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2005 Saturn L consumer reviews

$21,370 starting MSRP
side view of 2005 L Saturn
(5 reviews)
80% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.9
  • Interior 2.7
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 3.7
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.0
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Surprisingly good

This was supposed to be a temporary car, I bought it for a steal when my nice SUV suddenly quit on me. I've been so surprised how much I like it though. It handles well, is plenty perky picking up speed and maneuvering through traffic, never hesitates to start up, doesn't burn a lot of fuel, and has just been incredibly reliable overall. Great little car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Most reliable car for the money.

bought her with 1 Owner and 24k miles. I lovw.her been about a year and a half now I have 57k she drives like a dream

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable

I purchased this car a few months ago and I am satisfied with it's handling. I am planning on keeping it as long as I can.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I was pleased

I purchased the 05-L300 brand new. It was balck with the sunroof, leather interior and all the whistles and sirens that came with it. I never had a problem with it. It had pretty good pep for quick passing on freeways or intrusions into traffic lanes during rush hours. I received favorable comments from friends who rode in the car, and were pleased with the roominess and relatively smooth ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Wost Car I Have Ever Owned

From day 1 out of the dealer's showroom, the car began it's year's worth of at least twice a month trips to the shop. Either for electrical, components falling apart, seats trim falling apart, massive water leaks from under the dash when it rained, sunroof malfunctions which required at least 6 repairs to somewhat get it right. My Fiero was more reliable. I had originally purchased the 2005 L300 as a replacement for my 2002 SL2 which was giving me problems with the engine as it would shut off while driving onthe freeway or coming home from work 4 times on different occasions.

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