Used 1999 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
An excellent car for a tight budget
Ernesto, 03/31/2005
Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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I bought my Saturn SL1 new in 1998. I have driven it in FL, Puerto Rico (big no for cars), CA and VA. Drove cross country from CA to VA and was far more reliable than my 2003 MPV. Not a show stopper, but it's reliable and economic. Great vehicle for new drivers. Not too much power. No problems for the last 6.5 years, only maintenace (oil, brakes)
Too many problems
on the fence, 08/26/2002
Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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At 31,000 miles we have twice run low to no oil between oil changes! The dealer can't explain why. My hope is that the engine has no permanent damage. We are currently performing an oil consumption test where we go in every 1,000 mile so they can check if it's down any oil./ We have a click in the clutch that the dealer can't detect./ We have two adults in our family and two children, one of whom is a teenager, and driving with all four of us in the car at once is definitely not a comfortable experience. The back seat has too little leg room. / The exterior paint of the car looks much duller than our Taurus '94 Wagon. /
Saturn SL1
Dave's SL1, 03/24/2005
Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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Nice car overall. The 5 speed is definitely the way to go w/SOHC engine. Very quick thru gears 1-3 and the transmission is very tolerant of many driving styles. Excellent car for teaching new drivers to use a manual transmission. Check Engine light does come on when spark plugs get old/used. Replace with standard Wal-Mart Autolites, drive for a few miles and the light should go away for another 30k miles. Dealer will insist on changing out plugs, wires and ignition control module ($500) dont spend it until replacing just the plugs. Dash is clear and easy to read/controls are generally well laid out and logical. Visibility is excellent. Visibility is excellent. Simple engine layout makes for easy maintenance.
Overall a decent car.
jirai, 08/22/2004
Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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Not great, not bad. You're definatly not going to be turning any heads. But if you need a car that won't cost much all together (gas, insurance, maintanence), this should be an ok car for you. I've had my car for about 2 years now and I haven't been disappointed. I've had some mechanical problems (reverse lamp switch, headliner and the A/C switch) but nothing major. Would make a great work car, just don't expect anything too fancy.
It'a a'ight!
DanSSman, 01/27/2003
Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan
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Before my wife and I got married she maintained the car all on her own. Now that we're married I've been promoted to grease monkey. Thankfully there have little to no repairs needed for this vehicle. The car is a trooper and gets great gas mileage. Would I drive it and feel like the king of? NO!! but it's gets you from point A to B with no headaches.