1995 Saturn SL SL1 review from North America
"A low cost, but reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My engine belt tensioner has started to become weak.
My radiator blew one its end tanks at 113,000 miles.
The seats have become worn out since I got it.
The thermostat became stuck open at 97,000 miles.
I have had to replace the brake pads at 93,000 miles.
I have had to replace my spark plugs twice because of oil fouling.
The driver side door leaks water when I wash my car.
I have blown the side of the the original muffler out.
I have had to replace my engine mounts at 97,000 miles.
General comments?
When I bought my 95 Saturn SL1, I found out that it hadn't been very well taken care off. I had to spend a considerable amount of time and money to get it running good.
Since I got it all fixed up, I have started to put some performance parts onto it.
I have increased the power of the single cam engine, but kept the fuel economy up. I now have a few things to fix on it that a lot of people have with their Saturn's and am going to fix up the interior.
I would definitely buy another Saturn because of the low maintenance costs and their a fun car to drive.
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| I luv my little car, handles great and fun to drive, but wider turning ratio than my '95 Sonata had |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 liter SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 87856 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115854 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL1 |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2003 |