CD Article: Saturn L-Series, 2000 - 2005

[CD_Editor]

         
Used Vehicle Review:


The Saturn L-Series mid-sized sedans and wagons, which were loosely based on the European-market Opel Vectra and Saab 9-5, had some reliability issues, but four-cylinder cars have proven to be more reliable than V6 models, says Contributing Editor Chris Chase.
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[tortoise]

I always liked the L Series wagons.

[Honda Owner]

The strut issues are common in many GM cars of the era. The assembly is of poor quality. The upper bearing goes first. It is not a cheap repair.

The heater blower resistor is also very common in GM cars of the era but is a relatively easy fix.

These cars can be had very cheap and if one were willing to do some repairs they might be a good buy. After the struts are done, most of the problems will be electrical and the interior falling apart. Otherwise, you might look elsewhere because you indeed do get what you pay for.

[TopGun]

I recall driving one of the v6 versions thinking it was really good.

I liked the fact that the engine was similar to the one used in the Alfa 164 I think...love the intake runners!