2001 Saturn L300 review from North America
"Worst Car in History!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have a 2001 L300 V6. In December 2006 on my way home from work at 2am I noticed the overheating light on and before I could get off the road I heard a poping sound under the hood followed by a sound of running water. I towed it to the Saturn dealer and they informed me of a blown head gasket, oil cooler, oil cooler rings, etc. The total cost was $2100.00. After about 3 weeks the car starts to make a terrible noise and the service engine wrench light comes on. I take it back and the timing and drive belt both are cracking and the tensioner and pulleys need to be replaced. Total cost $1200.00. When I pick it up yesterday is sounded great. Could not even hear it running when cranked. On the way home I stopped at a red light and when I accelerated it shifted hard and the service light with the wrench came on?? I've already spent $3300.00 in 2 months on this car, what could possibly be wrong now? After I got home and started the car again the light was off. It will come on occasionally when accelerating and jerking a little. Is there any way to be heard or get the word out about these cars They have way too many issues. I have also experienced the uneven tire wear many have mentioned about this car.
General comments?
I will never buy or encourage anyone to buy a Saturn.
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| Bought it used, saved a fortune |
| Piece of junk |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2007 |