1996 Saturn SC SC2 review from North America
"Excellent, reliable commuter"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover gasket at 100k.
Water pump at 155k.
Catalytic converter at 155k.
Clutch at 178k.
General comments?
We have had this 1996 Saturn since it was new, and it has had very few repairs in its long life. It has never left me stranded. Even when the clutch went out it was still drivable. The Saturn starts right up in below zero temperatures with barely any effort. I commute to work daily in the Saturn (40 mile round trip), and it still returns 34 mpg on the highway.
So long as you change the oil regularly and don't abuse it, this car should last a long time.
As is the case with most Saturns of this vintage, the engine does burn oil - between 1.5 and 3 quarts between oil changes. I make sure to check the oil level every time I fill the tank. As long as you keep it full, this shouldn't be a problem.
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| Great car for persons with more than one income, from what I have read on this site, good gas mpg |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 I4 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 192000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2009 |