I proudly built these cars from start to finish of production in Spring Hill TN, used to buy and flip them for a few bucks, saturn fans forum a great resource to tech tips, one of the best, replace coolant temp sensor, factory ones where plastic tipped, get brass tipped ones for lil over 10 bucks, make a world of difference in mileage and drivability
First time i "encounter" someone who built them from which the comment was not 12 years old. I have a 1995 SL2 right now and i want to thank you for the incredible job you and many others did at the factory. I owned over 30 cars and nothing is as simple, reliable, fun to drive and good overall than the original Saturns. You guys have good reasons to be proud of what you did back then :)
So what's the deal Arnold? Did they make the rings out of styrofoam or just skip that step on engine assembly or what? It's prolly why they run forever there a 2 stroke ... LMAO
@@craftsmanmcvmaxvon-cheroke6925 All 4 cylinders are oil burners. They're all under stress and too low powered for the weight they have to pull or they're beaten all life long. Nothing to do with Saturn or how the guys worked at the factory
@@Ebbsilen Was a lube tech for over a decade and been a mechanic for 2 more.....im not a Machinist or engine builder but know enough to know wtf I'm talking about.....when every Saturn you see come in the shop( even if emaculate and waxed weekly and taken care of grandma driven and early on oil changes ) comes in super low on oil it's a factory defect or flawed design...not hating I'd love an old turd Saturn but thanks to Obama oldies but goodies are few and far between...also.like I said just like the Northstar they burn oil from factory like alot of Volkswagens...but it's cheaper to rewrite in manual that part of ownership is to add a quart every 1000miles then to recall every one and rebuild or replace engines just so they can do it again ...flawed design rushed to market too much money on executive jets and not enough on quality control and research and development......most Hondas don't burn oil....none of my escort 1.9s burned oil and. My current Hyundai with close to 200 k doesn't burn oil ....all 4 cyl.....so uh ....ok👍 was also talking to Arnold always wanted to talk to the people who actually put them together at factory and the asshole engineers who design them .... But thanks for your input 👍 also was half joking I don't really even care or like this channel that much just bored have a super day!
I was wondering if that 90s maroogundy escort that was in the parking lot when he pulled in was for sale.....those also 1.9s are amazing and run forever!
Given where used car prices are right now, every one of these you save is a help to folks struggling to find cheap transportation. Keep up the great work!
Yes thanks to Obama reparations and the give ever person of color a brand new Chevrolet but mandate that all the old cash for turds cars get crushed and all our good steel got sent to China there aren't any good ol turds left for us poor people who actually can buy a 300 dollar car and fix it up and drive it another decade and then still flip it and get your money back....thanks Obama 👍
I have a 2000 Saturn SL2… love it. Awesome commuter car, reliable and inexpensive. Bought one for my daughter that had 85k miles on it for $150, she put 37k trouble free miles on it before hitting a tree. I’m a big fan of the S series Saturns.
I've had 3 of them. The transmission fluid and filter was the same as changing the engine oil. So easy to maintain. 43 miles per gallon. Love those cars, and I'm a Ford man.
This car brings back memories I owned one when they first came out there was no problems with it. Randy I love the choices in cars. I enjoy the content of your channel. Good luck on the Freightliner. I like you the decisions you make are good ones.😀👍❤🇨🇦
Glad you show these type of cars on your channel. You could probably afford fast sports cars or high end SUVs, but glad you show older vehicles that most people can afford and send them back to auction with low reserve.
My neighbor has one from her mother who passed away a few years back 71,xxx miles original same color like yours and has power locks windows and alloy rims really nice car
I miss the old Saturn's. I used to work at a Saturn dealership and yes the tumblers wore down the keys to where they were almost smoothe. The transmissions were also notorious for failing valve bodies. But they were reliable. Good little Saturn you got there.
