Used 2002 Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Low quality, low price
olderage, Columbia, MO, 12/04/2011
Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
The L-Series is like all Saturns: unreliable. Before I bought it, my example had a broken timing chain and damaged engine at 89k (common!). Soon thereafter the fuel pump failed ($1k parts and labor; common). Now, at just over 100k, the turn signals are working intermittently (hazard light switch; common), and there is a severe judder when launching in first gear--especially in the cold. I'm sure that will be cheap to fix! I bought this car to live debt free, and for that I am grateful for the low purchase price. If the maintenance doesn't increase, then I'll feel wise. It is a smooth riding, comfortable car, and the composite body panels hide rust well.
Good until 100k mi
Mikki, 05/25/2009
Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had my Saturn for nearly 5 yrs now and I was initially very pleased with it. Once it hit 100k,it started going downhill. I've had to replace the windshield wiper motor 4 times in 4 years. The rear tires seem to wear out easily; I can't keep track of how many times I've replaced them. I put a new master cylinder 2 wks ago and my brakes are still giving me trouble even with new pads and rotors. The drive belt has been replaced twice. The front center console lid broke off and the Saturn emblems on the exterior of the vehicle never stay put. The a/c compressor is loud and there is a clicking noise when I turn the heat on.I am in the process of letting it go!
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Most reliable car in my life
Bruce A, 07/15/2008
Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Except for contol module issues I was having 4 years ago, which were covered under my extended warranty, I have had no problems with this car. I drive my car on the hard side and my gas mileage has been averaging 27 MPG, a commuter combination of city and highway driving. Not bad. It is one of the few models that had built in side airbags in 2002. Great value in the re-sale market, in my opinion, especially in light of high gas prices and not driving an unsafe weenie car.
My L200
Dwayne Stewart, 02/12/2007
Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am a full time student and I work part time as well as enjoy weekend road trips! I bought this car after my brother, who is on his 2nd Saturn swore I couldn't find a better car for the money. In the almost two years I have owned it, I have had no major problems with it. Great car for the money. I have over 110K miles on it and it runs like the day I bought it...on 87 gas!
This Is My Last Saturn
Last Saturn Owner, 08/29/2007
Saturn L-Series L200 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second Saturn. I had ran up 172,000 miles in my old Saturn SL2 with only about 3 trips to the dealership in 5 years. When I bought the new Saturn, I ended up having to return the car the same day I bought it for new front tires (belt blew). In the first year that I owned the car, $2,000 worth of repairs were put into it. Saturn Customer Service/Corporate was of no help. Second year, I ended up with an after market warranty (pd $1,700 for it) but, another $2,000 worth of repairs in the second year. Now, I am having problems with induction icing that no one can seem to fix (resulting in a stuck accelerator in the winter). Two more payments and the car is history. Never again...