1996 Saturn SL from North America - Comments

16th Dec 2004, 23:38

"A Good, Solid, Reliable little car!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

I've had to replace the spark plug on the 2nd cylinder before routine tune ups.

Frequent front tire balancing required.

Service Engine Soon light comes on frequently.

Lots of buzzes on the inside from cheap plastics.

General comments?

This has been the first Saturn I have owned. It has over 150,000 miles on it and runs and shifts like new.

It doesn't burn oil like most Saturn's do.

The "Service Engine Light" comes on frequently, but the dealer can't find any problems.

It is extremely quick and is perfect for driving on the open highway, or in heavy traffic.

This is a great little car and I would recommend one to anybody looking for a Good, Solid, reliable car!


29th Mar 2005, 00:21

This car is the best thing I have ever owned.

It has over 200000ks on it and I have had not one problem with it.


1st Nov 2005, 19:57

I own a 96 SL1 and had to replaced the front rotors, and all shoe pads (wear and tear). I took it to the dealer for the first time today, 01 NOV 05 because the tranny is bugging down (not upshiftig and and downshifting properly). All coments I've read so far are good and my saturn door seals are poor as well, but it still gives me 32 MPG and I haven't noticed any oil burning, but it does warms up FAST! Sometimes, I just keep the thermostat right on the middle even when its 40 degrees outside. After reading all of this comments, I guess I better sell mine before it catches on fire and head gasket goes. By the way, mine has 93k miles and not one scratch on it. Been very pleased. Good little car overall.

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