1997 Saturn SC SC1 review from North America
"I was better off throwing in into a river"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought my '97 red Saturn sc1 in may of 2005.
I bought it with 83,000 miles on it for $5,500.
I already know I was ripped off:
When I bought the car I was told everything about the car was fine, and that their mechanics had done an inspection and everything was fine.
To this day, March 8th, 2008 I have spent $6,640 fixing my car.
...my service engine soon light is on.
Things I have replaced (to list a few) :
-Transmission at 100,000
-Water Pump 100,000
-EGR Valve 120,000
-PCM 120,000
-Rotting muffler 90,000
-Spark plug wires 120,00
-Air conditioner 83,000.
I've done oil changes every 3,000 and tune ups every 5,000as well as the Saturn 30,000 mile service.
My car won't stop breaking, I can't afford a new one so I'm stuck spending money on my saturn. I'm in college... first car...and I'm writing to warn others.
Please stay away. It's a curse.
General comments?
This car blows.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th March, 2008 |