Used 2001 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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It's okay... but I wouldn't buy another
puokgirl, 01/12/2003
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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I like my car most of the time. I don't like the way it accelerates. In the first month they had to replace my radio (the transmitter broke). Within 6 months they had to fix my power windows because the mechanism got caught in the door lock and wouldn't allow the window to roll up. Within the first year, they had to replace my rack and pinion. 6 months later it was the Left front strut tower. It's a car built to hold someone that is shorter, like me, so it's very comfortable to get behind the wheel and drive. Overall though with all the problems I've had, I probably wouldn't buy another Saturn.
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Ed F, 02/15/2005
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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At 58,000 miles 2/14/05 I bought this car new, fully loaded, and have had to replace the brakes twice around 27,000 miles each time, 1 tune up at 36,000, new tires at 40,000, and the head gasket replaced. I have taken care of it since the beginning and this car has not let me down once. I purchased this car with one goal in mind. Low TCO (Total cost of ownership). I wanted a Jetta or Civic, but you can't pass up the price with the GM discount. Also how many other lower priced sedans offer leather seats? If you are still in the "want to be cool phase of life" this car probably isn't for you, but if you are looking at long term ownership with minimal cash outlay please take a look.
Petal to the Metal Momma
NurseStimpy97, 01/20/2004
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought in May 2002 with excellent financing deal. Two major drawbacks: Low resale value and engine problems. At 35,000 miles with just a 1000 to go on the warranty, my Saturn had a main gasket leak, and a leaking battery-- replaced with no hassle.Works great now, but I'm ditching it for a better than average Honda/Toyota sedan. Moves if you put the petal to the metal for work commute. Can always fit it in a parking space downtown.
my wife's car
ed marsden, 07/02/2004
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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If you don't care about cars this is the one for you. It basically gets you from point A to point B. I've inhereted my wife's 10th anniversary edition saturn as my commuter car and lost all enjoyment in driving. The car is reliable and has good fuel economy but that is about it. For anyone that commutes 4-5 hours/day the seats are very uncomfortable and they are too low to the floor, so if you have long legs your knees end up at your chest. I miss my fast V6 VW Jetta!
Falling out of love
bonn1328, 05/05/2005
Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
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I have loved my car for several years however the I am becoming very frustrated with it. Once things start breaking it has a snowball effect and always seems to be one thing or another. Each time I take it to the service department for regular maintance I end up with problems I did not take it in with. I do have over 100,000 miles on it, and drive it at least 100 miles a day. Gets great gas milage for commuting. My husband hates the car and has named it "the granny car" due to no accleration.