1999 Saturn SL SL1 review from North America
"Too many unreliable parts"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 65,000 km the right real wheel cylinder is leaking. The dealer recommends replacing both sides for 450 Can dollars.
At 65,000 km top engine mount is sagging. Dealer claims this causes engine vibration, and recommends 250 Can service.
General comments?
The cost of service and amount of service required for such a low mileage vehicle is excessive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 65000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2004 |