User Reviews
View reviews where users commented on categories.
Clear selectionsDisplaying 21 - 30 of 1997 Saturn S-Series 30 reviews.
1997 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL1 SedanReview
Justin writes:
It Is Awesome — sunroof does not work which ticks me off and the cd player does not work either which also ticks me off has good performance it has good gas mileage which makes me really really happy i like it a lot Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) Pros: sounds cool Cons: slow |
1997 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 SedanReview
Da writes:
Its No Honda — the saturn Sl2, as a driver of one it's reliable thats about it, but its no honda as in performance at at!! needs a few things to be worked on but i cant complain about the gas mileage. all in all its ok car. Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: great gas mileage!! decent mods Cons: lack of power, no acceleraton what so ever. |
1997 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL1 SedanReview
Alfasud_50 writes:
Worthwhile — It's a good reliable car, has lasted a long time, and gets great gas mileage. But, it is getting old. Not a gorgeous car to drive by a long shot, but not ugly. A few cheap aspects of the way it was made, but for the price, a good deal Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: Thrifty Cons: Not powerful |
1997 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 SedanReview
Christian writes:
Fine Basic Transport — The saturn was unremarkable in any way. It was a fine piece of transportation, served well in terms of reliability, and did everything just fine. But it did not stand out in any area. The engine (the twin cam) was noisy and provided adequate but not spirited thrust. The manual tranny was fine, but not particularly sharp. the handling/roadholding was decent, but unremarkable. The appearance was fine, but far from stunning (though at its inception it was quite distinctive.) Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: decent simple transport. Cons: small and noisy |
1997 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC1 CoupeReview
Simon writes:
Lol — not too bad and economic for fuel no rust, really cool to drive this car is pretty awesome to drive on high way or in the city good handling, good performance, good braking when you have good tire ;) lol . really funny Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: economic Cons: lol |
1997 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC2 CoupeReview
Lindsay writes:
My Saturn Sc2! — My SC2 gets great gas mileage, and I like the fun, sporty feel. With the sunroof open and windows down it is reminiscent of a convertible! It has been extremely reliable for years. Requires very little maintenance. I love it! Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: Good trunk space, reliable, great gas mileage Cons: Small backseat |
1997 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC2 CoupeReview
David writes:
Light, Can Be Fast, Great Gas Mileage... — Blah blah blah. It's light. Mostly constructed of plastic. It has some go when you step on the accelerator. Is fairly easy to work on yourself. Handles really well. You could invest little and get a pretty quick car, or invest a lot and get a great car to race! Pros: Gets great mpg. Cons: Uhmm... Saturn is tanking? LOLZ |
1997 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 SedanReview
Cristina writes:
My Little Saturd — Overall: Hate it, mostly for the fact that I had to buy this piece of crap from my dad for $500 on the same day he just had to buy a $30k SUV for my stepmom. However, I will admit, it runs and that's all I need right now. All the same, it would be nice to have something want, not just what I need. Performance/Fun Factor: This car is fun to drive if you have the same tolerance for acceleration as a small slug traveling up a window. I have about 3 inches in either direction from dead center on the steering wheel in which nothing happens. Nothing. I've never tested how long for 0-60, but I'm sure it's about the same amount of time it takes for Jeff Goldblum to finish a sentence. Build Quality: None. Appearance: Aside from the square (think Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction) headlights, the rest of the car is groovy. The backseat is comfy if you have no legs. The front seats are just a little too deep for my liking; I feel like an old woman struggling to see over the dash unless I put a pillow under my bum. The dash really is not that bad, in some places it looks a bit like Princess Leia's helmet when she's disguised to save Han Solo from Jabba. Cost of Ownership: I could have bought another used car, a much more lovely and non-American used car, for the money that has been spent on this machine. It's on it's second engine. The transmission kicked it not long after I got it. The entire cooling system had to be replaced. I get high-mileage oil changes. New tires, will have to replace the brakes soon (not because I like the car, I just don't want to die in it, how embarassing!), and have to buy air fresheners to cover up old dog smell. MPG is fair, can't really get an accurate number since the gas gauge has crapped out on me. I can get about 290 on a tank before the light comes on. Pros: Gets me from A to B. Barely. Cons: That someone would be desperate enough to buy one of these. |
1997 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL SedanReview
Joe writes:
97 Saturn Sl — Great Gas Mileage, about 34 mpg. Fun to drive, but governor kicks in at about 107 and kicks the car around. Very small, easy to maneuver. Build Quality is alright, for being over a decade old, things are just starting to break and need replacing. Pros: Great gas mileage Cons: Breaks easily, very small, doesn't go very fast |
1997 Saturn S-Series 2 Dr SC2 CoupeReview
James writes:
A+ — Best car I've owned thus far. Quick, handled well, looked sexy, got 32mpg. If you can find one with under 100k miles, pick it up. Mine was one of the "factory freaks", which means something went terribly right with the engine. I was able to keep pace with Mustang GTs even before I modded her. Pros: Quick, sporty, 32mpg. Cons: Squeeks and rattles (it's a plastic car) |
Displaying 21 - 30 of 1997 Saturn S-Series 30 reviews.
Reviews From Other Years
2002 Saturn S-Series Reviews
Review By Colleen
Lost the overdrive gear transmission fluid looks fine level is fine. But suddenly it wont go into overdrive where do I start to troubleshoot this thing Read More
Although The Car Has Some Issues, It Has More Positives Than Negatives. By NRL
Why you chose your car? I purchased my car because at the time my son was 10 years old. This made it a great car for me because the third door to the rear bench seat does not open unless the driver’... Read More
2001 Saturn S-Series Reviews
1999 Saturn S-Series Reviews
Great And Cheap By Lana
Had my saturn S for 7 yrs, 4th owner, paid 2000. replaced tranny and clutch, and did about 1500 bucks worth of repairs including that in those 7yrs. Since I bought it, horn doesn't work, and no one ca... Read More
I Dont Like Any Car That Isnt Reliable By billybobisbillybob
its hard to write a 40 word survey about a unrelaiable car but I might be able to make it to forty words if I keep writing about this unreliable car that's been sitting in my drive for a month. wait h... Read More
1998 Saturn S-Series Reviews
Review By Guru9LZQ37
I’m not neutral as I used to work for Saturn They are very good cars and last a long time if maintained Of course the body doesn’t rust but the space frame That supports it will. So a word of c... Read More
Wonder Full Car.... By Teresa
This is a great car for communing. It handles well and cruses like a jewel. Trunk space is ample and it is very reliable. This car is such an under-appreciated and over looked car. It has been very i... Read More

Looking for a Used S-Series in your area?
CarGurus has 49 nationwide S-Series listings starting at $2,913.
Other Years
- 2002 Saturn S-Series 36 reviews, 530 photos
- 2001 Saturn S-Series 36 reviews, 402 photos
- 2000 Saturn S-Series 29 reviews, 359 photos
- 1999 Saturn S-Series 56 reviews, 421 photos
- 1998 Saturn S-Series 36 reviews, 280 photos
Used Cars for Sale
-
2002 Saturn S-Series For Sale
11 listings starting at $2,913
-
2001 Saturn S-Series For Sale
10 listings
-
2000 Saturn S-Series For Sale
10 listings
-
1999 Saturn S-Series For Sale
10 listings
-
1998 Saturn S-Series For Sale
2 listings