2002 Saturn SL SL1 review from North America
"Its not my dream car, but it gets the job done"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Torque Converter went bad.
The floor mats were expensive and wore very quickly.
The Change oil light always seems to be on even when I have changed the oil.
The filters seem to wear out quickly.
Its on its 3rd ignition switch already.
It feels like its getting old and falling apart at 38k miles.
General comments?
Despite what has gone wrong with this car, I can't say its the worst car I've ever had. That's what I can say about my Pontiac Grand Am though, that was the worst car I ever had.
What I do like about my Saturn is the dent resistant body since I slid into a tree and all it did was crack the fender
It made me want to stick with it a little longer when contemplating selling it so I could lease a Ford Explorer.
I wouldn't mind buying another Saturn. Its just hard to get excited about my SL1 since its your basic economy car. No thrills, bells, or whistles.
However after my experience with my Saturn I think I will lease my next
car instead of purchasing it. Since with a lease you get a new one ever 2-3 years and don't have to worry about your car having negative equity and having to cough up a big enough down payment to cover it so you don't have to drive an economy car for the price of a nicely equipped 4wd SUV.
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| This Saturn is a very reliable, economical car, and is worth every penny |
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| Great Econo-box |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37800 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2004 |