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2001 Saturn L consumer reviews

$14,495 starting MSRP
side view of 2001 L Saturn
(20 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.6
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 3.6
  • Reliability 4.3
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Open Recalls on 2001 Saturn L200

I like it - we will see what the future holds. Just bought it. New Timing Chain assembly, recalls taken care of. Now new brakes at Long Chevrolet GMC in Athens, TN. Then Tally Hoe!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A reliable car that I own

This car is excellent as a daily commuter or for student driving. It is comfortable and is in very good mechanical shape. This car was maintained by the dealer until just a few years ago. It has had regular oil and filter changes.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Running at 300K

My father currently owns my old 2001 Saturn LS. This car has held up well for 300K on the odometer. Still running strong.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Its good on gas

Good starter car or everyday driver. Good on gas great a.c. and nice interior. Good acceleration and handling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My first car

Great for a first car was very reliable. At 97,000 it started to have more problems then it was worth. But I had it for 7 years and got my moneys worth

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My almost 17 years old Saturn

I own a 2001 Saturn SL200 and is currently drive able everywhere. My car is great for my budget and has been as a reliable car. I drove this car in the snow and it did handle great on snowy roads. My car's features are still working at age 17. Handles on highway smoothly. Everything is great about my car, so it has a few flaws: low horsepower and rough idling after start up and in the winter time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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ONE OF THE BEST CARS I'V HAD

IN VERY GOOD SHAPE, IT HANDLES WELL, GOOD ON GAS, VERY SAFE CAR TO OWN, KEPT THIS CAR UP AS BEST I COULD, NEVER HAD ANY BREAK DOWNS WITH THIS CAR, GOOD CAR TO DRIVE IN THE WINTER

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable, cheap car

Saturns aren't fancy cars, but they're very reliable and get great gas mileage. The only bad thing about the SLs is that they have the tendency to consume oil. This only really becomes a problem when you don't top it off and end up ruining the engine. Mine uses about a quart of oil every 3,000 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worth Every Penny! A Fabulous Awesome Car!

This is my third Saturn, an L300 2001. I love the car. The repairs over the years have been minimal, and maintenance has been easy. I have had no major mechanical problems either. I would buy another Saturn for sure. I think it is a fabulous company. Too bad no one bought them. Now they are not making any new cars. Clearly a reliable and well made American vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2001 Saturn 200L- nAERLY 200k Mile and still going

Ha, I bought this car used at 36k miles.. I have nearly 200k miles on this babe. Yes, I had to change front and rear brakes,rotors,tune ups, and a/c compressor and catalystic converter. She has been been very reliable. Just keep up with the oil changes and maintenance as schedule. Its easy to work on to say the least. the engine compartment is very spacious to work and not cluttered with stuff. I am really happy with its performance, cause its not a sport car.... with the car . Its not the greatest looking car , but reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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