Used 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Two many repairs for a kind of new car
After having the car for a little over a year there was a crack engine mount and problems with the exhaust system, resulting in over $700 to pass inspection. Recently a coolant leave occurred along with issues with the water pump, once again resulting on about $700 worth of repairs. Way to much money to have to be spending on a relatively new car. Already have 60k miles on it, but still these problems shouldn't be happening.
My SL2
The Saturn SL2 is nothing if not fuel efficient. Getting well over 30 miles to gallon, the car is a gift in the recent times with gas prices ever rising. The engine leaves much to be desired in power. An individual driving the small, light weight car should have no issues with it however, cram the car with a brady bunch of people and you'll find the engine has no torque to speak of. The acceleration is somewhere between average to good but once you add in the torque issue with a large group of people, the acceleration goes right out the window. The car does come with most of the basic ammenities such as powered windows and the like but nothing special. All and all the car is plain but great.
Good Low end Car with no Frills
Overall this is a very good car. warranty work 7,000 miles battery blew fluid, 20,000 needed new window switch on center console and 34,000 miles needed new injectors. All of this was covered under warranty. Of course the tires are useless, mine are all cracked and will be replacing them with Yokohama Avid T4s. I drove the car from CA to ME 7,500 miles in three weeks and had no problems. Prior to that I was going to get rid of it at 3 years. Know I will keep since it is almost paid off. I would not recommend saturn of Fresno service mechanics forgot to tighten bolts and left a screwdriver under the hood that I found.
200 sl1
Excellent sales staff, was extremely informed, nothing hidden, excellent safety and performance.
ted's review
I have had the car for two an a half years, and have not had it back to the dealer once for any problems. The only imperfection I have had was the headlights needed alignment, otherwise perfect. Handles and rides very well, back seat not too roomy, especially with more than one occupant. Engine slightly under-powered, but very reliable.