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1998 Saturn S-Series User Reviews

1998 Saturn S-Series Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 34 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 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars 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:3.7 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

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PROS
"fuel economy" 14 reviews
"ride" 12 reviews
"reliable car" 6 reviews
"cheap car" 5 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
CONS
"power" 7 reviews
"oil" 3 reviews
"steering" 2 reviews
"driver" 2 reviews
"expensive part" 2 reviews

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David writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
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Good Car. Long-lasting.

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ugly. lol.

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Good. — Like that it's reliable, has good gas mileage, gets me from point A to point B, and actually accelerates unlike my previous car. Don't like the fact that the tape player doesn't work. (it's all radio for me) It's no 1986 Bonneville.=/

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Freelander_15 writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC1 Coupe Review
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driving

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nuthing

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It Rocks — its black. im planing puting purple under glow and purple paint on some parts in side. i never had much to fix it till my brohter touch it then something gose wrong. i have it for almost 5 years all i had to do is get new battery, and keep up oil change but nuthing seariuse its a 5 speed and low on gass when travling.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Wade161 writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
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it goes fast.

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Smells. lol.

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Wades Car — its a 5 speed, has great get up and go, breaks work perfectly. the left backdoor needs fixed because it doesnt lock and the window doesnt roll down. it looks just fine, has 150k and is fun to drive. woo!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Amanda writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC2 Coupe Review
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Cheap, reliable, good on gas!

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GM is trying to get rid of them BOO BOO BOO!!!

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I Love This Car... — I like my saturn beause it is not fast..lol so i wont get many speeding tickets if any at all lol! It was very cheap for me to own even though i got it from my parents!!! I love it cause it has lots of memories in it like crazy driving with Liisa and Jen and all my other friends! The parts are cheap and the labour isnt that bad. And i worked for Saturn so i pretty much know these cars like the back of my hand !!! :) Remember this car is 13 years old!!!!

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Seth writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SW1 Wagon Review
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good car not alot of probs

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its a wagon

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Wagon — its a wagon. seems to be good car is all plastic will never rot out on you. car is a very cheap i bought it for fourhundred dollars i put a glas pack on it so i love driving it just to make noise

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Kim writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
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It was red

Cons

Massive Oil Burning problem

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Join The I Hate Saturns Club — Certainly didn't live up to the ads. Burned a quart of oil every 600 miles. Saturn said the didn't understand. But if you google it - this problem is inherent with Saturns. Had a ring and valve job done at 30k but the problem came back

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Dylan writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC1 Coupe Review
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Effiency, looks, comfort

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Quality of materials

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Dylan's Saturn. — I like the fuel efficiency, and the basic look of my car. I hate how cheaply its make. Its a Saturn, so its made mostly out of plastic. The front seats have these stupid seatbelt presenters, and they break easily, and don't let the belt retract properly. Its a really fun car to drive, and its got a lot of pep for only having a 1.9L engine. The power windows are really noisy, but I love the placement of everything on the dash. It sits really low to the ground, and you feel like you're going to die when a big truck passes you. Its a very light car, so when its windy, or a gravel truck drive on the other side of the road and pass you, you're blown all over the road.

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Mason writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL1 Sedan Review
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1.9L 4 cylinder is sweet

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old

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Very Nice — i beat the crap out of this car. burnout are hard on the cluch an my budy cant beleave that its only a 1.9 L!!!

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James writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC2 Coupe Review
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Saturn Sc2. — THe nose is uhgly. It's a little rattly and it's so short it's a pain to get out of.

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Joey writes:
1998 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan Review
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Drives good

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It's a Saturn

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It's A Saturn — It's blue with several scrathes on it from when i bought it. It runs pretty good. The interior is pretty good as well. I have to get several repairs done on it like when my third and fourth gears stoped working once. Otherwise nothing major.

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Cost $3,147 Average Instant Market Value $4,542 Average Instant Market Value $3,169 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 36 28 26
Horsepower 100 135 145
Crash Test Rating 5 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 12.1 14.1 15.8
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.5 42.1 42.2

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

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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

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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

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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

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1997 Saturn S-Series Reviews

The "little Train" That Could. By hoopdee54

It's a great little commuter car devoid of emotional attachment. The perfect little buzz bomb for getting all the running around & errands done. (I named her "can do") She starts all the time, every t... Read More

My Lil Saturn By Karen

It was a gift from my uncle when I was 19 but it's almost my 25th birthday and I think it's time for a new car. I'm looking forward to power windows and an Air Conditioner. This year will be my year! ... Read More

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