1996 Saturn SL SL2 review from North America
"I would never buy another Saturn"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioner compressor needed to be replaced.
Service engine soon light is always on.
Front rotor and brake pads.
Cars doesn't start after driving 30 miles.
General comments?
If the car would run more than 30 miles I would love it I have owned a used Saturn SL 2 for 4 weeks now and out of the four weeks I have driven it 3 days. I can drive it for about 30 miles and when you turn it off it doesn't start again. But if you let it sit for a couple of days it starts. The alternator seems to be putting out 14 amps when it does run. Has anyone had this problem?
It is comfortable and easy to handle, I would like to be able to use this car to go somewhere.
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  | What a piece of junk! |
| Avoid Saturn |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 53481 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53521 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2004 |