Used 2001 Saturn S-Series Coupe Consumer Reviews
LOVE this car!!!
Bought new in June 2000, "built" it online and so actual purchase at the dealership took less than an hour. I fell in love with the car then, and the love affair continues. Saturn doesn't make the blackberry color any more, which I don't understand, because it is gorgeous. Ive had no problems with any part of this car. Nothing leaks, nothing rattles, no mysterious shimmies -- just a sleek sporty pleasure to drive. And great gas mileage (who knew, in 2000, how really important that would be today?!!)
Awesome car
I bought this vehicle used, and have had nothing but fun in it! No problems at all.
The Truth About This Car
I've owned this car since June 2001. For the price, it's a good car. It isn't bad if you take care of it and realize what you're getting for just 19000 dollars. It doesn't have the luxury and cockpit ergonomics that most cars have. But, the place that this car shines is the simplicity and quality of build. There's no major computer monitoring everything in the car. It's just an engine, a transmission and tires that make you go. Is this the worst? By far no. The only trouble I've had is the dealership. The dealership I bought it from isn't cooperative, which doesn't make any difference to me because I do most of my own work on my cars.
For a small motor, darn good!
For a small motor, the car is nice. You really can bring out the HP after 4500 RPMs. But that will take away from the MPGs that most people want when they buy a manual transmission on a small motored car. All in all, i think that the car is fun to drive and is definitely worth looking at all of the other models also.
Better Than Expected
I bought this car because I needed good gas mileage. I get 34-36 mpg @ 80 mph highway, 5 speed manual. Most acceleration is done full throttle. I have 162,000 miles and still going strong. Rattle free interior Rotors are a constant problem. Replaced intake manifold gasket. I need to add oil about every 1000 miles but I don't mind since the car runs so good for the miles. Car has never had a wheel alignment and the tires still wear properly on original susp. Bottom of the car is still almost rust free at 4 years old in Mich. This car is probably one of the best used car values right now, manual trans.