Used 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Chris, 04/27/2009
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got this car brand new for $8000 as a WE have to move this car type deal. I asked several Saturn Mechanics and they all said, change the oil(s) and spark plugs religiously and the engine will last forever. Oil change every 3,000, tranny/filter 50,000, plugs 30,000, coolant 50,000 and Belt(s) 50,000. I have found that the smaller mechanics are the best rather than the dealer and do better work. Do it yourself on the plugs - 10 mins, tranny/filter - 30 mins if you do the oil/filter at the same time. Self maintenance is covered by the owners manual and is written for dummies. It may be small, but 41 mpg with the air on...come on what is not to love and insurance is cheap.
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.
Do Not Buy Used
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
Nice car but
Not sure..., 04/07/2010
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Good: Sporty car, fun to drive, LOVE the 5-speed, power moonroof. I have put about 30,000 miles on it since I bought it and have only put new front tires, brakes, and rotors on it. It's a smooth ride but mechanically it is starting to mess up. The Bad: Every other day I have to put oil in it. I have never seen a car burn that much oil! The Service Engine Soon light has been on since 2 days after I bought it. I took it to my mechanic and he said it's an emissions issue but he can't find a problem. It begins to overheat in the summer so I have to turn the heater on to cool it down. Now my trunk will not open. Definitely a good car but once one thing breaks, everything will break.
Keeper
TB, 10/05/2008
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Easily the best car I've owned. Where it lacks in performance, it makes up for in reliability and mileage. The manual transmission improves the performance and control to an enjoyable level of driving. After 150,000+ miles, the only major repair was a $500 oil leak. There is a needed replacement of the sunroof which stopped working recently, but at $1200, it can wait. For my height - 5'8", the front seat is comfortable but my husband is 6'5" and is a bit cramped. Despite any drawbacks, I would have a difficult time finding a car as practical, dependable, affordible and fun as this one.