Used 1998 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Dependable litle inexpensive car, but
Jessie Walker, 05/28/2003
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a very peppy, dependable, cost efficient car. However, if you have any back trouble at all steer clear. I have arthritis in my back and getting down into and up out of the car is a killer everyday. Also, the seat is very uncomfortable. A great young person's car.
True enjoyment!
jan, 03/11/2005
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
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.
Not a Honda or Toyota
Subaroid!, 09/02/2009
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought this with around 60k miles, but were told it was mostly towed behind a RV. By about 70,000-80,000 miles things started going wrong. The coolant temp sensor went bad, the power steering rack took a dump, and it began to vibrate excessively at idle. We put motor mounts in it (twice) and it didn't help. The interior is cheap and seems flimsy. Lots of squeaks and rattles and it's noisy inside...lots of road and tire noise. The engine is unrefined, buzzy, and noisy. Gas mileage is disappointing. The Saturn tries real hard to be a Honda Civic or Toyota Camry, but falls well short.
My first Car.
Carlover91, 01/26/2009
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I first received this car when I was 16 years old. It had about 100,000 miles on it and now has close to 140,000. The car drives very well with no complaint at all. Has had regular oil changes every 3000 miles, and is very well maintained, as my father is a mechanic. The only thing that has gone wrong is the rear driver window quit working, and the shift cable linkages went out at 130,000 miles, but was an easy fix. This car has been nothing but reliable, and the car and I have been through thick and thin. This car has the perfect balance of speed, reliability, and fuel economy (can get 400 miles out of a tank)