Used 1999 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
Saturn SL2
Good choice for small sedan. Mine has been reliable, fuel efficient, and is very cheap to insure. Excellent reliability. Best dealer network in the business. Plastic sides prevent door dings and rust in New England.
Buying again
I cannot speak highly enough about this car . I bought it used with 44,500 miles on it. It is loaded with everything. I had a fuse block problem and that has been it until recently. It now has 150,000 + miles on it and I am looking at about a $700 repair as the rear main oil pan seal has completely worn away. I am looking to get another used saturn from the same dealership. Even with the oil issue at present I still get 30+ mpg. This has been a good, solid, reliable, and fun car. I cannot say enough about it or the dealership and its people!
Good for the Money
This car has been super during bad weather. We bought it with ABS and Traction Control, so the car pulls right through snow and wet roads. Because of dent resistent panels, car looks brand new even after 85k miles. In manual, the torque is excellent in 2nd gear. The dealer gives you free car wash coupons every time you get something done (even oil changes).
Awesome!
I love this car. The only problem is a piece of black plastic that hangs below the car to keep the engine cool, it's easy to hit that on something & completely lose the thing (yes, I did do that).
Simply the best
Owning this car has been a joy. It's safe(ABS brakes and traction control) in all New England weather); it gets good gas mileage and it has never failed to start. We just never worry about whether the car will perform. It does. We have been careful with the oil change schedule and we follow the dealer's maintainence recommendations