1999 Saturn SL SL1 review from North America
"Best Value for your buck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
PCV Valve and Hose replaced at 63K. The car would start to stall at idle and surged when started. Turned out that the pcv valve failed and the vacuum caused the hose to close up. Replaced parts for $7 w/tax Front Oxygen Sensor replaced at Engine Manifold cover at 147,000 miles. Check Engine light came on indicating problem. Replaced part for $41 w/tax.
General comments?
This car has been a terrific vehicle. I bought a commuter car, since I drive 150 miles/day. Therefor, I didn't get any options like cruise control, power locks/windows, etc. The only option that I did get was air conditioning, which works moderately well, however with the dark color of my vehicle, can take over 20mins to get to a comfortable cool level in 100degree heat. I have never had a more reliable vehicle. Started every time, in 100 degree heat, and -10 degree winter mornings.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14 miles |
| Most recent distance | 149800 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2003 |