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TB, 10/05/2008
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Easily the best car I've owned. Where it lacks in performance, it makes up for in reliability and mileage. The manual transmission improves the performance and control to an enjoyable level of driving. After 150,000+ miles, the only major repair was a $500 oil leak. There is a needed replacement of the sunroof which stopped working recently, but at $1200, it can wait. For my height - 5'8", the front seat is comfortable but my husband is 6'5" and is a bit cramped. Despite any drawbacks, I would have a difficult time finding a car as practical, dependable, affordible and fun as this one.
I am in love with my car
jehn, 08/12/2002
2002 Saturn S-Series SC1 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I bought this car it was almost four years old and 70,000km. It is now at 90,000km and I haven't had any problems, it is more reliable than my best friends and after doing some exerior upgrades,(tint, tires and rims, spoiler...) people think it is brand new!
Satisfied
CB, 09/03/2010
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought used in 2005. Exterior still looks like new today. Great gas mileage. Great value for the money. Problem-free except for transmission replacement Jan 2009 for $1300. Still running great at 120k+ miles. Would buy again.
Saturn's have a few factory issues.
David, 07/14/2019
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Saturn's are notorious for few undesirable traits. The transmissions are known for problems with reverse gears, resulting in " reverse slam" where putting it in reverse takes a half a minute to engage,and if you feather the gas, it lurches backwards. The subframe is prone to rusting completely thru. Another common trait.
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Poor quality, ridiculous car!
HRC, 12/17/2009
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car for my son. It is 7 years old and has only 53,000 miles on it. The day after we bought it, the transmission went out and had to be rebuilt. A month later the ECU went out. The brake fluid is leaking into the brakes causing them to corrode. The car rattles terribly in the dash and doors. I can start the car with anything, other keys, scissors, doesn't matter. I can even pull the key out while the car is running and it will continue to run. The repairs this car needs seems to be endless and it only has 53000 miles on it. No wonder American car companies are going under.