I own a 04 Saturn ion level 2 5 speed runs and drives will used to until I hit a deer and now I have to bring it in to get repaired but life hit grandma got cancer and I put all the cash I had to get it fixed to her for her bills so I hope one day to get it fixed and bring it back on the road
I still have my late mother's 2002 SL2, dark red just like that one, but mine's a 5 spd and being a SL2 is the twin cam. Has 170k on it. We had 4 through the years including the wagon and coupe. The wagon had 210k when my father traded it in. Note: some Saturns can be oil burners due to the rings but keep an eye on the oil and they will still keep on going. Out of the 4 the coupe was and needed a quart about once a month.
Funny that you bought a Saturn SL1 as I *JUST* sold my 2000 Saturn LS1 with only 113k miles! I got it in 2016 with 100k, and sold it to a good friend of mine for *ONLY* $1000. The amount I paid for it. Great cars with great mpgs. You'll do well with this one!
I'm so glad for your honest assessment of the beast. Been closer to converting one into a motor home. You saved me from a miserable mistake. Thanks so much
We have a Saturn Vew. 2006. Fully loaded. All the electronics functions are good. That's amazing for a general motors product. They did a deal with HONDA. So we have the Honda engine, transmission and drive train. 100,000 miles we had the timing chain replaced. We replaced the A.C. at 85,000 . We had neglected services of the a.c. Always replaced air filter oil filter and did the oil changes on time We are very happy with it.
I love Saturns s series. Being a hot rodder I used to hate them. I found a 1992 sc2 that was abandoned for 10 years and it almost didn’t need anything but a battery. Twin cam 5 speeds are a blast to drive. Now I have 4. I try to save as many as I can.
I had a 2001 Saturn SL2, 5 speed manual transmission and it was a great car. Made 32 MPG city and close to 41 Highway. I drove it from Miami to Tampa, Orlando and back to Miami. This video made me remember that car. All the best Randy.
I think before you send it back you should pay your son $25 to wash the car, engine bay, and interior. People will be more willing to buy a clean looking car, and your boy gets a little pocket money.
Kinda reminds me of my dads old taurus, didnt look great, wasnt fancy, but ran and drove like a dream, and had the damn best A/C I ever felt in a sedan
I have a 1993 saturn sl2 with the dual over head cam 1.9l and a 5 speed manual transmission with cruise control with 600,000 miles that I drive daily! I gave $160 for it 2 years ago. I love the little beater with a heater!!
I have a 1995 SL2. It was automatic and changed it for a 96-99 SL1 manual transmission. I only have 320 000kms on it and damn how that thing is reliable and fun!
My grandma had one like that before she died, it had low miles and ran well when she passed away. It was used mainly for her occasional trips to church and the grocery store.
You can tell the original owner took very good care of this car, in my opinion this thing was a steal. good job and picking up this car Randy. Love your videos keep up the good work❤️
There is so much common sense in running a simple and reliable basic car. It could be restored to immaculate condition and be a very worthy long term purchase, a fresh engine or transmission is less than a payment on a new car.
I had a Saturn SL1 and loved it! It got great gas mileage. The only reason why I got rid of it was the dash lights went out and the cost of repair was too expensive at the time because the entire dash had to be taken out to change the bulbs. I also miss the annual Saturn picnic outings at the Milwaukee County Zoo. GM just had to stick their noses in and just foobie a great car company.
Although it's not the same generation, my grandmother had a 1997 SL1 in dark blue, but with the same interior. I even clearly remember playing with the manual windows, rolling them down and up repeatedly and thinking they were the coolest thing in the world! She traded it when I was probably 2 or 3 for a brand new L100, which would have been 2001-2002.
Before getting rid of the Fed Ex truck. . . .clean out your basement with it. Help friends move. Buy a huge sectional couch. Go pick up a bunch of free stuff from the free section of Craigslist. Use it to move yourself to your new house.
