2000 Saturn LS LS1 review from North America
"Stands up well to hard driving"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch failed by leaking hydraulic fluid on 2 occasions, fixed under warranty.
Power steering fluid has air bubbles in it causing some vibration/ noise in steering. Fixed under warranty.
Water leaks from above above both front doors. One leak fixed under warranty, 1 still leaks.
Stock steel wheels easily warp and cause steering wheel shake on highway. Aftermarket aluminum wheels fixed the problem.
Small squeaks and rattles from roof liner and air vent. They come and go. I fixed the rattling air vent.
General comments?
The brakes are very powerful and take and extreme amount of heat to fade. I drive the car very hard. I went through 3 sets of tires in 100,000km, but only had to change front brake rotors and pads after about 110,000 km.
Stiff suspension handles very well, but, small road imperfections cause annoying drumming sound because of poor suspension isolation. If road is smooth very quiet. measured 68dBA at 110km/hour.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 138000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 6th December, 2005 |