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2002 Saturn L consumer reviews

$16,370 starting MSRP
side view of 2002 L Saturn
(11 reviews)
72% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 3.7
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.3
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I love this car!

I still drive mines, I got in 2013 and 10 years later she still drives very good. I only had to get a fuel pump 2x and replace some fuses. It has 26,000 now The best car I ever had.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Saturn L300 - World's most underrated car

This car was purchased used with 100k miles as a winter vehicle. I ended up falling in love with it and kept it for about 3 years until a friend needed a car. Great performance with the v6, great handling - very European-feeling in handling and ergonomics especially. The letdown was the styling, and the lack of an obvious performance version. I put a set of Cobalt 17" wheels on mine - and had more people asking me "what is that?" than I could believe. Such a cool car - and a great value used these days - even if miles are higher...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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good car

I love it so far. rides nice may need new tires and brakes but other than that, very comfy. engine and interior were clean. no rust under the carr

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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it leaves my family along the road it dies while d

Not very much it leaves my family along the road You move relays around it will start back up and running till it does it again

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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great car

great car gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice little car

we purchased the 02 L200, with 121,000 miles, this car has everything. Traction control, sunroof, driving lights, 4 wheel disc brakes, and spoiler. I might have paid too much. but my daughter really wanted to take it to college. knock on wood, no problems at all, runs and looks really good. this is our first Saturn. too bad they killed the brand!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Saturn L200 139,000 Miles

I've had my 2002 Saturn L200 for 4 months now,and its honestly a love/hate relationship. im writing this review on my personal prospective. -This car is NOT for traveling. -Very nice for an intown/first car type. -The HP is by far NOT the greatest. -The gas mileage is AMAZING!!!! -Something breaks every week on mine. This Saturn is VERY stylish yes. and I also know it depends on previous owners and all that. i've NEVER had this many problems with any car ive EVER had. check these things when buying yours. --Brakes and Rotors (obvious) --Serpentine belt --Burning Oil Smell --Antifreeze Smell

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great Car

I purchased the car with 20k miles on it back in 2005 and sold it in 2010 with 120k miles on it. This was the most reliable car I have ever owned, the only items I had to replace were normal wear and tear items (suspension, brakes, etc.). I drove the car around 20k miles a year, with a mixture of both highway and city. When the car hit 120K the transmission started slipping, so I had to sell it. The transmission slipping could have been caused from "rocking" the car back and forth when I had gotten stuck in deep snow, which is common each winter in Michigan. For what I put my Saturn through each year, I'm extremely happy with what it gave back to me. I will be purchasing an Ion in the very near future!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Value

Great Value for the money. Had no problems with this car. Very reliable. Especially like the climate system and the sound system.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Will never purchase another Saturn

Car is poorly built. Within 50,000 miles had the following problems: Turn signals failed Interior fan relay failed Taillights filled with water Battery case cracked and exploded Suspected Coolant leak (dealer claimed that the system is expected to loose coolant. I find this hard to believe in a closed system that was less than 4 years old) Plastic chrome in the interior is peeling off

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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