The last couple years (early 2000s) sometimes cracked heads. Head gaskets usually just leak externally she never fail. I worked at the Saturn dealer and we didn't sell too many head gasket jobs because topping up the oil was the cheaper option. Also auto transmissions had a couple problems that could be repaired without full overhaul.
Since you are going to move your household furniture yourself why wouldn't you use the Freightliner to move your possessions first and then sell the Freightliner?
10:26 🤣🤣REMEMBER randy one time put a dual over head cam engine into a single over head cam motor and it didn't work 😅did anyone else catch that 🤔 damn dual motors no transmission
I noticed that too! I didn't know about it tho, that the automatic for the SOHC and DOHC engines were not the same. For the manuals it's not the same though. I installed a 96-99 SOHC engined manual tranny in my 1995 DOHC automatic, and after 5 minutes of wiring tweaks it worked like a charm.
we had 2007 saturn we bring it from in auction in usa to iraq and it hit by IED we sold it and few month ago I saw the same car and it still on the road
My neighbor’s daughter has a sliver Saturn SL2 hell I’ll seen multiple ones and I’ll miss the ol freightliner but as Lucky of Lucky’s Wheels and Deals say “the grind doesn’t stop“ and it’s also true here go make that money, Randy‼️
I bought my first car in highs school for $175. a 1997 Saturn SL. Manual EVERYTHING (locks, windows, transmission, steering, you name it). got 40+ MPG every day, despite having an exhaust that was 90% rust and no service. got it with 225k, had 250k when I parted with it. one of my favorite cars ever
My first stick shift car was a 1998 saturn SL1 , I payed 400 at the dealer a few years back and just sold it last month for 500 with 247*** on the clock , good car also very slow but reliable as can be , I drove about 100 miles a day in it to and from work for 2 years in it
I did my first transmission swap on a 94 SL1. My 16 year old manchild didn’t understand the destruction caused by high revs and shifting to drive to impress his friends
Did an automatic to manual swap in my 1995 SL2 last summer. Those transmissions are renowned to be fragile. I don't know what were the odds to find a perfectly good one in 2020, but damn, i found one!
Saturns are my favorite cars. Love these things. Excellent cars. Family has 3 currently and have had 5 total. Currently have my 2 ions and my sisters gen 2 1998 SL2. Will make a great dependable car for someone great to see
I love Saturns also. I have a loaded blue 04 Ion 3 with 81k on it. It is my daily driver and a loaded red 07 AWD Vue with 91k. Both have leather and moon roofs.. Saturns are great looking and driving cars and will go forever if you take care of them. Glad you like Saturns also.
@@randyluca6339 my sister 1998 SL2 is silver plum and both ions are VTi equipped quad coupes. A pretty well koaded white ion 2 and a fully loaded red ion 3. The other 2 we’re ions that my parents had when I was little both white one was a base 2003 Ion 2 sedans and a fully loaded 2004 ion 2 sedan.
Alex, sounds like you have a great group of Saturns also. My first Saturn that got me started liking them was a loaded silver/blue interior SL2 with Sunroof and spoiler with a 5 speed. Loved that car, but sold it to get the 04 Ion3. From one Saturn lover to another, keep yours going strong.
I had a 2003 Saturn Ion bought brand new went to 165000 miles then threw the timing chain and pretty much destroyed the engine. it was a neat little car but disappointing that the engine failed so early
Those were Opel cars with plastic bodies and Saturn badges. Nothing to do with Saturn. Every other model under the Saturn brand that is not a SC, SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW, SW1, SW2 were rarely reminded fondly by previous owners...
Hi Randy. I had a 1993 & 1996 Saturn SC2. The 93 was not so good but the 96 was much better. I was actually trying to get a SW2 but ended up with the SC2. To date, it's the only 'fully loaded' optioned car model I've ever had. Both SC2's had the DOHC engine that were used in Saab when GM owned them and run them to the ground. Yours is SL1 with the OHV engine but has some of the SL2 options like tachometer and keyless entry package (power locks and trunk release). Yes people, they were options back then till the end of the series before the Ions and Vues.
