Used 1998 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
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The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly- Saturn SC
John, 04/15/2010
1998 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used. I think this was in a flood because it has had a very unusual repair history. I have not added it up, but the car may have exceeded its original list price in repair bills. The original owner had a stack of receipts & in 3 years I've spent over $2000 on repairs. Always starts - wish it would just die so I would junk it. I don't want to condemn the brand, but I think Saturns come in 3 styles- Good, Bad, & Ugly- I have a really ugly one. I really hate this car & I'm still driving it. If you buy a bad one, donate it & get rid of it. Plan on getting rid of mine soon.+ Getting out of it kills your back & knees nor fat friendly.
Saturn, Nothing Special
poorme, 05/06/2002
1998 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
When buying a Saturn, I was promised a diamond, instead, I got a cubic zirconia. Although the car hasn't had major problems, the car has its share of annoyances. The low fuel light broke, headliner fell down, dome light broke, engine pings like mad, headlights shake uncontrolably, plugs foul, among other things. After taking the car back to the dealer 13 times in the first 2 years, the dealer told me not to come back. Called several Saturn higher ups in the Houston area, all of which said I should fix my own car because I was mad that everytime I took my vehicle in, they managed to break something. Called Saturn Corporate, they said they had no control over the dealerships.
Very Reliable Car
sam_SL, 03/25/2003
1998 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Believe it or not, but my previous car was Nissan Sentra GXE 1999 which I miss very little. The car had many seductive features, but it failed to perform up to my expectations. My 1998 SL Saturn was much simpler car, and so much cheaper, too! But it is the simplicity, which increases its reliability and handling! For example, not having power steering will only mean that ... it will never be such thing as the failure of it! Biggest advantage of Saturn I have is its unconditional obedience to its drivers. Whatever the season, - it will always perform well and will get you to the destination you need.
Good Value for my money
courtsj, 07/08/2002
1998 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first new car. I drive it everyday and experienced very little problems with it. It's also very safe. I had the unfortunate experience of being rear-ended twice at high speeds. No one was hurt and the car did not have extended body damage. It held up great. My plans are to drive it til I look like Wilma Flinestone.
Interior falls short
george turek, 05/13/2005
1998 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The sun roof cover on the inside is not very functional. It gets stuck several times. The driver seatbelt doesn't retract very well. I had it replaced once, and it still won't retract. The compartment for CD's and other storage is cheaply made. The lid for that compartment cracks very easily.