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lewis1029, 04/09/2010
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Auto Transmission failed at 53,000 miles. Also, an electronic control affecting the transmission also had to be replaced. Had constant problems with a fast idle which was finally fixed but not by dealer. Has the 100 hp engine and is underpowered. Have to be very careful when merging with traffic. Worst car buying decision I ever made!
I will not make this mistake again!
purplediamond, 04/22/2002
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
This was the first vehicle I have purchase myself. I bought it after I graduated for college and I even bought the exteneded warrenty. I purchased the car in Sept. of 2000 since then I have had my sunroof motor replaced 2x's, my window control once. My car moans as I turns, my gas pedal sticks and neither of these are under warranty. The car is VERY uncomfortable and the resale value is horrible! I cannot sell this car - even though I want to. I paid 20,000 in Sept. 2000. In Sept. of 2001 I could only get 10,000. I even put 6,000 down and I still will not come out ahead! Please do not make the same mistake I made.
Plain Jane
plainowner, 02/06/2002
2001 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have the plain jane SL. 2001 model. The only option was A/C, which is needed in the south. Dealer sales and service were and are top notch, with an absolutely "no hassles" policy, even for warranty complaints. One defect couldn't be duplicated at first, then a second tech saw that a key part wasn't even installed at the factory. At least they owned up to their own mistake. Quite refreshing for once. I didn't expect much from it, so I guess I can't be too disappointed.
This car is horrible
DZT180, 02/26/2004
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for three years.SO far I have had nothing but problems!The tires went after 10,000 miles that where suppose to last for 60,000 miles! The brakes are horrible! the rotors on this car couldnt stop a bicycle!! The car has 19,000 miles on it and the Transmission JUST BLEW OUT !!! IT fell apart within three years after gettin regular service every month! Bought new tires after 10,000 miles the factory 50,000 mile tires went bald! The cars is cheap and you know it from the moment you take it home!For 19,000 dollars you would expect better! I had to replace the passenger mirror and driver side headlight!!
Piece Of Crap
MylesRodgers, 11/01/2010
2001 Saturn S-Series SC1 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 23 people found this review helpful
Do not buy this car. These cars are crap. I've had 2 Saturns so far, and I will NEVER buy another one. They ride like crap, sound like crap, and are as slow as crap. They look cool though.