Used 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Save your money, don't buy!
mjg, 09/15/2010
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have had my 2002 SL1 for 1 year, bought it from a dealer and had it checked out before I bought it. It only had 61,000 miles on it. Within one year (and I only put 4,000 miles on it!) I have had to do $ 2,000.00 in repairs. Besides regular maintenance & oil changes, the passenger side lock will not work, ignition problems key won't turn on car, key replaced several times, serpetine belt, radiator hoses, rear brakes replaced, rear manfield leaking, coolant intakes gaskets leaking, alignment, coolant leaking, hoses replaced and on and on. This car is a piece of crap and the most mileage I ever got out of it with manual transmission on the highway was only a stinking 28 mpg. What a waste!
Saturn Sucks
bierma, 02/23/2003
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Saturn left us stranded and refused to follow the warrenty to find alternate transportation. Of course the worst part was the car had only 2100 miles on it when we got stranded. With the oil pump going out. We also had the car into the dealer 3 times prior to this dealing with a similar problem yes not the oil pump but the low pressure oil light. But according to saturn this is not the same thing. Only enough difference for their legal policies to contest it. I found lawyers to expensive to persue this.
Don't even THINK about buying this car ! ! !
soldio, 04/18/2011
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my first car, i bought it at 73,000k miles. After driving it 1500 miles the engine started to make a rattling noise so I took it to my dad's mechanic and he tells me the engine needs to be replace COMPLETELY. He asked me why I bought a Saturn, these are very unreliable cars and i would never EVER buy one again in my life. I went to see my car dealer and he also told me that the car needed a new engine, the SAME GUY WHO SOLD ME THE CAR ! ! My guarantee is over so my only choice is to sue him. If you are searching for a new car and you are 18-25 years old and you know nothing about cars THIS CAR IS A NO NO! NEVER EVEN CONSIDER IT, THIS IS A DISPOSABLE CAR ! !
Good luck getting over speed bumps!
tarheelsjenn, 03/03/2011
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 11 people found this review helpful
I got this car a year ago, it has 15,000 on it from me alone so now its at 139,000. First there was a transmission leak, then tires had knots in them, then rear wheel cylinder leak, then rotors needed resurfaced but had to be replaced because they were "warped", then recently leaky crankshaft, and now power steering is leaky:( I hate my life because of this car, theres ALWAYS something wrong! I got it for $3,150 and already $1500 in maintainence!Everything has been breaking or leaking or needs replaced in the past few months. NEVER BUY THIS CAR!It ticks me off because on the carfax the past 3 owners had NO PROBLEMS and now im getting stuck with the bill. Too much stress from this P.O.S.!
Good Short Person Car
Ary, 02/22/2009
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very good car for a short (under 5'5) person of average build. I find it very comfortable as I can reach all the controls easily. Parking brake is difficult to set if you have a broad shouldered or heavy passenger in the front seat. Taller individuals find the car is not comfortable. Difficult to fit a car seat into the back if the seat is back to far. Great college and commuter car.