1997 Saturn SL review from North America
"Highly dependable, very low maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have to replace the brake pads regularly (every 2 years).
My starter went out at 85000 miles.
One manufacturer speaker is blown in the front dashboard.
General comments?
I bought this car from eBay for $4000 in 2001. I was leery because I had never owned a Saturn. I cannot overly state what a good car it is. I have only had to do routine repairs that the manufacturer indicated at certain miles. I do regular maintenance repairs as indicated. I just LOVE my car and am shocked at how well it drives at its current mileage. The seats...yeah...they need to redesign the seats. On long trips they are very uncomfortable, they are bucket seats, but shaped like a slightly tilted "L" it is annoying.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2005 |