Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 3.7 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 3.6 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | | 3.7 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: |  | 3.4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Reliability: |  | 4.7 out of 5 |
15 out of 16 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from swimmer3
 (3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  |
2 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  |
1 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
2 out of 5 |
"I was thrilled to get my saturn. It has been nothing but a money hole since then. I have had to replace the breaks twice, had lots of electrical work done and it needs new motor mounts. I was not the original owner of the vehicle, but it had very low miles when I purchased it. Overall I am very disappointed by the car, and regret buying it. The adds all show how the cars do not dent when bumped, but mine cracked which is more expensive to repair then a dent."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from My Saturn is Bird
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I have never had a car that I have been so proud of as my Saturn. She has treated me very well over these past years. She's 88,000 miles and still running strong. I never fear whether or not the car will start when I go to turn my key in the ignition. There has never been a time when I've doubted her reliability or handling capability. Obviously, she wouldn't handle like a BMW, but she sure can hold her own!! If anyone wanted to get a used car, I would tell them to get a Saturn, if not for reliability then for how much they'll be saving on insurance costs."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from yankx51224
 (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Great car for the money! got it used with 90,000 on the odometer and now have 126,000. Used to commute mainly to and from school in jersey. In the 36,000 miles i have had the car the only issues I have had with it are a valve cover gasket that went, cost 80 bucks to fix so not bad, and the standard things that are expected at the mileage (brakes, exhaust, tires). With only 100 horses you would think the car is going to be really underpowered but the car has a great deal of pep and is very agile. That really helps dealing with traffic. Overall, in the $3,000 price range, this is a really good bet."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from md
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"great value between $3000 and $5000. would recommend to a friend or relative great gas milage and handling."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Saturn owner
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"I bought an SL1 so that my wife could learn how to drive - with a baby in back seat. She'd never driven in the US...so I figured a cheap and easy to repair car is what the situation calls for. Eventually she learned well and graduated to a Turbo beetle with a stick. I traded in my Xterra to get her the beetle and ended up with the "car we'll never get rid of"...I was amused at first...it was the first auto trannie I've driven in 25 yrs, not a very "cool looking" car and it was a tiny car...with dubious power. A year later, and I can say its a great car! It handles the turnpike, the stop and go of rush hour, it's maneuverable, and real good on gas! Commuting in south Florida is going to destroy your car -whatever you drive...you can beat up an expensive car just as easy as a cheap set of wheels. Why waste $ on that? What I like best about the SL1? It's very cheap to run - and insure - and faithfully gets from A to B, even with a bad solenoid, brakes and a thermostat - all of which were replaced - at very reasonable prices (for south Florida). What more can you ask for? This is the eleventh car I've owned and the only time I've ever felt good about owning a car. Good luck finding one...I'm not selling mine anytime soon."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Eric
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"We have owned a Saturn for the last 10 years and they are wonderful. Our current Saturn -- which has been lovingly nicknamed "Baby Car" -- has earned her nickname for the very minimal amount of maintenance and repair, the same comfort, performance, and reliability from day one. She gets great gas mileage for her age. She's mainly used for a 22 mile commute each day. I highly recommend this car to anyone. If you are looking for economical -- both for buying costs and for upkeep -- this is a great car with all kinds of amenities."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
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