1997 Saturn SL SL2 review from North America
"A decent relatively fun car for the money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Our sunroof broke four months after we got the car.
The leather driver's seat has faded.
The compact disc changer tends to stop working in very hot weather.
The dash light for the daytime running lights doesn't work.
The cruise control does not engage/disengage properly occasionally.
The brakes feel a bit mushy even after bleeding them.
The exhaust heat shield broke loose and rattled again the exhaust, fixed with zip tie.
General comments?
We love the dual mode automatic transmission.
Our car will really get up and go when the throttle is opened up in performance mode.
Handling is awesome.
Seats are very comfortable on long trips.
Love the fold down rear seating.
Engine is easy to service.
Feels very stable at speed.
39 miles per gallon on the highway with Mobil 1 oil!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 108000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Tempest |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2001 |