We owned two Saturns and absolutely loved them both. If you had the time I would love to see some more content for this car. To this day I still wish I had our original sl1. They were good cars and served us well.
I've got some original hub caps but the silver paint is coming off with the caps that skews on the lug nuts all four of them they come off from my o2 Saturn
Currently drive a 99 SL2. It's loud, rusty a bit (NJ car), rattles a bunch....and i love it so much nonetheless. Resistant to gas price craziness all day everyday. Great find Randy!
Truck drivers have always called freightliners "freight shakers because they shake rattle and vibrate so much. It's just a nick name I thought you might like to know about
So if the needle on the temp gauge goes over the middle it's hot but not too hot it's like 200 it normally stays slightly above the first quarter of the gauge
The temp gauges on those cars are pretty bad. The temp sensors are renowned to fail and my 95 also had a faulty gauge. Now i have a working gauge and that thing seems to be fully warmed at around 3-4 needles under the middle. I guess i should buy an aftermarket gauge and place it somewhere.
I deliver pizza in a 1997 Saturn SL1. Best pizza car ever! Parts are cheap. The only issue with mine is someone pulled out of a parking lot and hit the front end so there are some cosmetic issues.
My mom had an 02 SL1 and she always liked that car. Seeing one again brought back memories for me even though I was only 2 or 3 when she sold it.
I proudly built these cars from start to finish of production in Spring Hill TN, used to buy and flip them for a few bucks, saturn fans forum a great resource to tech tips, one of the best, replace coolant temp sensor, factory ones where plastic tipped, get brass tipped ones for lil over 10 bucks, make a world of difference in mileage and drivability
First time i "encounter" someone who built them from which the comment was not 12 years old. I have a 1995 SL2 right now and i want to thank you for the incredible job you and many others did at the factory. I owned over 30 cars and nothing is as simple, reliable, fun to drive and good overall than the original Saturns. You guys have good reasons to be proud of what you did back then :)
So what's the deal Arnold? Did they make the rings out of styrofoam or just skip that step on engine assembly or what? It's prolly why they run forever there a 2 stroke ... LMAO
Gotta keep em lubricated.....hey hey hey! hey no mine.....something something do it Everytime.... come out and play!
@@craftsmanmcvmaxvon-cheroke6925 All 4 cylinders are oil burners. They're all under stress and too low powered for the weight they have to pull or they're beaten all life long. Nothing to do with Saturn or how the guys worked at the factory
@@Ebbsilen Was a lube tech for over a decade and been a mechanic for 2 more.....im not a Machinist or engine builder but know enough to know wtf I'm talking about.....when every Saturn you see come in the shop( even if emaculate and waxed weekly and taken care of grandma driven and early on oil changes ) comes in super low on oil it's a factory defect or flawed design...not hating I'd love an old turd Saturn but thanks to Obama oldies but goodies are few and far between...also.like I said just like the Northstar they burn oil from factory like alot of Volkswagens...but it's cheaper to rewrite in manual that part of ownership is to add a quart every 1000miles then to recall every one and rebuild or replace engines just so they can do it again
...flawed design rushed to market too much money on executive jets and not enough on quality control and research and development......most Hondas don't burn oil....none of my escort 1.9s burned oil and. My current Hyundai with close to 200 k doesn't burn oil ....all 4 cyl.....so uh
....ok👍 was also talking to Arnold always wanted to talk to the people who actually put them together at factory and the asshole engineers who design them .... But thanks for your input 👍 also was half joking I don't really even care or like this channel that much just bored have a super day!
I really like the Saturn. I love when you pick up cars like this . Simple transportation. Always loved these Saturns.
Manual would be fantastic though.🙂
I was wondering if that 90s maroogundy escort that was in the parking lot when he pulled in was for sale.....those also 1.9s are amazing and run forever!
