1994 Saturn SL 2 review from North America
"Money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Lost a lot of money on this one.
-clutch went out $650.
-timing, timing belt $800.
-clutch again (faulty clutch)
-water pump $30 (did it myself)
-brakes $300.
-wheel bearing $130.
-alignment, wheel balance, and tires $400.
-ABS went out, still not repaired.
-and finally the clutch went out again.
General comments?
It's a fun car and pretty fast, but expensive for maintenance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2003 |