Used 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Perfect car!
I bought this car new and have owned it for 2-1/2 years. I have had ZERO problems with it. It is a 5-speed manual transmission and I get 38 mpg steady highway driving, and 35 mpg mixed highway/city driving. The car is solid, and I am still on the original tires and brakes at 35,000 miles. I haven't spent a penney on this car. The AM/FM/CD player sounds great, too. I highly recommend it to everyone as a great second car.
10 yrs more please!
My SL2 4dr sedan has consistently gotten 40 mpg on the highway & 26- 28mpg in the city---I drive everywhere, but only have 90000mi -- this is a great comfortable,economic car--manual transmission is fun and responsive--still have original clutch, muffler--love this car.
Great short-term use car
I got this car new when I graduated high school in 2000. It served me well for about 5 years and then everything started going downhill. A lot of little problems added up to a lot of big bucks. The CD player ate my CDs, the stereo volume randomly changes, the horn stopped working, I had to have the ignition replaced twice because it kept locking up, the power locks had to be repaired, and lately I've had a lot of trouble starting my vehicle (was told it was the alternator, so it was replaced, but I'm still having the problem.) Also, the car rattles a lot due to poor integrity. On the positive side, it has awesome fuel economy. Overall, it's a good car for a student, but not for the long-term.
Great basic transportation
This has been my primary transportation and it now has 142000 miles. It has the automatic transmission and I consistantly get 33-35 mpg even with high freeway speeds and air conditioner use. I have replaced one set of disk brake rotors as well as two sets of front wheel bearings. I also had to replace the ignition module once. All other maintenance has been routine. Overall, a reliable car with low fuel and insurance costs. Replacement parts and labor have been higher than earlier GM models.
Good first car
My Saturn SL2 is my first car. It's been very reliable. I've only had one problem with it. I had to have the lower rear gasket replaced because it was leaking anti-freeze. I love the moonroof. It also has good acceleration especially for a 4 cylinder. The trunk is very roomy I mow yards as a side job and I can fit my mower in the trunk which is a great convience. The gas mileage is also great. Right now I'm getting 28-30 miles per gallon and that's even without long distant driving. I'm getting that mileage with only driving for 15 minute drives each time.