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4.38 out of 5 stars

Don't want to sell it :(

clone63, 11/03/2012
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I am only selling my car because I need a large vehicle for work and it is not economical to keep both. Bought it at 140Km, drove it for 5 years until 250Km, in that time it needed: Flex pipe, starter, washer fluid pump, and PCV valve. Pretty good! Everything still works, was quite abused when I took it, still driving well. Probably needs brakes and tire rod ends. Not exactly a thrilling ride, but VERY economical (beats most sedan's MPG) and easy to drive. Also burned oil since day one, but no problems!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

This is a good car

m2a5r, 04/07/2010
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is the first car I bought after having my license a few years.. It drives great for having 132,000 miles on it when I purchased it. No storage area inside though, but rather large trunk. It gets about 22 mpg. Great car for young person to get from A to B.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Inexpensive and dependable

Happy Customer, 05/13/2006
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have had this car for almost six years, have gotten into 2 accidents and this car is still in great condition. I have never had any engine problems with this car. I get the oil changed every 3 months and have no problems, not to mention how inexpensive it is to maintain. If you are looking for a car that is reliable,and inexpensive to maintain, this car is it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best little car I ever owned

Saturn Mourner, 09/10/2010
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new in November of 2000. No frills, wouldn't be comfortable for a big guy (I am 5'8), but I could not have been happier with a small car. For seven full years the car was entirely problem free, regular maintenance was only expenditure. In the last couple of years I have changed a transmission sensor, the radiator fan, and done brake jobs and a new battery and tires - but it keeps on ticking. The car is driven in Chicago, gets good mileage, is fun to drive on road trips. I really am bummed about the death of Saturn. The concept made car ownership easy, and the vehicle has been a great little pal. I would get another of these in a flash, but alas, no more. Yeah, RIP Saturn.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Great for travel & safety

legitwhit, 08/27/2010
2001 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was my third car & second Saturn. In the past year I have driven over 30,000 miles on a modest budget & have been able to do so comfortably with the fuel efficiency and reliability of this car. In the five years I have owned the car I have had routine maintenance done on a regular basis & replaced the battery one time. The power locks were sticking just before I lost the car but no other major problems. I had a head-on accident that could have been very serious but I walked away without injury, which is without a doubt due partially to the superior safety standards of Saturn. I'll miss that car, & I'm struggling to find a replacement as safe, affordable, reliable & fuel efficient!

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