1996 Saturn SL SL1 review from North America

Rear defrost - couldn't figure this one out; Brought it to my mech fixed it for $20.

Cracked cylinder head (#4) Engine light came on right after I pulled into my driveway from work.

Noticed peanut butter-like puddle underneath my left fr tire, think consistency. The car could still dr., back to my mech, told me my #4 cyl head cracked leaking oil into my coolant. Bottom line - $1800 fix : (

Runs like new.

Slow acceleration - on an on ramp of a freeway it's not the ideal car to have; great around the city and the 5sp man helps.

My brother originally bought the car in 1996, didn't drive it much.

4dr, 5sp man, black/gold ext, tan interior.

Great on gas! 5 sp man helps fuel consump. Approx $<30 fill @ .80/L

Realiable - despite the major cyl work, the car's been great. Winter driving is as easy as summer. Recently put in new battery; Silent enging, idles in silence.

Roomy interior and the rear flat fold-dwn seats is convenient for hualing a host of things.

Bells & whistles - don't expect a whole lot. I added on a new Sony radio, Infinity speakers, tinted the windows giving the car a respectable look.

I'm looking into the '06 Vue with the Pilot engine, a good marriage for Saturn & Honda.