1996 Saturn SL 1 review from North America
"This car, unfortunately, is not for me; I will never, EVER, buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Major brake issue.
Belts have had to replaced several times (on one occasion I had 2 belts within 1 month).
Oxygen sensor problem.
Terrible sunroof (it leaks EVERY WHERE).
Horn randomly blows (I eventually had to totally unplug it)
Belt tensioner went bad.
General comments?
The car is very reliable. I can only count just a few times that the car didn't start the first time I tried it.
However, when something goes wrong, it is EXTREMELY expensive. I would drive the car forever if I didn't have to worry about maintenance. I am sure the car was great to begin, but the older it is the more costly it can be.
I would not suggest anyone buying this car without willing to make a huge commitment to paying a great deal in upkeep.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 124000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2007 |