Given where used car prices are right now, every one of these you save is a help to folks struggling to find cheap transportation. Keep up the great work!
Yes thanks to Obama reparations and the give ever person of color a brand new Chevrolet but mandate that all the old cash for turds cars get crushed and all our good steel got sent to China there aren't any good ol turds left for us poor people who actually can buy a 300 dollar car and fix it up and drive it another decade and then still flip it and get your money back....thanks Obama 👍
I have a 2000 Saturn SL2… love it. Awesome commuter car, reliable and inexpensive. Bought one for my daughter that had 85k miles on it for $150, she put 37k trouble free miles on it before hitting a tree. I’m a big fan of the S series Saturns.
My brother has the same exact Saturn, it has 170k and it’s still riding strong. It’s one of the most reliable cars we’ve ever had
I've had 3 of them. The transmission fluid and filter was the same as changing the engine oil. So easy to maintain. 43 miles per gallon. Love those cars, and I'm a Ford man.
This car brings back memories I owned one when they first came out there was no problems with it. Randy I love the choices in cars. I enjoy the content of your channel. Good luck on the Freightliner. I like you the decisions you make are good ones.😀👍❤🇨🇦
Glad you show these type of cars on your channel. You could probably afford fast sports cars or high end SUVs, but glad you show older vehicles that most people can afford and send them back to auction with low reserve.
My neighbor has one from her mother who passed away a few years back 71,xxx miles original same color like yours and has power locks windows and alloy rims really nice car
I miss the old Saturn's. I used to work at a Saturn dealership and yes the tumblers wore down the keys to where they were almost smoothe. The transmissions were also notorious for failing valve bodies. But they were reliable. Good little Saturn you got there.
I own a 04 Saturn ion level 2 5 speed runs and drives will used to until I hit a deer and now I have to bring it in to get repaired but life hit grandma got cancer and I put all the cash I had to get it fixed to her for her bills so I hope one day to get it fixed and bring it back on the road
I still have my late mother's 2002 SL2, dark red just like that one, but mine's a 5 spd and being a SL2 is the twin cam. Has 170k on it. We had 4 through the years including the wagon and coupe. The wagon had 210k when my father traded it in. Note: some Saturns can be oil burners due to the rings but keep an eye on the oil and they will still keep on going. Out of the 4 the coupe was and needed a quart about once a month.
I forgot to add the auto trans has a spin on filter just like the engine. Easy to change trans fluid on them.
I love my lil 2001 sl1, i just bought it in 2022 with 257k miles and it still runs fine! Had to learn manual to drive it but I'm glad I did!
My family had a 97 SL1 and I loved it. I was sad when it was totaled when I was 7. Still miss it
Funny that you bought a Saturn SL1 as I *JUST* sold my 2000 Saturn LS1 with only 113k miles!
I got it in 2016 with 100k, and sold it to a good friend of mine for *ONLY* $1000. The amount I paid for it.
Great cars with great mpgs. You'll do well with this one!
I'm so glad for your honest assessment of the beast. Been closer to converting one into a motor home.
You saved me from a miserable mistake. Thanks so much
Makes me smile every time you get a winner and I have learned a lot from watching your channel
We have a Saturn Vew. 2006. Fully loaded. All the electronics functions are good. That's amazing for a general motors product. They did a deal with HONDA. So we have the Honda engine, transmission and drive train. 100,000 miles we had the timing chain replaced. We replaced the
A.C. at 85,000 . We had neglected services of the a.c. Always replaced air filter oil filter and did the oil changes on time We are very happy with it.
I love Saturns s series. Being a hot rodder I used to hate them. I found a 1992 sc2 that was abandoned for 10 years and it almost didn’t need anything but a battery. Twin cam 5 speeds are a blast to drive. Now I have 4. I try to save as many as I can.
