1996 Saturn SW SW2 review from North America
"A pleasant surprise"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery at 85,000 miles.
Rear oxygen sensor at 78,000 miles.
A/C compressor at 98,000 miles.
Drivers seat at 98,000 miles.
General comments?
Uses oil occasionally. It doesn't appear to be burning it or leaking, but once in a while, it just disappears.
Drivers seat was replaced with a used one from a car with 60,000 miles, it's still not as comfortable as the passenger seat.
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| Very reliable, and quite fun to drive along back country roads |
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| Excellent wagon; I wish they still made them |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2002 |