Sign in | Register | My account |

1996 Saturn S-Series User Reviews

1996 Saturn S-Series Review Ratings

  • Review your car

Average Ratings from 49 reviews

  • Performance:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Appearance:3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars 3.3 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Overall:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5

Review Highlights Click to filter reviews below

PROS
"fuel economy" 26 reviews
"power" 17 reviews
"ride" 12 reviews
"handling" 10 reviews
"brakes" 5 reviews
CONS
"power" 10 reviews
"oil" 5 reviews
"small power" 4 reviews
"gearbox" 3 reviews
"noise" 2 reviews

User Reviews

Displaying 31 - 40 of 49 reviews Prev 12345 Next
Gary writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SW1 Wagon Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Now that it is my first hybrid, it's really prety peppy, gets 47 miles to the gallon and I expect to top that soon.

Cons

Some deer bounced off the hood and dented it.  It probably should have been undercoated.

35

.it's Still Going, And Now It's A Hybrid! — Beware of plastic cars, check the frame before you buy one of these This was from a used car dealer, and the frame was rotted. But, I have a great welder that came over and fixed it up. Hugo has plenty of room, I think we like it.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
S-Series
Looking for a Used S-Series in your area?
CarGurus has 1,265 nationwide S-Series listings starting at $1,500.
ZIP:
Claire writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL1 Sedan Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Great value. Reliable.

Cons

Not enough power.

35

Good, Inexpensive Car. — I loved it. I only sold it because I wanted a new Saturn.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Kyle writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC2 Coupe Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Great gas mileage. Sporty, but not too fast (good for irresponsible teenage drivers). Sleek line. Never EVER had any engine, transmission, electric, or braking problems.

Cons

Drinks oil like a Scott through booze.

35

Get This For Your 16/17 Year Old. — This was my first car, and it served its purpose well enough. It's a four-banger, and it gets roughly 35 solid MPG. I've never had ANY problems with it. Never once had to tear it down and fix something. Served for 3 good years, until I wrecked it :-(.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
suezq77 writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:
suezq77
25

Good Dependable Car — this has been a good dependable vehicle that has generally been a good runner.

Owner for 2 years, 1 months

Miles Driven per Year:3,500

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
kttmrlsj writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL1 Sedan Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:
kttmrlsj
25

Perfect Small Family Commuter Car — I love my car, its very reliable has good get up and go for a four cylender. And it has EXCELLENT gas mileage.

Owner for 3 years, 2 months

Miles Driven per Year:18,000

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Galen21 writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL Sedan Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

mileage

Cons

other than it's not a Ferrari?

35

Great Everyday Car For Anyone That Needs A... Car — Awesome mileage On trips of 95% or more highway driving I would average 45mpg otherwise I got 36pmg

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Ryan writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Gas mileage, appearance, size, handling, engine

Cons

discontintued in the S-series in 2001

35

The Best Car I Ever Owned — Never had any problems besides normal wear. GREAT gas mileage while still having plenty of power. Fun to drive - it was a manual (of course). Very comfortable and sporty with great handling.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
George writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC1 Coupe Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

affordable - decent style and gets you to where you want to go.

Cons

lack of power, overall feel was not solid rear seating room was very tight

55

Good Starter Car. — It was a good starter car for me when I got out of University and started to working. It had some style and Saturn was stil relatively new and so had some allure. But overall it wasnt too exciting to drive - infact bored silly.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Jennifer writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL Sedan Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

it is invinsable

Cons

its old.

25

Its A Durable Car Thats For Sure.. — that thing can last through bout anything.. hehe.. including flying off the road.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Exion writes:
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL1 Sedan Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Impervious to abuse.

Cons

Needs a lot of aftermarket parts to upgrade appearance.

65

Good Daily Driver. — Good car for beginners

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Displaying 31 - 40 of 49 reviews Prev 12345 Next
Review your car

Similar Cars Compared to a 1996 Saturn S-Series

1996 Saturn S-Series 1996 Honda Accord 1996 Honda Civic
1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL1 Sedan picture, exterior
1996 Honda Accord LX, 1996 Honda Accord 4 Dr LX Sedan picture, exterior
1996 Honda Civic, 1999 Honda Civic 2 Dr Si Coupe picture, exterior
Cost $2,415 Average Instant Market Value $3,470 Average Instant Market Value $3,670 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 36 29 38
Horsepower 100 130 106
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.5 42.7 42.70

Reviews From Other Years

2002 Saturn S-Series Reviews

Just Adored This If You Have Kids Buy This Car For Theyre First Car By Jade

I loved this car it was my baby but i had to get rid of it because i needed a truck it was a 5 speed i loved shifting it had a custom exhaust system and made it sound beast people could hear my car ... Read More

My First Car. By cdg010

Very underrated car. With the right modifications the car can look great. The interior is ok also. Has stitched floor mats. Soft touch materials. The car is fun to modify and add to. Doing an engine s... Read More

Read all 32 2002 Saturn S-Series reviews

2001 Saturn S-Series Reviews

Love My Saturn By skizzo316

If Saturn still made cars like this, I would continue to buy them. The handling, fuel efficiency and reliability of this car has been the best I have ever driven until now. I thoroughly enjoyed driv... Read More

Mini-tank With Power By Peter

Purchased this car about 8 years ago; was a bargain at around $1k under KBB, and 17k miles on it. Now, it's at nearly 110k miles, with only about $3k in major repairs over its life, with the original ... Read More

Read all 30 2001 Saturn S-Series reviews

2000 Saturn S-Series Reviews

Very Good Car Everyone Should Have One On The Track By patbrown

good on the track. needs a littel more speed. only running 5500 rpm's on the straight a way. great quailty car, doors are hard to destroy. lots of saturns on the track. good moters and easy to get par... Read More

I Love My Car. By Muriel

Good, reliable car, no mechanical expenses except maintenance for 9 years. A few age related problems in the past year. It is still cheaper than car payments. I would buy this car again and am sadd... Read More

Read all 26 2000 Saturn S-Series reviews

1999 Saturn S-Series Reviews

Incredible Little Car By Josh

My Saturn owes me nothing. I bought it used in 2004 for $1900 with 60,000 miles on it and currently have 170,000 miles on it. The car still gets good gas mileage (37 avg. with a 5 speed) and I have ... Read More

Its Alright By Curtis1985

it runs and runs and runs. it gets good gas mileage. its easy to work on. it goes down the road smooth. its got alot of road noise. over all, i think i like the car. my girlfriend drives it everyday a... Read More

Read all 52 1999 Saturn S-Series reviews

1998 Saturn S-Series Reviews

Great Car! By microWaves

I like everything about the car in general, nothing wrong with it um just a few little things need to be replaced. honestly I would recommend this car for a first timer, great for college and people w... Read More

Good Family Car, Great Gas Mileage By MSJ

This is a great day-to-day car, for any sort of commuting or errand-running. Great for road trips, as it has good storage and fantastic mpg on the highway. The lack of power-steering is a bit cumber... Read More

Read all 34 1998 Saturn S-Series reviews
Ask CarGurus about the 1996 Saturn S-Series
OR
Average response time: 8.5 hours, # of Saturn S-Series owners:3,119
S-Series
Looking for a Used S-Series in your area?
CarGurus has 1,265 nationwide S-Series listings starting at $1,500.
ZIP: