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Why are Cars Built So Poorly
hltcs, 02/17/2010
2002 Saturn S-Series SC1 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I can't remember the last car I owned that I liked and was actually reliable. I bought a used Saturn 4 months ago, cheap. I thought it would pass inspection, but it was "as is" - not blaming the seller. The service engine light came on and I thought it was the gas cap, because the light went out after I got gas. After a short time, the car began idling high and then down when I came to a stop, then it finally stalled in traffic. But first, the key in the ignition problem..it wouldn't turn without jiggling it. Well, that was solved when I went to Saturn and had a new key made. As for the rest of it, new spark plugs, wires, etc. didn't fix the idle. It's getting a new intake manifold gasket.
02 Saturn sl1 bought for 600$161k
Kenneth Shields, 03/24/2016
2002 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 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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Still fooled?
jeffblackburn75, 07/06/2003
2002 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I rated this vehicle when it was new (don't be fooled 4.0)...well it is 16000 miles and 1 year later, here we go. 1. Wasn't the valve train as I originally thought. Saturn forgot to connect a spark plug, noise wasn't valves--was 20,000+ volts arcing on the manifold. 2. Had rear main seal replaced at 13000 mi. Is leaking again at 16,000. 3. Horrible grinding noise when I turn my wheels...who knows what saturn will find this time. I take care of my cars..don't hot rod and I keep them maintained...this car is by far the worst I've ever owned!
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.
Tremendous Value
Chas, 01/30/2006
2002 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This SL had a special factory incentive, it actually had a sticker of $9,995, after a discount. It was a silver/blue, very appealing. The only thing i added was a center console. I drove it all over, and I drove it hard.