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Great Little Car
Ron Beagles, Shelton WA, 09/26/2019
1998 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you prefer an automatic transmission, the twin cam 1.9 engine is a definite must, especially if you live in a hilly area as I do (125 HP vs. 90 hp in the SW1 single cam engine). Bought my 98 Saturn SW2 with over 100,000 miles on it, for $1,500.00. I replaced the alternator and the head gasket (myself) because the previous owner let the cooling system overheat and warp the head. Milling the head cost about $40 and the gasket was about the same price; the head bolts also needed to be replaced -- recommended in the Saturn factory service manual, however I chose to use studs instead of the "stretch" standard bolts since studs have better clamping force. The car now has 197,000+ miles on it and still runs great and gets the high gas mileage. Recently, I had the standard shift cable break at the shifter (below the shift lever arm, standard transmission; there are two cables, just one broke) and replaced it from a wrecking yard part for about $25. Also, I have been using a high quality synthetic motor oil (Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic High Mileage 10W - 30W, which, I believe, greatly enhances engine life as well as that of the standard transmission, which I now use 0W-20W synthetic motor oil instead of the automatic trans oil which is recommended ( I felt the recommended oil was too thin). Overall, this has been an absolutely terrific general use transportation car, thus saving the miles on my 1992 Lexus coupe, which I bought with only 134,000 miles on it; I also use the synthetic motor oil in the Lexus engine (but not the auto transmission -- (still looking for a suitable synthetic auto trans oil for it). I just wish General Motors hadn't discontinued the plastic panels since they are great in parking lots where door dings (and shopping carts) happen, not to mention the no-rust consideration which is important in those areas where they salt the roads in the winter. I just love my Saturn.
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This car will not die
jenj2, 07/13/2009
1998 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this little car. I was rear ended three times and nothing ever goes wrong with this car. It is now over 10 years old and still runs great. The only maintenence I ever need to do on it is the uaual oil change and I had to replace the battery due to my own neglagence.
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Gas Saving Fun Mobile!!!
Buya ka sha !!!, 08/20/2004
1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this little car used with 120,000 miles on it. It runs great. A nice 5 speed. I like the independent suspension in the saturn (no solid axels). Handels great. Can put in new suspension for a great ride. Inside is a little crampt but thats because I'm a little fat. A very fun and economical little car. The interior build is a little chinsey, but thats because Saturn needs to save money to compete with the Asian market and the Asian market does not have to employ union workers(costs much more). Buy American and keep our jobs in America. Yahoo. This car is also great to hit into shopping carts at the store. It has dent resistant body pannels.
Not a bad backup car
Not bad, 10/11/2003
1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
70k miles no it. Been dependable. Minor electrical problems (mirrors,2 hours of labor, back window, 2 hours of labor) IAC sensor(75$, 1 hour of labor) went out and was difficult to put back in. Car takes a while to get up to 75 mph and is hard to handle wen it gets there. Great car for the $ and would recomend to anyone
Love this car!
Satisfied owner, 01/26/2008
1998 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had this vehicle for 10 years until it was totalled in December. It was a very reliable car and it performed well to the end with a little over 150000 miles on it. I am looking for another one just like it. My heart was broken when I lost this car!