Epinions Recent Reviews for 1997 Saturn SL

1997 Saturn SL: Inexpensive Commuter Car! - If you want more - chose a different one!

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 18:13:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sando883 - First a little history Back in 1998 we bought a very basic Dodge Neon that worked quite well for us. When I was pregnant with my 1st child we traded it in for a new 2000 Plymouth Neon. The '98 Dodge Neon handled great and had no problems...

1997 Saturn SL: 1997 Saturn SL2

Wed, 9 May 2007 15:26:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hazydazy - I bought this car 5 years ago. At the time it was already 5 years old. When I bought it I was in the market for a cheap car fast. I thought I would trade it back in, in a few years. I was wrong. I love this car and I am not trading it in anytime...

1997 Saturn SL: Fuel efficient but it's no Honda

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 04:21:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jesterrace - I know that the car here is a bit dated but I think that this is important for those who are considering the longevity studies on this vehicle. It's all well and good to rate a car initially or up to 2-3 years afterwards but at that point you really...

1997 Saturn SL: Unreliable, horrible customer service

Sat, 20 Aug 2005 23:30:51 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author stanmartin - My Saturn 1997 sl2 has had numerous problems since the day I drove it off the lot. Did not even make it home before a turning signal went bad. Since then, had to replace the wiring harness, fuel pump, and a host of minor repairs all together this car...

1997 Saturn SL: My Gray Cloud

Thu, 12 May 2005 20:20:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author studentsensei - Well, what can I say about my Saturn SL? Well for starters, it has 152,000 on it. That's a lot of highway miles for a little car, especially in under 10 years. It is your typical commuter car. Very few luxury, but I do have the CD player and equalizer...

1997 Saturn SL: Expensive to Maintain/Head Gasket Replaced at 68,000 miles

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 13:46:39 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author t-m-k - Something to keep in mind when you consider purchasing a Saturn: at 68,000 miles, the head gasket in my 1997 Saturn SL1 blew and had to be replaced for $1,500. I've never heard of this happening at such low mileage. My family owned a GM car dealership...

1997 Saturn SL: great car for the price

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 09:53:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dgcam55 - I bought this car new in 1997. It is a loaded SL2. I now have 150,000 miles on the car. I have only performed normal routine maintenance and: - 60,000 & 120,000 - new tires - 70,000 - new front brakes - 95,000 - replaced one burned out...

1997 Saturn SL: Fine small car for small family

Fri, 3 Sep 2004 16:35:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author breems - When you buy a Saturn, you know what you're getting -- It's not meant to be a luxury sedan, or a sports car, or and SUV. It is meant to be a compact, economical, safe, reliable car, and it succeeds. We've had very few problems with ours, it gets good...

1997 Saturn SL: I Hate My Saturn!!!

Sat, 7 Aug 2004 17:25:10 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shannon66318 - I bought my 1997 Saturn SL1 after I graduated high school, and had no problems for the first year. After that its been in and out of the shop numerous times. The oxygen sensor went twice, my fuel filter has went twice, my gas pump has gone...and theres...

1997 Saturn SL: My first car!

Fri, 6 Feb 2004 20:49:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author amy4bsb - The summer before my junior year in high school in 2003, my dad and I finally set out to buy my first car. We needed something reliable, affordable, long-lasting, safe, and my requirement, cute! The 1997 Saturn SL2 was a perfect choice for me...

1997 Saturn SL: my first car

Mon, 1 Dec 2003 02:34:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scotty2987 - I'm 16 and 3 days after getting my license, I was looking at Saturns. I had looked at others, like Ford Escort, Ford Focus, Ford Contour, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Honda Accord. Then this little voice in the back of my mind told me to look at a...

1997 Saturn SL: 1997 Saturn with 11,300miles

Fri, 14 Nov 2003 16:49:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author blacktron - Bought the car new in 1997. Replaced idler pulley, driver side visor, right rear door seal, front end alignment,top housing shift cover, horn, fuel pump, all under warranty...

