2002 Saturn SL consumer reviews

I bought this car 3 years ago with 42k miles at a very low price. The car has performed well since day 1 and, despite Saturn being no longer in business, most parts are AC Delco (GM) and easy to find. Easy to service and the auto trans can be serviced similarly to the way you’d change your engine oil. Quiet, smooth ride and high gas mileage. I have the 2002 SL1 model with the 1.9 single cam. It’s not powerful but it’s a wonderful daily driver in packed city traffic. Economic and easy to service/maintain. I have had high end brand cars in the past and have others, but somehow I like driving this better. The feeling is like being on the couch and at the wheel at the same time! These SLs were reliable cars, I am contemplating getting one for me as well like a 10th anniversary edition or the like.

I have sl2 2002, 120000 km on it and running smooth. Best car, if compare to other sedan from 2002. This car sparks each car wash, still a clean and no rust. I changed many parts of course which is completely normal to give any car long life. I use only Mobile 1 syn oil and filter, change every 5 months. If you want to make it run like new, i suggest, change your spark plugs and cable. Change air filter at least once a year. This car is very easy to maintain. I will continue using it until my kids ask if they can have it. Everything still functions. Good sound system.

Bought a 2002sl2 from a small dealer in Rio Linda. I got a good price on it. Had a water leak that turned out to be the intake manifold. Plastic. Whoever had this car took very good care of it. Interior is immaculate. Only 137,000 miles on it. Not bad for 20 years old. Beautiful white color with cloth interior. Factory wheels. Great on gas. I'm very happy with it. I have a great mechanic that really knows his stuff. Parts r still plentiful too. It's a little fast to get me out of traffic jams and butt head drivers. It's a great car. Also it's loaded with extras.

Purchased NEW 2002. 5 speed manual...STILL on orig clutch at 168,000 miles. At 20 yrs plus, it is now my RAT ride... "Round About Town" ride. Do not push it much anymore...give the little guy a break. Everything is great...usual maintenance, tires, etc. I do keep oil in the trunk, as these babies love to drink...LOLOL. At 200,000 or Silver Anniv, I will have it "restored"...head liner damaged due to moon roof leak...some rust on rear door sills. Other than that, a joy to have. Radio & clock STILL work...LOL. I will be the caretaker of the RAT until I give to one of my grandsons...All enjoy your ride :-)>

It's 2021 now, so it's like 19 years old and no serious problems at all. I totally love my 'Silver Bullet' as I've nicknamed it and wouldn't trade it for another car. I've had a Cadillac that I couldn't afford to fix and a hog of a convertible, but this Saturn is truly the best of them all. It's reliable, economical, comfortable and even passes well on the highway. Plenty of room for passengers and in the trunk. Two thumbs up. I give it a 5 out of 5.

I've owned this s2 now 3 years bout it for my mom who has passed I'm driving this car right now just like all cars they need maintenance . I'm a very experienced mechanic the L4 and transaxle easy to repair low cost and last for ever if you can live with squeaky plastic body noise ' i hat this it's a GM but it's a dam good car . ford guy

For someone under 6 foot it's perfect. I am not. Got it for free. Runs good, great on gas. I use it for work and quick runs to the store.

Good fuel economy, reliable. The plastic body panels are great since they don't rust. Wish they would never have stopped making these cars. Overall it has been a good car.

Car was ok I'm the beginning then it turned into a money pit. Window switches electronic issues that under car not reliable Too many little and big problems not worth the money

This car met my everyday use. I have had it now for 17 years and is still running great. It is starting to cost me for issues now but for a 17 year old car it basically still has all orginal parts. But over all this car was loved. I had a Sunroof put in when I purchased it and that still works but the headliner was cut and the cover was glued on to a piece of paneling, which is now ripped off cause of flying around. (Smoking did not help cause it just ripped with a finger.) I'm planning on getting a new headliner and having it professionally installed. Like I said besides the minor issues this car serves its purpose. I never had a car last me this long..great car for the price I paid!