1998 Saturn SC 1 review from North America
"The SC1 is a sporty looking economy car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaking fuel injector - rough starting.
Idle air control - low & fast idle periodically.
General comments?
My SC1 looks sporty, but it is not. It has a turning radius of a full size pick-up truck. It has 100 hp; that is adequate, but that is all.
It is very difficult for me to exit because I am old, stiff and somewhat fat. I have to slide the seat to the rear most position to get my legs and feet in a place where they can be forced out the door; then it is some effort to fold myself and push or pull to get up. In contrast my Lancer is easy to exit, even though it is a 4 door and perhaps a smaller car. A trim, young person will have little problem getting out of the SC1, but if you have any restrictions you will suffer.
I average 27 to 29 mpg, and aside from needing to clean or replace the IAC, the car seems as reliable as a my stove. If I have to budget, I would buy another in a heart beat. If you can afford a better model Saturn like the SC2 or new ION, you will be making a wise choice.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2009 |