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Jennifer writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC2 Coupe Review
ProsThis cars engine will run though anything... ConsI just have too many to list...
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Love/hate — Not my favorite car in the world...of the 5 I have owned, it was my least favorite. At one point, I only wanted to drive it off a cliff. I got this car from a very good friend in a bad state. After getting it to run right, pass emissions, repair the speedo, and drivers seat (would fly back whenever you leaned on it...not good!)...I had my airport car! I will say this car is a tank...I have no idea how the engine was even running once I started to tear into it. After this work...the car was passed on to another friend of my who has given it a great home.
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Justin writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
ProsGas Mileage/Reliability ConsPerformance
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1.9l Oil Burner — I have had this car for about 6 months now (11/2009) and its a pretty nice car. I bought it to get better gas mileage and keep the miles of my other vehicle. The only problem I have with the car is that it burns oil. I did a few things to slow the process but all the 1.9L's have this problem eventually. I just rack the miles on it and it has been really reliable for me. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Chad writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC1 Coupe Review
ProsGreat on gas, shifts exceptionally good, solid build. ConsIt's an ugly Saturn...lol.
25
The Ugly Dumpling — It's not the prettiest but noone can take it from me. It's incredible on gas, and shift very smooth. First owned stick so lovin that also. I can't really have fun with it yet because it's still all stock but i promise by the time I'm done wit it it'll run at most 12.5 in the 1/4 mile. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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juka007 writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
Prosawesome gas mileage, awesome dependability ConsI like to go fast 
25
Perfect Smart Choice For An Affordable Every Day Driver — 13 years old. 155k miles. rarely maintainced. unknown previous owner. muffler is rusted through, so its pretty loud. Transmission shifts a little funny. Cranks up every time I turn the key and gets 33mpg average, what more can you say? Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Paul writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC2 Coupe Review
ProsIts cheap Consits old
25
Its A Beater With A Heater — Its a beater with a heater, gets me to and from the train. Handles well, but its slow and old and falling apart, but since all I do is park it at the train station all day, I am trying to avoid parking something nicer in that part of Chicago. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Gina writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
Prosgas mileage and collision repair Consdoors and sunroof broke regularly.
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Sl-2 Good To Be True — Don't ever waste your money replacing a saturn sunroof. It will just break again within a month. Jammed doors also are common with these. Good on gas. Barely a scratch in collisions. Handles great in bad weather, may have skidded once in 3 years. Not really fun to drive, but safe. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Frank writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
ProsSolid build. Simple operation. Reliable. ConsNot most luxurious. Styling not particularly eye-catching. How have they lasted? Don't see them so much these days.
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Good Interesting Vehicle — Interesting design, unique body structure. Unpretentious, but manual trans. connected peppy I-4 to the road. Not bad handling, fun to drive around suburban and country roads. After work, stepping on gas and enjoying the ride, though it was just one mile, would melt all that grocery bagging stress right away. Not as much fun as the 350 V8 in the caprice, but oh well. Not hard to maintain. Hit a pheasant once, took out light, and light only. Liked light doors that wouldn't swing out, easy maintenance, small but comfy, if no one sitting behind me. Spun out once on an icy road, going speed limit. Luckily people coming other way were able to slow. | ||
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James writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SW1 Wagon Review
Pros~38mpg, huge carrying capacity, head-turning paint job ConsSlowest car I've owned, burns oil, 396,000 different squeeks and rattles
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B+ — Good ol' single cam. One of the slowest Saturns ever made. this car was originally green, but we sanded it down, primed it, and wrote all over it with sharpies and spray paint. It gets ~38mpg and can haul everything I own from school and back. What more could you ask for? | ||
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James writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
ProsReliable, cheap, 32mpg, great off-road ConsBurned oil, slow, purple
45
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Karl writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
ProsSweet engine sound, plastic everywhere, top of the line leather Consit was a saturn!
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White Saturn — This was my first car. It was my Dad's for 4 or 5 years and then I owned it until it hit the 10 year mark and my parents decided to sell it while I was gone. It was definitely a Saturn and even though it in wasn't the sweetest looking/performing car I loved it! Some of the greatest features were- plastic doors, 4 cylinder engine that sounded bigger than it really was, leather seats, and great engine response and handling. It will forever be one of my favorite cars (mostly because it was my first). |
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