2001 Saturn SL from North America - Comments

The seats uncomfortable on long commutes.

The Saturn is awesome on gas and provides a quite smooth ride for $14,000. No problems so far and I am not expecting any. If I do have some problems, a friendly Saturn dealer will service my car exceptionally.

I appreciate that your car is not that old, however these cars have many flaws. You should get rid as soon as possible, before the many problems arise. Believe me Saturn dealers are not friendly once they have sold you the vehicle. You will soon have a real oil burning motor. These cars are junk. If you do not believe me then check out past reviews. This is an outdated crude and rough engine. Do yourself a favour, get another car as soon as you are able.

I don't agree with the comment that Saturns are junk. I had a 1998 Saturn for three years and did not have one problem with it. I kept current on my oil changes and tune ups, and always found the Saturn staff to be friendly and helpful. I recently traded in my 98 Saturn for a 2002 and love it. These are great cars for a great price.

I have a 1996 Saturn SL that has 124,000 miles on it, and I have NEVER had one single problem with it. The saturn personnel have always been more than friendly to me, and I would highly recommend this car. My car has consistently given me 40-45 miles to the gallon, and I know several other Saturn owners who are just as pleased as I am.

I've owned a Saturn 2001 Saturn for over 7 years. This is by far the best car that I've even owned. Why is it the best you may ask? Here's why:

- 100% reliable, this car has never broken down on me

- Other than having to replace the radiator due to a small

leak this car has never required any other major maintenance

- After 7 years I'm still getting over 35 mpg on the highway

- Paint and body still look like new (no signs of oxidation or

rust and no dents from door dings)

- Handles great in the snow, rain, or hot dry weather.

Although I'm no longer a die-hard fan of Saturn, I've had my Saturn SL1 since new and have not had any engine/mechanical problems with it. I find the ride smooth and am particularly impressed by how it handles tight cornerings.

The seats, and room in general, are tight and uncomfortable for long trips, but I'm a city driver and therefore don't have an issue with it.

My issue lies in how the dealership treated me once my coverage plan was over. They became like any car company: curt, not too friendly and they no longer offered the 'free car wash'.

I have to admit that if that's my only 'problem' then I don't have too much to complain about. My next car will definitely be an import with a few more luxury items on it (not too difficult a task considering what Saturn offers in its cars). Till then, I guess I'll be driving my Saturn cause it certainly doesn't have a strong resale value on it.