1997 Saturn SL: great little car

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 06:43:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gilbert46 - my 1997 sl2 now has 139k on it. no problems so far. front brakes laster 80k, rears lasted 100k. only work ive done on this thing has been regular maintenance - fluid changes, brakes, tires and belts. original clutch. runs like a clock. gets amazing millag...

1997 Saturn SL: What do you need it for?

Sun, 10 Aug 2003 20:07:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author syxx1980 - I've been in alot of Saturns in the last few years (turns out that alot of people I know are buying...

1997 Saturn SL: Worst Mistake of My Life

Tue, 30 Apr 2002 15:25:38 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kimkara - I bought a new car because I wanted something reliable that I didn't have to put money into. I bought my Saturn SL2 from the dealership because I thought it would be the best car for the money. Instead of ranting I will stick to the facts and try to warn...

1997 Saturn SL: Reliable, Affordable Car

Fri, 1 Feb 2002 21:52:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kristinep - This car was bought at a Toyota dealership with 32,000 miles and two years on it. Our family has added 18,000 miles and 2 1/2 years to it.

Nice Features:

Daytime running headlights are great. My husband and I both believe that this...

1997 Saturn SL: Buyer Beware, come listen to my story

Fri, 10 Aug 2001 03:06:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author josephs - First of all, I do not own a saturn. My best friend owns this particular model, and I have another friend that owns a similar model, only a year older.

Now when you think of Saturn, you think "No haggle pricing", "no rust plastic...

1997 Saturn SL: Great car, Good price

Wed, 11 Jul 2001 22:11:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jaschwinck - I just happened to be thinking about getting a new car, and I happened along a red Saturn sitting along the side of the road, and I just knew I had to have it. Now, it sits in my driveway, and I wait to run outside yelling and screaming at any bird who...

1997 Saturn SL: Still almost like new

Thu, 21 Jun 2001 16:46:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author y2chuck - My 97 SL still looks brand new. I have 91,000 KM on it and it still runs just like the day I bought it. No rattles or creaks anywhere and it still looks great. For the price it's an excellent little car and of course the Saturn service is top-notch...

1997 Saturn SL: I Love My Saturn

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:48:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author traceyz - Four years ago, when my old Camaro died, I needed to purchase a new car. I always liked the Saturn TV ads. They seemed very women-friendly. I did my homework and discovered that they are generally rated well. So, hating the car-buying experience, I set...

1997 Saturn SL: Well you didn't want a minivan...

Mon, 16 Apr 2001 20:41:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author geneb1955 - I had always been intrigued with the Saturn commercials. I hate car shopping or more directly, I hate negotiating. Overall, the car buying experience was positive, though don't look at it through rose-colored glasses. They are still car salesman and...

1997 Saturn SL: NEVER AGAIN!

Sun, 3 Dec 2000 01:17:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author m_welto3 - I bought a Saturn SL2, fully loaded, new in 1997. I had it exactly 9 mos when I took it back to the dealer I bought it from and said, "Good riddens!". I have owned 3 brand new cars and 2 used vehicles in my life, and this is, by far, the...

1997 Saturn SL: Take my Saturn - Please!

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 11:11:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mjnessel - When my wife and I bought our 19972 Saturn SL2 in late 1996, I thought we were getting a really good car. It was fully loaded (for a Saturn) and seemed like a nice small car. Boy, was I wrong! At first it was OK, but after 4 years, I have really grown to...

1997 Saturn SL: All Hype

Fri, 27 Oct 2000 11:59:48 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ggrove33 - The Saturn Ads are all hype. The talk about customer service and dependability. this is all hype built up by a very smart marketing manager. My wife and I purchased our 1997 SL2 6 months ago used. the vehicle had 29000 miles and seemed to be in good...

1997 Saturn SL: Saturn- Reliable? Dependable?

Sat, 21 Oct 2000 14:37:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mejenner - After our family fell madly in love with our first Saturn, which we had purchased only the year before, we decided to buy another Saturn. After all, we hadn't had any major problems with our first Saturn, and the price was sure right! We decided on a...