1994 Saturn SL SL2 review from North America
"Reliable, economical transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Catalytic converter had to be replaced at 160,000 miles.
Motor mounts have been replaced twice.
Drivers side window regulator had to be replaced at ca. 80,000 miles.
Driver's seat belt retractor began sticking at approximately 100,000 miles. The dealer replaced it at no charge, although the car was out of warranty.
Radio volume decreases spontaneously -- this began at approximately 140,000 miles.
Foam rubber covering on steering wheel began disintegrating from heat after approximately 6 years.
General comments?
This car has held up well under fairly heavy use.
It's been more reliable and cheaper to maintain than the 1986 Toyota Corolla I had before.
The plastic body panels are durable and still look good after several years.\
The car handles well and achieves a good balance between power and economy (although I didn't like the less powerful SL's and SL1's I tested before selecting the SL2).
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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 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder, twin cam Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 29th November, 2002 |