2000 Saturn SL 2 review from North America
"This is the worst car I've ever owned, and I used to own a tempo!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission has broken Twice! Each time it was the differential pin therefore not covered under warranty. Each time the transmission had to be replaced. ($2000 each time)
Clutch gave out after 2 months of ownership (50,000 miles). ($800)
My mechanic just told me the brakes need to be replaced. ($600)
The interior was literally falling apart due to loose screws and poorly glued parts.
General comments?
Handles and accelerates like an elephant.
Quite possibly the most offensive mechanics I've ever met.
Comfortable seats, despite half asked interior.
My old Volvo 850 has 95,000 miles on it and it still has the original clutch and transmission, and both show no sign of breaking.
After all the bad things I've written I must give Saturn credit for the engine, I live in Wisconsin and it has started and ran strongly on the coldest of mornings.
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| Happy little economic car! |
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| Very good sport-compact, great value, not a muscle-car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 44000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 26th June, 2004 |