1993 Saturn SL SL2 review from North America

Rotors replaced after 10,000 miles.

Leak found in transmission gasket at 50,000 miles, replaced during transmission servicing.

Wind shield (?) at the bottom front of the car came loose and needed re-attachment after 15,000 miles.

Front bearings needed replacing after 15,000 miles.

I bought this car as a stop gap vehicle, when I could not find a wagon I liked and in my price range.

After owning the car for six months, I bought new tires to replace the ones that came with the car. As other people noted, the Firestone's are noisy on a Saturn, and I found my new Goodyear's to be a very acceptable upgrade.

I also noted that when the wind shield came loose, I think when I hit a curb, the gas mileage was seriously affected. If this shield comes loose, get it re-attached! It's worth the time.

As for drivability, this car is great. It performs smoothly on the highway and is great on turns. However there is some wobble on very tight turns. It is a great car for medium distance driving (about 500 to 700 miles) but anything more the 8 hours and I get a bit stiff.

Also, with my new tires, the snow is no problem as well. Since I live on a hill, getting in and out of my driveway during the winter can be a major hassle. My car can handle up to two inches of snow on the driveway without shoveling. Of course ice is another matter.

One final thing, regular maintenance is a must, especially for the transmission. It shifts very differently from any other car I've driven and when the fluid needs replacing, the shifting changes noticeably.

I will definitely buy another Saturn, but will buy the larger model. The smaller models are a bit tight in the legroom for me.