Used 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Oil Burner
Very reliable car but started using oil at about 30,000 mi and at 80,000 was using 1qt every 800 miles. Engine is noisy. Except for the engine, the car would be a good buy.
2000 SL2
My Saturn is less than 3 years old and within the last month everything fell apart. I've already done $800 in repairs and now they are saying I need another $800 worth. Saturns are only good for a few years, so lease rather than buy. Notice that there are few older Saturns on the road. Resale value not as high as other makes.
Rattle and Hum
I bought my Saturn SL-1 in May of 2000 and have some problems with it since. The major problems come from the wind noise, and the front right and left struts. When turning it rattles to no end and when going 60mph, I feel like the windows are open. Although the dealership and service are good. For some reason they cannot fix the problem. Apparently some of the VUE's are having the same problem. OEM problem?? Who knows. I will more than likely not buy another Saturn in my lifetime. Nothing great about the car.
Slowly Began to Annoy Me
No major mechanical problem with the car. Has good mileage and has served me well. Me and the car have a relationship of convenience. It's a used economy car so I'll try to be fair. Rattling and minor repairs are expected. Still, the car has no acceleration (unsafe on highway, hills), badly designed, uncomfotable interior. Cup holder in careless location, torture seats, no sun-visor mirror on drivers side. Bad visability, frame gets in way, etc. Get a Honda. Just because it is an economy car doesn't mean that the litte things don't matter. It doesn't actually cost more to design a car in a sensible way, but it costs thousands when you lose what could have been a life long customer
Great Car
Never had problem with it. Very fuel efficient. I've put over 40k miles and stills run great and strong. Next car will be another Saturn. They made these cars to last.