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Used 2002 Saturn S-Series Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car. Very reliable.

Roman, 08/25/2010
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful

I love this car! The sound system it comes with is amazing. Gas mileage is really good I can drive around for hours on a few dollars of gas. It is very reliable I haven't had a single problem with the car it's an 02' and had tons of miles on it but it runs just like any new car. Oh and for the people who are complaining, this car is very good in build and quality. If you buy this car from a reliable source or just a person who took care of it I guarantee you will have no complaints.

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5 out of 5 stars

great car

Don Berry, 03/28/2016
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful

I bought my '02 Saturn SL1 as a used car with 117000 miles. I traded it a few days ago and it had 283000 miles. I would not have traded it if I hadn't been offered a good price for it. There was very little maintenance done on it. New brakes and a new cooling fan. One muffler. The original exhaust is still in good condition. I loved this car. Never got less than 30 - 32 miles per gallon combined city and highway.

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5 out of 5 stars

MAKE IT AGAIN

SATURNRICH, 07/06/2009
2002 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

Ok,Where do we start.It gets 40+ mpg on highway,cost under 12 grand new,and this was in 2002.Why stop making them.This model was the example of american car companys listing to the public and giving them what they want.One of the most under rated cars in history.Car costs almost nothing to maintain (i drive 100 miles per day) You cant kill these cars. I will keep smiling all the way to the bank in my great little blue saturn.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great small car

steiny96, 01/19/2013
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

This is the ultimate second car to own. It looks innocent, pedestrian. The interior is satisfying but not a luxury experience. The seats are supporting but not completely comfortable. But, underneath this boring appearance is a great ride. The steering is weighted perfect--just point and steer. The engine groans when pushed, but is surprisingly quick. And the 5-speed is smooth and a joy to use. Add to that a very reliable engine, rust proof exterior and 35 to 40 MPG, and you get a car that makes the drive to work quick, reliable and cheap. It isn't a Honda, it isn't a Porsche and it isn't a Buick. It's a Saturn. And for the money, you can't buy this much fun from any of those brands.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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