Used 2001 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Love this car!
Barbara, 12/09/2008
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We've had this car 7 years and this summer had the first major repair, a new water pump. The exterior still looks new and shiney. We did have to have the motor replaced in the electric windows a couple of years ago. It is an extremely reliable car and we plan to keep it a couple more years!
Won't buy another
Jason Mertens, 03/02/2007
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
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Open Road Bargain
fred, 01/18/2010
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Original SL2 4-door owner. Odom 175,000 mi. Mostly interstate commu- ting /2 jobs. No car paym since 2004. On 3rd battery & tires. Clean oil always. Timing belt, 02 sensor,brakes (once), muffler, starter. So what? Driving basically for $zero. 5 speed manual/problem free. Will install re- manufactured 1.9DOHC to reach 300K mi. Saturn of USA, I miss you already.
Great No-Hassle Car
bharat, 05/20/2002
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the 1997 Saturn SL2 in OCT 1996 I put a lot of miles (by my standards). Its now at 107,000. Drives great. Looks perfect. Mileage- excellent. Posted - 27/37. Seats do get a little uncomfortable for 4hr + rides. Audio system's quality was totally unexpected. Sounds great, more like in a Lexus or Infiniti. At 80K, Fuel injection pump got busted. $400 out of pocket.No other problems. Still gives about 36 mpg on highway. Overall absolute no-brainer if you're looking for value. Saturn's a real smart person's choice.
Bad Choice
AntiSaturn, 05/04/2002
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the first new vehicle i purchased and it was a big mistake. This saturn is underpowered and i have had constant problems with the transmission. The windows dont seal right and the car has the most uncomfortable seats i have ever experienced. The car went down in value by $11,000 in under a year. I plan to get rid of it next year and avoid Saturn.