Used 1999 Saturn S-Series Coupe Consumer Reviews
1999 Saturn SC2 1.9L DOHC
When I first test drove my car, I made a point to see its performance capabilities. I was neither impressed or unimpressed, until the tach hit 4000, and I was hooked. This car is fun to drive. I am currently building this car to race in SCCA solo 2 competition. I love the exterior styling. The interior is simple but not the most sturdy design. The car gets great gas mileage, especially on the highway. Comfort is decent, but my back has started to hurt after a trip of more than five hours. This car has never broken down on me in the time i've owned it. Overall build quality is pretty decent. I like the polymer body panels. Also, it is extremely easy to work on. All in all, it's a great car.
Fine car for 4 buck gas
I purchased this car for my then college kid daughter. I've been driving it for 4 years and love the 38mpg economy. Maintenance costs are average for Vermont with our horrible roads. So far so good with no engine work or transmission costs. As you would expect with a car this small, long trips are a pain in the usual spots. 107k miles and counting.
NOT happy
My SC2, which I bought new in '99, has had leaking gaskets from day one...first the 3rd door gasket leaked, which was replaced, and the trunk gasket has leaked since '00. I've been driving around w/a trunk full of water for about 8 years now...the moonroof motor stopped working about 5 years ago...windshield wipers have been replaced twice...(not the blades, that would be petty...)the wiper arms strip where they're connected, so the motor runs, but the wiper blades don't. buy a honda or something reliable...
Saturn Safety
If you're looking for a car that does well on the road and has the safety features to match, this is your car. Recently was in a high-speed crash-- head-on car vs. concrete barrier at about 55-65mph. I walked away unscathed--the car wasn't so lucky. However, dash did not budge and damage was significantly less than competitors would have been. I am glad I was driving this car.
This car sucks!!!!
I bought this car right off the lot in 1999. It had 22 miles on it. From sept. 1999 to May 2003, I have put about $10,000 worth of maintance into this car. Recently, I paid $2,500 to AAMCO to fix a transmission that the mechanics at saturn said had nothing wrong with it. This car is a piece of crap, saturn is a piece of crap and I will never buy another saturn!!!!!!!!!!