2000 Saturn SL review from North America

In cold weather, the engine tends to idle high - too high at times.

The ignition has become very tricky; it gets stuck in the "off" position and the key has to be jiggled around for several minutes before the ignition can be turned. This action has so worn down the key and the ignition that the key can be removed while the car is running and the ignition could potentially be turned with a screwdriver. I suppose this could be helpful if you lose the key!

The rear passenger window repeatedly slips off the track, which needs to be replaced. It wasn't used that often, so it is a bit of a surprise, but not too dreadful.

This car has consistently averaged 40 MPG on the highway - a figure well above the claim on the sticker when I bought it and a nice surprise.

I have had it in the shop only twice; once to get a brake job and once to get a tune-up. This car has been a dream, mechanically.

The back seat is rather uncomfortable for any person over 4 feet tall. My fiance and I both need the seats to be in the rearmost position, which seriously restricts legroom for rear passengers. Also, it does not easily accommodate a car seat in the rear-facing position. However, for two people, a dog and a small child it has very adequate space.