Used 1998 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
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Overlooked Wagon-Tough,Relible,Quiet inside
Mike, 10/17/2016
1998 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought the 1998-SW-2 w 97000 miles from a Saturn original owner.Vehicle was well maintained all its life.Ive driven the Odometer to over 103,000 so far.Ive only replaced the Serpitine belt+Tensioner and lately the original starter.New Toyo Eclipse tires are very quiet hence inside@60mph.Great heater,Well insulated Keeps warm inside.A-C evaporates cabin moisture fast.Keeps car cool in summer.Great fuel economy over 36mpg, on a trip.City is around 26-28 slow driving.Great in snow,slush,and on Iced roads,with-out studded tires.Predictable cornering+ handling similar to sporty handling due to all-around McPherson strut arrangement.Im pleased with the size inside for a over 6ft person,getting in+out is low.The Good,-Half the normal fuel use,7 bucks of fuel will more than get you the day.Parts are available as easy as apple pie.The ride is quiet+smooth,and the automatic shifts up+down like it supposed to.Transmission has a spin-on fluid filter as does the engine.And the doors are resist dent due to the plastic and pliable body panels.I like the wagon.I have the {Best-black-top} DOHC 4 version.
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Elaine, 07/02/2003
1998 Saturn S-Series SW2 4dr Wagon
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
A solid, reliable, dependable car for the money! Great gas mileage. Saturn dealers seem to bend over backwards to make the customer happy. Loads of cargo storage with fold down rear seats. I brought home a twin bed inside this car!
Surprised
Biggrouper, 03/13/2003
1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Check the previous owner to determine the care your car received. Have had no problems. Heater and a/c work well. Handles fine. Has nicest pickup. Quiet. Windows tight. Love the keyless entry especially at night safety features. Exterior easier to wash than metal cars. No leaks. Looks like a brand new car.
Underappreciated
candyyyycane4, 02/16/2015
1998 Saturn S-Series SC1 2dr Coupe
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is such an underappreciated and over looked car. I have had this car since I was 16 and now i'm 22. I took my saturn to college with me which was 6 hrs/360 miles away from home. To say the least this car is TOUGH. I have lugged and tugged plenty of stuff up and down the highway in the car. It has made the trip from kentucky to alabama well over 20 times. It has been very inexpensive to maintain and keep and the gas mileage is amazing espcially on the highway. The car is not an eye catcher but atleast it isn't a pocket picker. I have 175k miles on mine and I am finally looking for a new car to replace it with just to get a little more space.
Fairly Reliable Ride That Lasted 13 Yrs
Kristen, 12/03/2010
1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car new in 9/1997, fully loaded with all the options. For the price, you really can't complain. Gets excellent gas mileage, ABS + Traction control allow the car to handle well in the snow, parts are cheap to replace/repair, and it's a compact, sporty ride. I upgraded the deck and speakers early on (something I highly recommend doing, given the subpar stock unit). Major problems with the car throughout the years related back to the engine - the SL models burn oil like crazy. I've been adding oil every couple of fill ups for at least 6-years. Transmission is going out now at 138K; upgrading to a nicer ride.
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