Bandwagon time, well not really. My 98 SC2 which I bought off 45,000 mile lease has given me little trouble in the 30,000 miles I've had it. The only...
Is everyone done battling back and forth now. Let's face it; everyone is going to have a different opinion about every kind of car on the market. Bickering...
As of 140K miles, 2 O2 sensors, front brakes once (at 110,000 miles), clip on manual shifter, a/c compressor, battery once. Changed oil every 3,000 miles,...
Has anyone ever replaced a sunroof on a 1995 or similar SL2? Mine recently died, and I can get ahold of one for anywhere from $100-$197 used. I would like to...
Everyone from Club Saturn is invited to learn more about our AUTOMOBILE DETAILING ONLINE CLASSES. Our on-line detailing courses allow you to complete studies...
Howdy, I haven't done it yet, but need to replace the sunroof on our '97 SC2. Where were you able to find used motors? The electrical connection should simply...
I am selling my Eclipse and getting a Saturn most likely. I need some info on them if possible. what years are better then others? what is the expected...
Hi, I can give you some general advice about buying a used Saturn. On March 20 2000 I took delivery of a 1997 SL 1 automatic. It was an off lease purchase. My...
I have had 4 Saturns now and 3 out of the 4 of them were great cars. My 02 SL2 was junk- but I think it may have been the random lemon amongst the group. My...
You didn't say how you plan on driving or what you'll be using the car for. You did say you're currently in an Eclipse, so I'll assume you drive a bit harder...
I am still one my first Saturn 1997 SL2 Vin#7 plain just with AC and automatic trans. It just turn to 154K, 90% highway driving. The only repairs I had where...
I can't do smokey burnouts in the Eclipse...it's AWD. I am looking at another one...but for the price I can't overlook a Saturn. so anything with a 2 at the...
I would stay away from the single overhead cam engines (SL, SL1, SC1 (?)) models. They had a head cracking problem. I would stay away from any one before 1998....
Good write-up! One small correction. If ANY service was done at ANY Saturn dealer they should be able to pull up the service history. I bought my Saturn in MO...
I drive mine like I stole it. Original clutch at 140,000 miles and the furthest I ever got a Honda clutch to last was 60,000 miles. ... This mail sent through...
Hi, You have posted some very interesting info.I do not have or see any evidence of head cracking on my 97 SL 1 automatic. I have never read any posts about ...
I own a 97 SW with 70k. I took it in to the dealership for scheduled oil change and they told me it was down three qts. and needed a timing chain and ring job...
Hi, I got 154K on my 1997 SL2 automatic, I figure I used up 1 QT every 8,000 miles. If I do alot of quick starts and heavy hill climbing in 3rd gear, then the ...
You may have stuck rings. Try 'Lucas Oil Stabilizer' and change the oil to 'RedLine' , 'Amsoil' or 'Mobil 1'. For the sludge, there are engine flush you can...
There was a recall for single overhead cam Saturn's for cracked heads. On the coldest winter day, I start it and drive away as soon as the idle settles down. I...
I ran Amsoil for a while, I am a dealer and use it in my other cars. It was just too darn expensive to put in a quart every 300-400 miles. I have tried the...
If you need to check the oil from a pvc value, install a clear gasoline filter between the PVC and Intake manifold. you can do the same for the crank case...
Hi, I am writing this to pass on my experience using PVC Catch Can. What is it? A PVC Catch Can traps the oil coming from the PVC. You can make it from a ...
Hi, This is for the folks who did not put in new air intake pipes. On the 1997 SL2, there is a large plastic box on the left side of air filter housing. This...
Colin, I replaced the sunroof on my 94 about 18 months ago. I had to play it by ear and it took about 4 hours out and in. If you want a walk-thru, I'll tell...
In a message dated 9/5/03 7:04:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Poppycock .. your dealer is a Saturn employee and has a biased opinion. He's not inclined to...
In a message dated 9/6/03 3:32:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, rlinder@... ... This sounds intriguing...show us some pictures. [Non-text portions of this...
Having problems with message search?
Fill out this form to ensure your group is one of the first to be migrated to the new message search system.
