1996 Saturn SL SL2 review from North America
"Can double as a pooper-scooper"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Over $2000 in new sensors since purchased new.
Head gasket blew at 46,000
Transmission rebuilt at 75,000
Valve cover warped at 99,000
Timing chain cover gasket leak at 90,000
Tensioner weak at 99,000
Paid $16,000 new/clean title
2006 worth $1,500
1996-2006 $10,000 roughly in repairs.
All maintenance up to date all the time!!
General comments?
Turned me against all American cars. hundayi...toyota...nissan here I come!!
Can't wait to, but it in its grave. but I have to finish school first then I buy something new and small to start... but no American, German or Chinese.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 35 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99900 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th February, 2006 |