Used 2001 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Good highway fuel economy
Al, 05/23/2008
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought it new and have over 148K miles. Kept detail records and the overall gas mileage is 34 MPG. Road mileage around 36 MPG at an average of 70MPH with A/C on. Max MPG is 42. Uses 1Qt of oil every 2K miles. Fun to drive, still has original battery. Heads have never been off. Upgraded tires to Michelin and this was a big improvement in handling. Major repair was the rear suspension. Sad that GM ruined a good small car.
Would sell it if i could
saturnaintmyfav, 10/10/2008
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the car for 3500 thought it was a great car which it was for the first month till the misfires started changed all the plugs. Had a smooth 2100 mile drive to Arizona and it was getting 39mpg avg 75mph. Didn't have any problems for 6 months in Phoenix getting 32mpg city. 38mpg freeway. Was reliable on the way back to Wisconsin but the day after I got back the clutch went out and knocked a hole in the transmission somehow. Replaced all of that, now the engine (rods) are knocking. Most people I talked to say the transmission goes out even on automatics.
Excellent Quality for the Price
Brandon, 12/10/2008
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Satty for two years now and it has always been there for me. The car has enough get up and go for the city, stop and go traffic, and flat areas. I don't understand why people would buy an S-series in the mountains when you know you need more performance than a 1.9L car, get a V6 or something and cough up some more money! I am bewildered why anyone would bash such a reliable and decent car for its performance when it clearly is a econobox not meant to climb up and down mountains. For the commuter, this car is awesome, but for the people who "want to be cool" or go offroading, please stop hurting Saturn's feelings!
Powerless!
D. Welch, 07/10/2002
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Small hills NAIL this car, and I've been the recipient of alot of road rage, and other drivers have come very close to running over me. Driving this car is nerve wracking! With the way this car (DOESN'T) moves, it's impossible to get out of the way of the crazies.
Transmission problems
BobP, 04/08/2009
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
There are numerous complaints of transmission problems in Saturn vehicles but GM has not done anything so far. Just after the warranty expired my SL2 with only 25K on it started having trans issues. First it started shifting hard. Then the 4th gear gave out - the engine would rev up when it tried to shift up to the 4th. The dealer said nothing can be done, just replace transmission for $2500. I did that. Within a few months it started jerking violently whenever the gear shifted. This is a very poor quality product. I traded this in for an Outlook SE and I am having transmission problems with that as well. Will never buy a Saturn or any GM product ever.