1994 Saturn SL review from North America
"You get what you pay for, which is not much"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I blow a minor engine gasket at least every 5000 miles.
Power steering pump is leaking.
Valve shaft came loose at 30000 miles.
Difficult to keep fluids in this car.
Stock tires are terrible and have been replaced with Pirelli tires for much better handling.
Braking is grabby and uneven.
General comments?
This car has been cheap to drive and relatively reliable.
Seats are very uncomfortable and put driver in a bad seating position for driving and sitting with knees higher than hip joint.
Definitely not recommended for people with back injuries.
This car is good for teenagers, college students, and other people who have very little cash and would be happy with any car that runs.
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Truck |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2003 |