1996 Saturn SL review from North America
"Junk crap don't buy one!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission failure.
Over heating.
General comments?
This is the biggest piece of crap ever made. I have never had a car that had so many problems all the time, and let me tell you its not cheap to fix these GM abortions. Right now that pile of crap is sitting at Saturn waiting for a transmission, not to mention I had to have the head gasket replaced and its still running way hotter than normal. The transmission has always been rough since the 2nd day I bought the car its had a grind to it and I was told don't worry about it, its just the way Saturns sound. I have always had 5-speeds and I am 35 years old and never once had a problem with any of them, besides this crap-mobile.
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  | What a piece of junk! |
| Avoid Saturn |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2003 |