What is the value of a 1997 Saturn?

1997 Saturn S-Series trade-in prices range from $153 – $1,268. Get a more accurate value for your car with the Edmunds appraisal tool.

Are Saturn cars any good?

They cannot be claimed as totally unreliable, but for the age of the car, it is not a good investment, ION or VUE with CVT transmission – Not advisable, as the transmission is not reliable even after expensive repairs.

Are Saturn’s front wheel drive?

The Saturn Ion is a front-wheel-drive compact car built in coupe and sedan body styles. Thus, it is often referenced as a quad coupe. Initially, Saturn offered the Ion sedan with a 140-horsepower, 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission.

What is a Saturn SL?

The Saturn S-series was a family of compact cars from the Saturn automobile company of General Motors. These polymer panels were dent-resistant, something that remained a selling point for Saturn until just a few years before the Saturn brand was discontinued.

Are Saturn’s hard to get parts for?

It might also be difficult for the dealership to obtain parts for old Saturn models. If you are committed to purchasing a Saturn, be prepared to spend time and money to get your vehicle repaired when needed, especially if you opt for the Vue, Sky, or Outlook models.

What’s the difference between Saturn SL1 and SL 2?

Main difference is that the SL & SL1 have the single cam engine (85hp for ’91-’94, 100hp for ’95-’02) and the SL2 has the twin cam engine (124hp all years). Also, the twin cam models have a rear swaybar, and a larger front swaybar. The single cam models have no rear swaybar.

Are Saturn repairs expensive?

The annual maintenance cost of a Saturn is $553. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.

How do I know if my Saturn is a SL1 or SL2?

Open the hood. If the spark plugs come out at an angle, you have an SL1, if their straight up, you have an SL2.

Where can I buy a 1997 Saturn’s series?

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What kind of mpg does a 1997 Saturn’s get?

I get great mpg 26 in city driving up to 38 on the highway in an automatic. It does burn 1/2 quart of oil every 500 miles so check it every few days. I got rear ended so the insurance already paid me off for the car and besides having a dented bumper and a trunk that doesn’t work it’s a nice car.

How old is the odometer on a 1997 Saturn?

Since it’s plastic I bought this car 4 years ago, and took the odometer from 90k to 140k. These Saturn’s are insanely easy to diagnose/ work on yourself. The Saturn forums online are second to none, and will have every repair tutorial possible.

Where was the first Saturn dealership in the US?

The first Saturn dealership had opened in Memphis, Tennessee. Saturn Corporation was launched as a “different kind of car company”, and Saturn had even had its own unique car models, and their own dealership network that was separate from the rest of GM. Results at Saturn, however, were more doubtful than positive.