1997 Saturn SL SL1 review from North America
"This is an exceptionally well engineered, durable vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter (190,000 miles)
Water pump (187,000 miles)
Radiator (182,000 miles)
General comments?
I purchased this car because the previous owner had a log book that showed all the maintenance and parts that had been replaced since the car was new. The parts that I have since replaced were the ORIGINAL parts put on at the assembly line.
This vehicle has been the most reliable car I have ever owned (My Neon the the next best at 160,000 miles before it was totaled). This car has no rattles, thumps or any other strange noises.
The interior still looks new (save the headliner) and under the hood stays clean (no leaks).
The handling is tight, and the performance is exceptional for 233,000 miles.
Mileage is in the 32-33 mpg range.
I do all my own mechanical work and am constantly amazed at how easy this car is to work on.
All this and I only paid $2,000 for this Saturn!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98532 miles |
| Most recent distance | 233426 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Neon |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2009 |