1997 Saturn SL review from North America
"Best GM car that I have owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Horn - 24000 miles.
Idler pulley - 20000 miles.
Leaking transmission shifting cover - 32000 miles.
Drivers visor not staying in place - 10000.
Passenger rear door seal coming off - 22000 miles.
Fuel pump - 38000 miles.
All the above covered under warranty.
Tensioner pulley - 45000 miles.
Battery - 89000 miles.
Coolant temp. sensor - 112000 miles.
Front O2 sensor - 112000 miles.
Ignition wires - 112000 miles.
Serpentine belt - 112000 miles.
Brake pads and tires at normal intervals.
General comments?
Oil consumption at 1 quart/3000 miles.
Service engine soon light - P0420 error code-catalytic efficiency threshold below normal limits.
This is a General Motors car - the best one that I have owned yet.
I have owned better cars.
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| One of the better 500 dollar beaters I've ever bought! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112300 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 8th November, 2003 |