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Jason, 03/29/2010
2002 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Front transmission seal/bearing combo replaced during initial warranty due to leak. Wiring to fuel pump repaired under warranty due to improper routing and a subsequent short. Burned exhaust valve and clutch slipping at 92,000 miles. Repairs will exceed car's value several times over. Car has been properly maintained by suggested schedule since new. The 35-40 mpg is not worth having to live with the horrible build quality
hate to sell her
bagman, 05/08/2010
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for a commuter car I drive 116 miles round trip 5 to 6 days a week it has served me well I was averaging 40 mpg. The only issues I had with the car was now and then the key was hard to turn and the spark plug wires had to be changed after 200,000 miles ha! I'm selling the car today only because I purchased a new Commuter car. I hate to see her go it has been the best car I have ever owned but all things must come to an end, today she has 238,999 miles Great Car.
Worst Experience Ever!
SundayGirl, 07/14/2009
2002 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
At 53,000 miles my engine blew with no warning. All oil changes and maintenance timely. GM agreed to cover 1/2 of the engine replacement due to low miles. Called back to see if they'd pay more...area mgr called dealership and RESCINDED the offer after the repair was made. We ended up paying 1/2 of repair, but only after much wrangling w/dealership & GM. To top it off, car came home with paint scratched off door and other areas. Other defects: ignition sticks, electrical short in fog lights, wheel bearing replacement. Terrible customer service & biz practices. Last hunk of American-made junk I will ever buy.
Could Have Been Better
consumer1, 11/04/2002
2002 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Already had to replace major parts of the motor. Saturn did not take the time to inform me that there was a recall on the parts and had me pay for them out of pocket. I will NEVER purchase another Saturn product and would probably not even accept one if it was given to me. Nothing worse than getting a "new" car and getting treated like you don't matter anymore b/c your new car is now an "old" car.
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!