1997 Saturn SL review from North America
"Good gas mileage/oil burner/interesting to fix"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Idler Pulley/under warranty
tensioner pulley
driver side visor/under warranty
right side rear door seal/under warranty
transmission shift cover leak/under warranty
horn/recall
fuel pump/recall
Exhaust gas recirculation valve
Coolant temperature sensor
Coolant temperature sensor wiring harness
upstream oxygen senser
ignition coil pack and control module
left front wheel bearing
crankshaft position sensor.
General comments?
I have not included what I consider normal wear parts like: tires /brake pads/rotors/exhaust system/battery/ignition wires/spark plugs/air and fuel filters.
This car has made me by necessity to become knowelegeable with regards to check engine soon lights/onboard diagnotic codes/and understanding how one problem superimposed on another can cause the check engine soon light to go on. If it wasen't for this car and not being able to afford the dealers hourly repair bill. I would not be as knowelegeable about the new systems that manufactures have installed in cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2006 |