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paige, 06/26/2002
1998 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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This is by far the most reliable car I have ever owned! I love driving it. I would recommend it to anyone.
keep on ticking...
Tea, 12/26/2002
1998 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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Bought on 9-97, my 98 had 17 miles on it. Its got over 103200, 12-26-02. I have lost 1 battery, some problem with my coolant unit, covered by warranty. Ive replaced the tires and breaks twice. The drivers side center console cover came off the first month, clip broke. She gets noisy before and oil change. There is the list of problems in my car. Im a single mom and its been great. Her Body is terrific interior (which I had treated) still looks great. We are a growing family so our needs are getting bigger. I only wish their wagons and SUVs got this good of gas mileage or I would switch/upgrade this year.
Reliable for a U.S. made car
mysterkleen, 06/28/2002
1998 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
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Very reliable (not as much as my Toyotas,but good). Brakes are a weak point. Too small rotors warp. Seat belt system is deplorable.Belts have been dealer repaired 4 times and still lock in and won't release,squeezing occupant in seat. Plastic body a plus. Original tires and exhaust at 50,000 miles. Engine noise loader than most due to timing gears (no belt to break though).Dealers have been good and inexpensive. I'll drive it till it dies!
'98 Saturn SL2
flip43, 01/22/2003
1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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Purchased the car in 6/98 with 26000m on odometer. Excellent fuel milage in beginning - 5 sp trans. Got 35+ on highway and better that 28 around town. YOU MUST keep after the oil. Mine seems to burn about 2 qts every 1500- 2000 miles - checking it is very important. Relaced original tires with 195/60 15 Dunlop SP 2000 - OUTSTANDING and what difference in cornering. Now, at 135K miles, it hesitates on accelerating from a light - any loading at all and the car will buck and chug. I'm guessing the computer modules or the fule injection system - when i get some money I'll be getting it fixed.
So long Saturn
mello, 08/21/2010
1998 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
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I owned this car for 4 years before it was totaled in a car accident a few weeks ago. This car was a really great value. Only replaced the water pump and the head gasket. Both I did myself and I am an amateur. Parts were cheap and was easy to work on. Gas mileage was great, too. Everyone who drove it commented on how great the engine was. It looks sporty, too. The car held up very well in the accident. I am going to miss this car.