1994 Saturn SL review from North America
"This car has only been reliable for me"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small metal line that feeds water pump got a leak. repaired it with stop leak. Perfect!
Water filter had to be replaced... once in 5 years
:-)
Tensioner pulley broke. Repaired for $200 total.
I love my car!
General comments?
I have had this 'girl' for 5 years and she has been highly dependable. I drive and treat her with care, changing the oil religiously every 3,000 miles. I only put prem gas in her.
My Saturn has been a grand car for me. One problem with the 94's and 95's is that they are easy to steal. Mine was stolen three times and came back untouched each time. Washington is a misdemeanor rule for car theft if it is considered joy-riding and no damage is done to car. Mine was perfect. The last time I found a brand new portable car charger in the trunk. Go figure. We charged the dead battery and then drove home.
This car still gets 24mpg in town and 27 on the road. Little things are beginning to go wrong, but what the hey, I will fix them. The main worry for me is that she may be stolen again and mistreated. Yes, a anti-theft bar goes on the steering column whenever I am not in the drivers seat.
This car is excellent on tire wear also.
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| Not a terrible car for the money, but you can probably do better over the long term. |
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| Actually, I would have to say this car has been about the most reliable one I have owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 53000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st November, 2006 |