1998 Saturn SL 2 review from North America
"It's a nice looking, nice priced, fun to drive car that's cheap on fuel"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At the 100,000 mile period, something inside the console that shifts the gears (a small plastic band) broke, and let the gear shifter bobble around freely. The band was only about $3 to buy, but came as a SET and I had to buy the whole set for $180 from the dealer, when all I needed was the band.
General comments?
I really like this car, its been about the 4th car I owned. It's a 1998 model, and other than maintenance and the problem with the shifter, nothing has EVER gone wrong.
I plan to keep this car for another year or so and then give it to my son, then get the newest model s series (2002, I think?)
Recommended reviews
| A poorly made piece of junk |
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| A good car if you stay on top of the maintanence.. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | DOHC 4 cylinder 1.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2005 |