2000 Saturn LS LS1 review from North America
"Low cost--high dependability!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Automatic door lock when reaching over 8 mph malfunctioned at 45,000. Trunk frequently requires being closed multiple times before it actually shuts. Windshield wipers have very obnoxious noise (though I've heard they have been recalled) Other than these minor things nothing has gone wrong! This was a true surprise.
General comments?
I was not excited about owning a Saturn, but had to b/c of cost issues. This car has good miles per gallon which is a good choice in this economy. Overall I was VERY pleasantly surprised and would definitly recommend this car to anyone needing a reliable car on a budget. In the 3 years I've leased it I have never ever had a major motor problem and it has never left me stranded. I'm not buying another, but if I needed to I would not be quite as reluctant as I was the first time.
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| Stands up well to hard driving |
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| A reliable, inexpensive car I'm very happy with |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2003 |