2000 Saturn LS review from North America
"Overall good, parts and service too pricey"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 107,000 miles (this April), the ignition module went out, leaving me semi-stranded at work. This cost was partially recouped in a recall this summer. (I also had some other work (belts, etc.) done, since it was in the shop) $950 total, $400 returned.
At 125,000 miles (two weeks ago), the coil module went out. $140.
At 125,500 miles, (This past weekend), the service engine soon light came on, at the same time I started hearing a rattle from underneath the car. The dealer's service center told me that both catalytic converters went out. $1300 estimate.
General comments?
The first 100,000 miles, the car was excellent. I was driving 80 miles one way to work at the time. Since then, (After I moved considerably closer to work) anything other than the regular oil change type services seem extremely pricey. Additionally, you would think that these items would not go out at this relatively low mileage.
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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? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2003 |