Used 1998 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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'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.
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.
The Toyota of the GM made cars!
Mikey C, 09/17/2005
1998 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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Wow. I paid I mere $2600 for this SL1 and couldn't be happier. The car has 107k Miles on it and is running as smooth as brand new. Mechanically there is nothing wrong with it. Very smooth and quiet ride except for a few dash rattles, but nothing too bad. Excellent gas mileage. I am averaging 31/42mpg. No kidding. I just keep putting in regular gas, with that fuel injection cleaner with every other tank, maintain my oil changes regularly, as well as my tires filled properly with air. and this = excellent gas mileage. Love the car, and everything it offers. The seat belts do lock up too easily though, and the interior(although comfy) does feel very cheap. But properly maintained and it'll last.
excellent commuter car!
dulce75, 05/09/2002
1998 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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I bought this Saturn from my aunt last June. Since then I have also purchased a 2002 SC2. I love both cars. This car (the 1998 SL) was my 2nd Saturn, and no complaints! It drives well, is speedy, gets excellent gas mileage, and little- to-no problems. It already has 92,000 miles on it and the few things that have happened are to be expected. However, it has gotten regular service and oil changes, and is great! I just wish it was worth more than what I owe on it.
Not bad, but a lot of little problems
boldaker, 11/12/2010
1998 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan
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This is my second Saturn. The first was a station wagon. I thought the constant rattling was a flaw in the wagon, but this one rattles constantly too. I've had the same problems others have had. The door seals have been loose since I bought it. All of the overhead handles have come off (and they weren't used). It burns through oil really quickly. I have to add a quart a month between oil changes. I see there are people who have gotten 35+ mpg. I have only ever gotten 24 mpg. Now the ignition isn't working. The key won't turn on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd try. It can take up to 5 minutes of trying to start the car. I haven't had major problems, but I'm very disappointed with it.