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4.5 out of 5 stars

'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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Becki's Car

Becki, 01/04/2004
1998 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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Have had for a week and has been a pleasure to drive!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So long Saturn

mello, 08/21/2010
1998 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

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.

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