1999 Saturn SL 1 review from North America
"A cheap car. you get what you pay for"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed new catalytic converter.
Needed new Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve.
Needed new tires.
Needs new brakes.
Cigarette lighter does not work.
Needs numerous other repairs despite the fact I babied this car.
General comments?
This car was a great car for about a year after I got it at which point things started to go wrong.
Car did get sensational gas mileage however toward the end I was getting around 20 mpg.
Interior is OK. pretty small, but I knew that upon buying the car.
Whatever you do don't get the beige interior, stains incredibly easy.
Also the paint stinks, I have numerous rock chips and live no where near a gravel road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th June, 2004 |