1999 Saturn SL SL2 review from North America
"The Saturn SL2 is definitely economical, reliable transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After putting over 20,000 miles on the Saturn the only thing that needs attention is the brakes. Front need rotors turned and rear need shoes. Other than that nothing has gone wrong with the vehicle.
General comments?
This car was designed for economy first, performance second and comfort third. It is very economical to operate, is quick and agile in most situations, but could use some more comfortable seats. With a little more ground clearance it would be better on the two tracks and in snow, but it still goes places easily where rear wheel drive cars would have difficulty. If Saturn would put an all wheel drive system in this car and some comfy seats it would be the perfect car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L DOHC four cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | AMC Eagle |
| Date of Entry | 31st December, 2002 |