO and discovered the SL2 does great in the snow and ice. We also found out that when the ABS does not stop you soon enough, front end repairs are fairly reasonable compared to metal body cars.
Big Oil Burner........
MadinMemphis, 06/12/2003
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Burns 2 qts of oil per month. I called the dealer and the service mgr told me this was normal. I big lie, my 94 Honda Accord with 294000 miles does not burn but 1 qt every 3000 miles. The Engine is way undersized, pick up is very poor. Drivers side electric window has gone out twice in 5 years, neither time would the dealer fix it. But they did charge almost $300 to fix it. Styling is good, paint is excellent. If your looking for a car to sit in your driveway and look at this is your car. If your looking for performance, buy an Accord. Mad in Memphis...
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Saturn MPG
Saturn Economic, 04/30/2008
1997 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this 1997 SL2 for 8 years now and piled up 150K miles without any problems, routine oil and filter changes. Car always starts and have had it on some cross country trips in the last two years. It yield 30-31 MPG city driving and 40-45 MPG highway. I am amazaed that none of the new high MPG cars on the market today can turn these excellent MPG results, you have to spend a tremendous amount of $$$ to get MPG's over 40 huighway, hybrids???
Lemon
Penny, 04/28/2002
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had originally purchased my saturn with the hopes that it would last me several years and well over 100,000 miles. I been extremely disappointed with its performance. I have had to replace the alternator, air conditioning system, emissions system, head gasket, both rear cylinders, all 4 pistons and rings, motor mount and now having to replace the entire engine and the car hasn't even turned 80,000 miles yet. I wonder if the whole thing is just going to fall apart soon.
Great Gas Mileage
Logical-Nonsence, 03/30/2007
1997 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Pick the Saturn out the impound like most the cars I get. Paid $500 cash. Car in great shape inside and out. Been driving it for 15 months now with no problems. It's agreat car with gas prices going out the roof. I normally dont care for Chevy prouducts but I will say my hat's off to Chevy on this one. I think I'll keep the car for few more months. Being I don't normally keep cars more then 6-7mnths at a time. This one having such good gas mileage made me keep it around!