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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.
Good value for the money
belinda, 08/02/2003
1998 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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This car was my first new car investment and has proven to be worth the money. Have had some minor repairs in the electrical area after the last payment was made, but nothing major yet! I also have problems with the interior fogging up during cold mornings and that can sometimes delay me 5-6 minutes while waiting to go to work on cold mornings.
Saturn SL2
zoombaby, 07/20/2003
1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
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I had a 1992 SL1 that was a very good car and included roadside service and free oil changes for the vehicle. The car was stolen in 1997. I purchased a 98 SL2 to replace it. After the warranty 36,000 or 3 years, maintenance ran very high.