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The little car that can!
porcelainc, 04/23/2014
2002 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought this back in 2004, with 23 thousand miles on it, just to get me by, thinking it was a piece of crap car. Here we are 10 years later! Little did I know this Saturn would be such a good friend, turn the key, and she goes, with all scheduled maintenance, beyond reliable, easy on gas. This is the 1st year I've had to put a good amount of money in repairs, but Maine roads are not forgiving on any car. 12 yrs old, with 109,000 miles, I'll see how far she wants to take me! I detailed it after this long winter, she's shining like a new penny, I'm in love all over again! Always been a fun little car to drive.
02 Saturn sl1 bought for 600$161k
Kenneth Shields, 03/24/2016
2002 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love my Saturn sl1 it's a automatic transmission. I had no issues with my car just maintain it correctly. It will treat you good
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It's a Happy Day!
Robert Fuller, 11/20/2016
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2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car is comfortable to sit in either front or back. I'm 6'4" and could ride either front or rear. The trunk holds enough for a couple to put a weekend get-away for clothes and food. The tires and wheels look good and work well. The color - silver/blue - looks clean with minimal effort. I aim to keep the car for a long time, but if you can find one like it, you are a fortunate person. The main thing not to look for is dealer support. GM quit making Saturns several years ago. On 11/11/2016 I had an accident and the car was declared a total loss. I bought it back, repaired it and continue to drive it. I still get 30 or more mpg. I've put two new tires and an alignment on it. I think the alignment it received was not well done. So, I went to a different place for the second alignment. I retired in March, 2018. Because of property that needs work, I am thinking about getting a pick-up. But, have not done so. The Saturn continues to meet our needs, but is now a second car. It sat most of the summer, being started about once a week by a friend, and started right up when we got home.
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Great First Car or Needed Car
Michael Carlson, 01/27/2016
2002 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The car handles great and is responsive. Occasional repairs but can work on a last leg and just be one part to replace and fine. Transmission is shotty. Manual flywheel went at 150000 and auto still going strong at 186000. Regular maintence required but not heavy. Reccomend high mileage synthetic oil. Its all plastic with no safety features. If you can turn your head you have all visibility needed with no blind spots. Braking is not very good. Performance of 100-120 hp 4cyl and 30mpg city/40mpg hwy. 12 mile tank. 360-480 miles on full tank. Fantastic first car for child. Easy shifts in manual if you are teaching someone. Great car if you can't afford that $6,000 car and great on gas.
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MY 02 SATURN SL1
mainsworth, 11/21/2013
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought it new in Fargo ND,while on vacation. I love this car. the silverblue paint still shines. its been parked outside most of the time. 178,000 miles on it I change the oil every 4000 r 5500 miles.its had transmission fluid and filter and radiator fluid changed 3 r 4 times now.A/c still works,heat working actually everything has been working very well.transmossion solonoids change plugs an wires. power windows power locks remote door locks all work. with a little work i cleaned the interrior and I think it still looks like new.O yeah a few brake changes and one allignment.