1997 Saturn LS SL review from North America
"Best GM car that I have owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Horn-24000miles.
Idler pulley-20000miles.
Leaking transmission shifting cover-32000miles.
Drivers visor not staying in place-10000.
Passenger rear door seal coming off-22000miles.
Fuel pump-38000miles.
All the above covered under warranty.
Tensioner pulley-45000miles.
Battery-89000miles.
Coolant temp. sensor-112000miles.
Front O2 sensor-112000miles.
Ignition wires-112000miles.
Serpentine bely-112000miles.
Brake pads and tires at normal intervals.
General comments?
Oil consumption at 1quart/3000miles.
Service engine soon light- P0420 error code-catalytic efficiency threshold below normal limits.
This is a General Motors car- the best one that I have owned yet.
I have owned better cars.
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  | A reliable, inexpensive car I'm very happy with |
| A poor reliability money pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112300 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 8th November, 2003 |