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wombatmatty, 11/03/2003
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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Talk about build quality problems! I've never heard a car rattle so much in my entire life, and it's only at 16k! It's had constant problems with water leaks, the trunk ajar light staying on, the trunk opening itself and the transmission failing. An older woman drives this car, so it's not like it's being abused. But the build quality is horrible. Maybe if Saturn service was a little more on par, some of these problems could be fixed. Sales is good for Saturn, service is poor.
Mediocre auto
millwx, 06/26/2002
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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The Saturn SC2 is a good car for someone on a tight budget looking for low cost gas (good gas mileage). If you can afford better, though, avoid this car. It's run well for me, but the small issues I've had thus far (e.g., brakes) I should not have had already, nor should these repairs cost so much! The car is sluggish, though this should be expected. I've already considered trading the car in, but the resale value is atrocious... dropped 60% in 9 months?!?!?!
Fair at Best
flybobfl, 11/17/2003
2001 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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I drive this car 110 miles of high- speed road twice a week and about 50 miles a week in town. Gas mileage average is 29 mpg. First Saturn was a 1995 SL2 identical to this one. Sold it with 80,000 miles and only replaced an alternator at 70,000 miles. The 1995 was an excellent trouble free car. Can't say the same for this one. Replaced heat shield at 25,000 miles,tires at 24,000 due to the noise under the car at highway speeds, brakes squeak, shoulder harness squeaks, idles at 1800 rpm (dealer said this is normal)? Depreciation on this car is awful, probably due to poor quality control. Will not own Saturn #3.
my Inexpensive sport car
curtis yeargins, 11/25/2003
2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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hey guys heres a car that dosn't cost much fun to drive and looks good from day one I expected the unexpected but to my suprize I'm still impressed at the way i can move in and out of traffic quite comfortablely with no problem and parkings another thing I live in a big city that has the usual bumper to bumper traffic every morning and having downsized to a smaller car has been a blessing exspeacialy with the price of gas these days nothing but positive things have happened since i brought my self a saturn.
My Saturn Experience
jrzeetony, 11/19/2003
2001 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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My Saturn has been less than reliable. Within the the first year, the sunroof motor burned-out twice and the cables were replaced three times. Also within that time, the power window switch had to be replaced. RPMs fluctuate from engine revving to near-stall and the problem cannot be determine. I do not recommend a Saturn.