Used 1999 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews
My 1999 SC1
I had acquired my '99 SC1 from a friend I knew in high school. She had a custom sound system installed and a few other modifications, but most of the car was still stock. It was well taken care of. The only major problem I had was overheating during the summer months. Yet again, it's usually 105º here in Texas during the summer, and any car will have overheating problems when you're having to sit it traffic for over an hour. I've been driving it for about half a year now, and am pretty happy with it.
Reliable and Economical
I commute 80 miles one way to work 2-3 times a week. I now have almost 90K on this car and have had no major problems. I have been through one set of tires, one set of brakes, and two serpentine belts. I was also rear-ended pretty hard and only had a small dent in the bumper. Other than the rear passenger window not always going up, everything else still functions fine. The seating is a little low, there are no armrests and the brakes grab lower than I like. The dash vibrates a little on a cold start. All in all, I am quite satisfied and hope to get 150K on this car without breaking my wallet.
Reliable
As the only owner of my '99 Saturn, it has been very reliable. The third door has been a huge help, no more sliding the seats to get out. Being 8 years old it is showing a little wear, the car's interior rattles a bit. The moon roof was so much fun to use, however, now it only opens and doesn't close. (It got a lot of use though) Overall, great car.
A Tough Little Car
I custom ordered my Saturn in May, 1999. This little car has seen some tough times. I've wrecked it twice & it still is around for more! I get 34 mpg (my husband gets 37 mpg since he drives like grandpa jones) & the 5- speed manual is very fun. I love all of the features, traction control, cruise, fog lights. Everyone thinks my car is newer than it is! It's showing signs of age, though, it creaks & rattles like most old folks & the sunroof brackets have worn out. But other than normal wear & tear and routine maintenance, I've only had to replace the oxygen sensor since I've owned it. Definitely got my money's worth!
No Complaints
This car has been so reliable for me. I only had to replace the fuel pump but luckily it was still under warranty. It has great gas mileage (approx. 38mpg). Saturn's customer service has been great and their maintenance garage has reasonable rates unlike most dealerships. I have had experienced a few minor cosmetic expenses. For example, my headliner deteriorated from the Florida sun and I was informed that this often happens in Saturns. Overall, very reliable and no complaints.