Used 2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
Won't buy another
Jason Mertens, 03/02/2007
2001 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought new and now have 81k. So far have replaced ignition, brake rotors and intake gasket (labor $$$). Seats do not fit my back at all. Engine started using oil at 30k. Uses most oil at freeway speeds (1qt/400-600 miles). There is no reason a car made in the year 2000 should need things replaced or use oil this soon. I've done all my own maintenance and have not abused this car (my wife is very kind to the car). Never have gotten 38mpg like they say the manual tranny can. Got 37mpg after installing K&N air filter (up from 35mpg). My '85 Toyota truck and '93 Mazda 626 had less trouble and they were pretty abused due to my youth and had 150k. Not a happy customer
Good Base Model
joolz, 06/24/2008
2001 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought last year for $5000 out the door. Gets great gas mileage (32 on combined surface/highway commute) has acceptable power for a 4banger. Looks good. I find it very uncomfortable on long trips. The seats sit low and have a deep pocket for your bum which means the raised edge hits your thigh and cuts off your circulation. A slightly firmer taller more upright seat would be so much more comfortable. The steering is a bit tight -can be jerky at high speed. The plastic insets (a/c vents, console pieces, etc) vibrate and make a lot of noise when idling at a stop or driving in low gears. Rides a little rough, you can feel all the bumps in the pavement
BASIC TRANSPORT
John C, 04/23/2009
2001 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for A few reasons, I was looking for basic realiable transportation with good fuel economy and thats what I got with my Saturn sl. Being that it is A 5 speed manual brings the fun to drive up from A 5 to A 7 rating. threw the winter was averaging 32 mpg, but have gotten 37 mpg recently. over all am happy with this car.
This is the best car ever!
Katie, 09/20/2008
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 4 years now and it has made it through large and deep puddles on flooded streets. It has handled wonderfully on snowy streets in Pennsylvannia. It had 41 MPG on a 1000 mile journey with a packed out back seat and trunk. Recently my husband and I were in a wreck. We were hit on the back right tire and did a 180. We did not feel a thing inside the vehicle and it handled beautifully. This is a great buy for anyone wanting a reliable and safe car.
total frustration
golf3r, 04/26/2008
2001 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my SL1 used in '04 with about 42K on the clock. It now has only 68K as I only drive it to school and back, mainly as a city car. Where to start. Well plastic is everywhere. The door panels are polymer plastic, which is nice, except if you want every road noise to creep into the cabin (due to the wide spacing of the panels for heat expansion). The interior hurts, literally. I cut myself all the time, the plastic interior is hard and cheap, and the vinyl seats are uncomfortable and very poor quality. I have done countless repairs e.g. motor mounts, egr valve, etc. and the car burns oil and the check engine light is always on. the car drives and accelerates like a lawnmower.