1994 Saturn SL SL1 review from North America
"LOVED the Saturn, and looking for another one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only things I can recall going wrong with the Saturn were the alternator, and the timing belt. That was about it. The car was very reliable.
General comments?
I LOVED this car. The Saturn was my favorite car owned, and I would love to find another 94 Saturn to get my hands on.
I ran the car into 2 curbs and busted 2 axles, had to have those replaced. Car still ran like a champ.
I got caught in a flood and the car floated away from me. Went back the next morning, the car started up and drove with water in the transmission and oil! I had water up past my ankles in the floor!
Unfortunately the interior smelled funky after the flood, but I'm surprised that all the electronics still worked after being soaked in water.
I put the poor car through Hell, I was a young and stupid driver and pushed the car, and it held up more admirably than any other car I've driven. I would highly recommend one of these cars to anyone, mine was a great car and I'm sorry that it finally ended up totaled. (which, by the way, when I went back to the tow yard to try and get my car, they said the car still ran even after the whole front end had been demolished.) I think the car was possessed...
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| Not a terrible car for the money, but you can probably do better over the long term. |
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| Actually, I would have to say this car has been about the most reliable one I have owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 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 | 144000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2009 |