2000 Saturn LS LS2 review from North America
"A mixed bag, but worth a look"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Upon delivery, the car had a cracked fuel injector--which sprayed raw gas on the engine, and had a leaky rear reflector valance.
At 40,000 miles, the steering rack had to be replaced due to a crack.
General comments?
This car is surprisingly quick. Magazines have reported 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds.
Fuel economy has been better than expected for a V-6. On most highway trips it'll average over 30mpg @ 70mph.
A smallish gas tank limits the cruising range to about 300 miles.
Reliability has been good despite the mentioned defects. I drove it from NY to CA and back again recently, and didn't have a single malady.
Front leg room is cramped for anyone over 6', making long distance driving uncomfortable for some.
The trunk is enormous. Has definitely come into good use.
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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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58600 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2004 |