Used 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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!
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.
Satisfied
CB, 09/03/2010
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought used in 2005. Exterior still looks like new today. Great gas mileage. Great value for the money. Problem-free except for transmission replacement Jan 2009 for $1300. Still running great at 120k+ miles. Would buy again.
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.