1996 Saturn SL 2 review from North America
"Gets me to and from work, but we use the Subaru on trips"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering Rack (recalled)
Brake Master Cylinder replaced at 110,000 miles.
Muffler replaced 118,000 miles.
Rattles.
Eats Oil.
General comments?
Still gets 35 mpg at 120,000 miles, but eats about a quart a month. Rattles a bit and started clunking a little about 2000 miles ago. Gets pushed around a little in strong winds. Overall repairs have been few. Paint on spoiler started peeling about 6 months ago (6.5 years old).
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| What a piece of junk! |
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| Avoid Saturn |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 29th August, 2004 |