2003 Saturn L300 review from North America
"Real junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace a transmission solenoid at 59000, cost 650.
Replacing oil cooler and thermostat at 65000 at a cost of 1700.
General comments?
This car is extremely unreliable. Parts are extremely expensive. Is a really poor design, and have to pull the intake manifold to replace the spark plugs. The engine is known to have a problem with engine oil cooler leaking, and oil gets into radiator.
I can't wait to get rid of this money pit. Cost more to repair than my Cadillac.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac DeVille |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2009 |