Used 1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Perfect fit
Joe Saturn, 07/06/2009
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought for our new 16 year old driver 7 years ago. Perfect for high school parking lots since the plastic paneled doors doesn't show door dings. Perfect for a budget w/29 mpg highway. Perfect balance of power and safety for a new driver. Daughter has moved on to a newer car a few years ago but I still keep the Saturn because it keeps the miles off my other cars while getting great gas mileage.
Nothing but minor problems
Saturn Owner, 11/05/2009
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1998 saturn in 2002. Everything was perfect until 2005 (after the warranty expired). Since then everything slowly went on the car to include the back rear windows, brakes (expected), muffler, starter, all 4 tires (expected), ABS module, exhaust pipe cracking, wheel bearings, and now the shift cable. Currently in the shop AGAIN. But the car has lasted, just annoying to keep fixing all of these things. Still cheaper than buying a new car.
Surprised
Biggrouper, 03/13/2003
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.
My Saturn
SRE, 06/19/2005
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love my car! I bought it new, and have had no regrets, except when an F- 250 drove up the hood. After the repair, it was back to my great car. Great gas mileage! No major problems. Just routine maintenance and she goes on and on and on and on. I went from a V-8 Mustang to the Saturn and I miss the V-8's power, but my Saturn has plenty to get me where I want to go! I would definitely buy another Saturn.
Fairly Reliable Ride That Lasted 13 Yrs
Kristen, 12/03/2010
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.