The SC is offered as a 2-3 door coupe with a 1.9-liter, 100 hp 4-in-lineor a 1.9-liter, 124 hp 4-in-
The SC is offered as a 2-3 door coupe with a 1.9-liter, 100 hp 4-in-lineor a 1.9-liter, 124 hp 4-in-line with o a choice of a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. ABS is optional.
Summary: I love this car. Yes, it is a Saturn, so don't expect the car to run 13s. Well, there are a few fast ones out there (check out www.turbosaturns.net) But still in the long run it's not the fastest car out on the street. That doesn't mean it isn't a joy to drive. Right now I have just a vibrant strut tower brace, nology hotwires with beru silverstone plugs, an AEM cold air intake, sparco torinos on the way, and a custom exhuast in progress. What can I say, I love the car. Its fun to drive, its peppy, it's fast when you want it to be. The cool thing about it is you can mod it slightly (without forced induction) and the car will run for 150,000 miles with just routine maintence. Great car for any age. And don't get the autotragic.
Strengths: Its a very good looking car.
Stock stereo is very good compared to other makes.
Theres not many out there, so your car isn't a run of the mill car.
Polymer paneling- NO DENTS!
Weaknesses: Wheels, I don't like Saturn wheels, thats why i bought some Motegi FF6s, to complement the car much better than stock.
Air condition slows the acceleration down.
Similar Products Used: Nissan 240sx, Honda civic
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Summary: Overall, this is a great car for what I paid. If you can get one of these used, you're really getting a bargain seeing how they last forever and the 2001+ models are very sporty looking. However, I would have been a bit reluctant to buy a brand new one for as expensive as it was brand new.
Anyone interested in this car should keep in mind that a car like this shouldn't be expected to perform like most sports coupes. The acceleration is very slow for the most part. If you're truly looking for a sport ride, I'd suggest looking at a Mustand or something.
However, for many people this car is also a gift. Mine gets 45 miles per gallon on the highway, has a very smooth ride, and always turns heads. While it might not perform like an expensive sports car, it handles quite nicely once you get up to speed.
My only real complaint about the car is the engine. It is very noisy, and often times you feel like you're working it too hard when you really are not. It is also causes a bit of vibration within the interior, and you often hear pieces of the car rattling together. The most awkward part about the engine is that every part of it seems to have a unique sound to it. When you're turning, accelerating, etc. you often hear sounds that make you think something might be wrong with the engine, when in fact, it's simply just a noisy engine.
For those who can look past this, it's an excellent value and I hear it also had excellent crash test ratings.
Strengths: Their value really doesn't hold up, so you can get yourself quite a bargain by picking up one thats 1 or 2 years old. Very sporty looking car for the price,
Weaknesses: Very noisy engine. They're definately worth the price used, but if you're considering buying a new one, you'd probably be better off with a basic Honda accord or something similar. The difference is truly like night and day.
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Summary: Thought the car was great until all the problems arose. Coolant leaks, manifold gasket split, defective parts in clutch, transmission started grinding in the cold between 1st & 2nd gears and wouldn't always go into reverse. Wiring in brake lights defective, seals in front and rears lights are gone, car rev's very high, etc., etc., etc.
Strengths: Nice looking car.
Weaknesses: Too many cheaply made parts, Saturn (General Motors) really need to do something with the transission issues.
Similar Products Used: 2001 Honda Civic - much better quality for your money,
1996 Grand Am - Nice car but again engine problems.
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Summary: This is my wife's second Saturn. Her first was a 1993 SL2.
Strengths: Reliability, dent resistant side panels, optional side curtain airbags. Good car for a beginner/accident prone driver. Reasonable insurance rates, sporty looks. 3rd door makes access to back seat much easier.
Weaknesses: Fog lights go on/off by themselves(Pulling the fog light relay solved this. My wife didn't use the fog lights anyway) Lots of squeaks/rattles. Rear seat legroom is tight(As it is with most coupes).
Similar Products Used: 1993 Saturn SL2
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