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Used 1998 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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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
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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4.13 out of 5 stars

Saved my life

my , 06/28/2002
1998 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
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I was recently in a very bad accident where I LITERALLY had a car on top of my 98 SC1... my windshield shattered (but stayed in place for the most part) and I had to crawl out the passanger side window in fear that my car may not continue to support the larger car that was resting upon its roof, windshield and hood. I came out safe and protected, but it scares me to think what COULD have happened. I was very lucky and am VERY impressed with the strength of my car and the way it held up. The car was totaled, but I am alive. I am buying another saturn.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable

Steven L., 07/23/2003
1998 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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This was originally my wifes car and I thought it was junk. Now I drive it because of the 40 mpg I am getting on my drives to and from work. I cleaned up the interior and it looks just about like new. The manual transmission makes driving fun again. This is a great car. Not as cool looking as an SUV, but trying become less pretentious.

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