Used 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used S-Series for sale
Disappointed
Natalie, 06/01/2006
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Saturn began falling apart when it was 2 years old. Everything that the dealer fixed (battery, wheel cylinders, brakes) had to be repaired again by another mechanic. At about 75000, the transmission began having problems. There has never been much power - the ac has to be shut off to get up a hill, the ride is rough, and the interior is extremely loud. I wrote a long letter to Saturn outlining the issues and received a pat "we cannot change the past but suggest that you have a current diagnosis at the local dealership." I will never buy another Saturn and certainly do not recommend them to anyone.
Not My Kind of Car
baliw, 08/11/2003
2002 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
the engine has been very reliable, but everyone i know, including myself, has had to bring their s-series cars in for tranny work. mine happened to shave off 3 gears, the clutch had hot spots on it and it wouldnt shift smoothly. all at only a mere 24,000 miles of very soft driving.
Better than you think
BruceO, 12/09/2002
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you a looking for a practical, economical, every day car look no further. The Saturn SL2 is a very cheap to own reliable car.
Great used car!!!!
vlhgsd, 05/20/2011
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Saturn, bought used with 92k miles in January, just turned 100k miles. These cars, if/when something goes wrong, are VERY easy to work on. My 18 yr old son just bought a 2002 Saturn SL2 as well. I previously had a 96 SL1 and a 92 SC2. He was working on them at 14/15 yrs old. Had higher idle issue, cleaned egr replaced egr gasket, went from 30-32mpg to 36mpg!! Be aware though, even if it doesn't leak oil, they will BURN it!!
Beware
yosarian1060, 09/21/2008
2002 Saturn S-Series SL 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Maybe mine's a lemon but since the skimpy warranty expired at 36,000 miles, I've had to replace the electrical system ($1100), fix a problem that might have allowed the right-front wheel to fall off ($800) and replace a busted engine head gasket ($2000). Now, the transmission is slipping. So long, Saturn, and GM? Only with a gun to my head.