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Better MPG then a prius!
jogbehle, 02/01/2012
1998 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love it! I got it used with 210,000 miles on it with a siezed engine for 300 dollars. Rebuilt the engine and I have now put almost 20,000 miles on it in less then a year and the car is fine! The transmission and everything else is original and it is acting fine. I get on average 45 mpg hwy, and 32 mpg city. Small enough that if you need to parallel park you and your friend can lift it into the space (its been done). And because of the front wheel drive/manual tranny combo it does amazingly well in the snow!
I owe this car a review - It's well earned.
gtomonster, 04/17/2011
1998 Saturn S-Series SC2 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I created an account just for the purpose to compliment this vehicle. It's my wifes car, we've had it for about 5 years and 80,000 miles. It's at 166,000 right now and it still runs, drives, and looks great. I'm 6'3" 200lbs so I'm not a fan of smaller cars, but really this isn't too bad. Plain and simple, it is without a doubt the most affordable, most reliable, trouble free car I have EVER owned, been around or known of - Period. I'm my own mechanic, I know cars and I know things like brakes, tires, and mufflers wear out. That's about all we've had to replace on this car - And the best part is all the parts are super cheap! Average of 30 MPG with a driving ratio of 70 hwy/ 30 city
323,000 miles and still going strong!
serine459, 01/16/2011
1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my 98 Saturn SL2 5 speed manual new in 1998 and I can't believe after 323,000 miles that it is still going strong. Yes I have had to replace many things, but never anything major like a transmission. It is now burning oil but you would expect that at this point. It has been great not having a car payment for the last 8 years. If you want a basic car that gets you from point A to point B this would be the car. I am just disapointed that GM discontinued the Saturn. I will be sad to see my Saturn go when the time comes.
True enjoyment!
jan, 03/11/2005
1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Owning this automobile has been a very positive experience for my husband and me. We have taken numerous vacations across country, and have never had one iota of trouble with our Saturn SL2. Pickup is immediately responsive, never a hesitation going over hills or mountains, etc. Excellent gas mileage for our needs. As my husband no longer drives, I have been the sole driver and I've enjoyed every single minute of it. I'm a grandmother in my 70's, and I love to hear the comments of my grandsons when their friends are told that "this is my Grandma's car". One friend said, "Wow, that's no ordinary grandma's car", and my grandson replied, "Well, my grandma is no ordinary grandma!"
we race it
scotty too hottie, 05/12/2004
1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My friends parents have one of these and when he takes it out its alot of fun. he has a 5 speed so we race people all the time. we have gotten the this car up to 115 mph! it took a little long and whistles alot at those high speeds but handled well.