2000 Saturn SL review from North America
"Great car, been dependable except for the transmission"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Automatic transmission went out because of a failure in the upper valve body. It's a common issue with the 2nd generation Saturn SL series. Repair costs can get very expensive if it is not fixed right away.
General comments?
The transmission is the only part that has ever given us any problems on this car. The body has held up well (its plastic) and the motor still runs strong. I replaced tires and belts at about 65,000 miles.
Seats sit very low, but it's still comfortable. The leather seats are finally showing some minor wear on them.
This car handles well, but is seriously lacking in the power department.
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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 |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | DOHC Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2006 |