1994 Saturn SL SL2 review from North America
"A high maintenance, but long lasting car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A lot of things have gone wrong with this car: gaskets, alternator, it never stays aligned, it leaks oil, it leaks transmission fluid, and it's just not a very comfortable car.
General comments?
The handling of this car is actually great. It corners very well, and the acceleration is surprisingly quick for such a cheap car. It still performs like it was brand new (I bought it from my mom who purchased it new). The upkeep is a lot, but with routine maintenance, it can last a long time.
These cars also have a lot of upgrade potential.
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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 | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Dual Overhead Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 164000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 183000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2003 |