1997 Saturn SL SL2 review from North America
"A sports-like car for a great price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Alternator went a few months ago, so I replaced that and the battery.
Theres a leaky front left strut, but I haven't got it fixed yet.
General comments?
Too many people underestimate the power of a Saturn. I've put a lot of work into it for performance and show. Wing, neons, system, car alarm.
It's a very good car and will last you long. Don't let anyone tell you its not a good car, because when it comes to hp, the 130-hp engine is able to race many cars out there.
The interior has a granny Grey coloring to it, but the dash looks sweet in its glossy black.
Theres no center console so the only thing you have to rest your arms on are the shifter and the window.
The car sits low to the ground, so you might have a hard time finding people in blind spots.
The handling isn't the greatest of all cars, but consider the size and weight of it, it all evens out. Taking turns isn't too bad, but keep your eyes open for other cars on the road as you might have to cross the median at high speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 43000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th October, 2002 |