Used 1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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323,000 miles and still going strong!
serine459, Green Bay, WI, 01/16/2011
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.
Solid point-A-to-point-B price performer
Vance Duncan, 02/25/2006
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has proven to be reliable in hot and cold climates. The overall reliability has been stellar and the overall performance is quite good. It's a little noisy while driving, but not too bad. The leg room is quite limited in the back seat. However, for children, it's easy to get in and out with the 4 doors. Gas mileage is better than average.
1998 SL2, Great Driver
Drivedog, 11/21/2007
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased new. Has 5 speed. Now 250,000 miles. Had transmission seal leak at 38K miles. Dealer repaired under warranty. No major repair since. Very hard on car. Sometimes a couple thousand miles late on oil changes. Washed it once a year. Tough new england winters. Great snow car. Great gas mileage. Avg. 36MPG overall fell off to 34 as car aged. Always fun to drive even when aged. Still looks great since plastic doesn't rust. Just retired car. Tie rod ends shot, Exhaust leaks, Wiper motor quit, Started using water. Was using quart of oil every 2500 miles. Can't complain though having gotten 250K miles.
Reliable
mrmikemtr, 06/24/2003
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 1998 after some dingaling ran a light and totalled my 1993 Dodge Shadow. While I miss my Shadow (had a 3 liter V6), I must say American manufacturers came a long way between 1993 and 1998. The quality of the Saturn is much higher and the reliability is excellent. Only repairs made are considered routine: tires, brakes, oil changes. I think I had to replace the exhaust resonator because I hit a speed bump too quickly or something. Other than that, probably best car I've ever owned. I will be passing the car on within the next year to get a more professional car.
we race it
scotty too hottie, 05/12/2004
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.