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Satyrn Blue, I thank you for your lack of service
Melsh, 09/06/2018
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Or maybe rather for your lack of needing service. I bought Satyrn Blue at 167K from a co-worker who bought it new. His son had owned it for a couple of years and had bought a new vehicle. I was given a great deal on it and this was a very reliable car. It came with very complete service records back from 2002 and there were no major mechanical problems. When I bought it, it was definitely used and looked it, although the beautiful blue paint was overall not bad for 15 years, mainly just faded on the roof. It had no working A/C, a common problem in older cars. I had the radiator replaced while I owned it but it had no real problems during the 1.5 years and 40K miles that I drove it. It also served me well on long interstate trips of two-three hours one way, both to the ocean and to the mountains. I used it mainly in one area for food delivery and so I drove a pretty close mix of city and highway driving. I could do 80-85 on the highway for a fairly long time and have no problems with performance. It started leaking oil badly around 200K and now it is in my apartment parking lot, not in driving condition and awaiting execution, i.e., someone towing it away for parts. The right skilled person may be able to repair it and it would still make a nice-looking reliable vehicle for another 100K. for all I know. I since have bought a high-mileage 2005 Pontiac Vibe and now, after about six months of ownership, it has almost hit 300K with the only problem being a replacement of what may have been the original alternator. So I am fortunate to have had two very reliable high-mileage cars in a row. This SL2 was the second Saturn I have owned, the other being another 2002 but an SC Coupe, Satyrn BO (burnt orange), which I bought new in 2002 in what I believe was the last model year for the SC. It unfortunately died a violent death in 2004 but was a great vehicle for the time I owned it. Saturn was a good company and made some very good cars.
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i love saturn
fiammafiore, 01/23/2012
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Ever since I was younger, before I could even drive, I have always wanted a Saturn. Finally in 2003, I got one! I purchased my '02 SL1 barely used from a Saturn dealer and it has been the BEST car. I personally owned it for 7 years before giving it to my sister and she has now owned it for 2 years. It has been VERY reliable, hardly needing any repairs (just had to have the water pump and tensioner belt replaced). But for a car that has been in my family for 9 years and this being the first major repair, I'd say that is excellent! My husband and I purchased our own '02 Saturn and that one has been excellent too. I am sad to see the brand go, I would have been a life long Saturn owner!
Reliable, has gotten me through a lot, but nothing spectacular
okellies, 07/03/2015
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2005 with about 23,000 miles on it, after I had an accident with my Hyundai. I had sought advice, from a couple of people on what car to get, since I was in college and was living on my own thousands of miles away from my family. I was advised to check out Saturn. It is now over 10 years later and I have 117,000 miles on it. I've only broken down once with it and I believe it was something with the ignition, nothing costly. I have had issues with the A/C on multiple occasions, my fan had to be replaced a couple of times. I am currently in the market right now for a new car, since I would like to upgrade, but my Saturn has been reliable through the years.
I just had Deja Vu
Jillibean68, 10/08/2009
2002 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My folks bought me a SC-2 as a 'go away to college' gift, and she lasted me a great 6 years, until i totalled her dec of 2008.Honestly the best car ive ever owned, driven, etc.She kept me safe during my accident,took me to and from college(500 miles each way),and brought me from teen to adult.I havent been able to find another, until today, which i plan on purchasing because life has been miserable without my 'baby'.Safe,Sporty,Cute,Reliable&all over fantastic car.Esp. the '02 model,they are so hard to find now since 02 was the last year they made them.Nothing else compares!
My saturn could take me anywhere
ryan3462, 06/23/2014
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought the car about a year ago with 170,000 miles on it, it now has 180,000. it has never gave me any engine problems and has never failed to start on me. These SL2s could last forever if you treat them right. I have no intention of selling it until it dies. If you're looking to buy one, I suggest you buy it!