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My Lemon
cutetourist, 01/30/2003
2001 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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At 10,000 miles we had a leak in the main seal which was fixed under warranty. Later we noticed a vibration under high speed braking. The rotors were slightly warped but the brake pads were fine. I had to fix it myself because they said it was our fault, not a parts defect. Then we had an idle problem so they replaced the throttle body again covered by warranty but we were without the car for 10 days. During this time they had to replace the pressure plate as well. We got the car back and noticed a sound from the front end. Turns out they had to replace the front wheel bearings. Have I mentioned the $20 wiper blades?
I'm Stuck With It!
kdibello, 08/19/2003
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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This car has been generally reliable. Unfortunately, the rotors became badly warped after about 10,000 mi and had to be resurfaced. From the day drove the car off the dealer lot, the steering wheel vibrates at highway speeds. In an attempt to solve the problem I've had the original tires balanced several times to no avail. I finally resorted to replacing the tires with another brand. The problem still exists. The car rattles, sqeeks and clonks when driven making for an upleasant driving experience. Unfortunately, the trade in is so low I can't afford to replace the car! This is my second and final Saturn!
A great little commuter car
themrfreeze, 04/02/2010
2001 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car 18 months ago with only 44K miles on the odometer. For a daily driver to get me to/from work, it's hard to beat an S-series Saturn. Even in the middle of winter, with snow tires installed, in stop-and-go driving, it still returns 26 MPG. In the summer, closer to 30-31 in the city. Cars are durable, reliable, and cheap/easy to maintain. Only put a muffler on it and replaced one engine sensor since buying it. I'd buy these cars forever if I could.
My Saturn Experience
Mountain, 07/22/2003
2001 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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I've been very happy with my Saturn - I got the base model with my essentiual options, CD player and A/C. It took my family of five from Vermont to Florida and back in relative comfort, considering its size - the mileage was execellent, exceeding 40 mpg. My Saturn was rear-ended by a much larger Xterra and I was unhurt, though the rear end had to be replaced (they had to tow the Xterra away, I drove my car to the body shop).
Reliable Saturn SL
bhwalds, 08/10/2003
2001 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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I drive this car about 100 miles/day, Mon - Fri. Very reliable, no problems at all. Gas mileage to close to 40 miles per gallon. Only complaint has been the high noise in the cabin.