I had a 2001 Saturn SL2, 5 speed manual transmission and it was a great car. Made 32 MPG city and close to 41 Highway. I drove it from Miami to Tampa, Orlando and back to Miami. This video made me remember that car. All the best Randy.
I think before you send it back you should pay your son $25 to wash the car, engine bay, and interior. People will be more willing to buy a clean looking car, and your boy gets a little pocket money.
I would pay 25$ to have the chance to live near that guy and clean the cars he sends to auction XD
I loved my wife's old 95 SW2. The dohc was a peppy little motor and had zero problems with it. Just outgrew it and needed something bigger.
Randy; the way you operate, you’re gonna be always successful and blessed; stay safe buddy.
Kinda reminds me of my dads old taurus, didnt look great, wasnt fancy, but ran and drove like a dream, and had the damn best A/C I ever felt in a sedan
Good nights from Portugal.
Saturn is a good cleaning and cheap, economical day-to-day car. keep it. easy to fix.
How could you tell? I heard some Saturns were exported in Europe, but nothing proves that yet. Did you ever see or owned one in Portugal?
I had a Saturn sc1 2 door coup and loved it
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I have a 1993 saturn sl2 with the dual over head cam 1.9l and a 5 speed manual transmission with cruise control with 600,000 miles that I drive daily! I gave $160 for it 2 years ago. I love the little beater with a heater!!
I have a 1995 SL2. It was automatic and changed it for a 96-99 SL1 manual transmission. I only have 320 000kms on it and damn how that thing is reliable and fun!
The SL1 was advertised back in the day for 10k with either an automatic transmission with no AC or 5 speed with AC. They were solid cars.
My grandma had one like that before she died, it had low miles and ran well when she passed away. It was used mainly for her occasional trips to church and the grocery store.
I still like them
You can tell the original owner took very good care of this car, in my opinion this thing was a steal. good job and picking up this car Randy. Love your videos keep up the good work❤️
when i moved here 6yrs. ago my first ever car is a 99 SL1 for $900!those were the hard times and it moved my ass for 2yrs w/o breaking.good old days
There is so much common sense in running a simple and reliable basic car. It could be restored to immaculate condition and be a very worthy long term purchase, a fresh engine or transmission is less than a payment on a new car.
I had a Saturn SL1 and loved it! It got great gas mileage. The only reason why I got rid of it was the dash lights went out and the cost of repair was too expensive at the time because the entire dash had to be taken out to change the bulbs. I also miss the annual Saturn picnic outings at the Milwaukee County Zoo. GM just had to stick their noses in and just foobie a great car company.
Too tell you the truth it was a fuse had the same thing happen too mine cost me 3$ lmao
Respect a car made for a purpose, and it completes the purpose
Although it's not the same generation, my grandmother had a 1997 SL1 in dark blue, but with the same interior. I even clearly remember playing with the manual windows, rolling them down and up repeatedly and thinking they were the coolest thing in the world! She traded it when I was probably 2 or 3 for a brand new L100, which would have been 2001-2002.
Before getting rid of the Fed Ex truck. . . .clean out your basement with it. Help friends move. Buy a huge sectional couch. Go pick up a bunch of free stuff from the free section of Craigslist. Use it to move yourself to your new house.
Im sure none of your viewers dislike these type of vehicles, opposite, reliable great transportation, love seeing these on the road still.
I had a '97 Saturn SL1. Definitely the most reliable car I ever owned. & years with it, and only had to replace a thermostat and an alternator.
The last couple years (early 2000s) sometimes cracked heads. Head gaskets usually just leak externally she never fail. I worked at the Saturn dealer and we didn't sell too many head gasket jobs because topping up the oil was the cheaper option.
Also auto transmissions had a couple problems that could be repaired without full overhaul.
Brings back the good times
I had with my Saturn
I had a saturn in highschool, not the fanciest but it did its job lol
I’ve always wanted a little Saturn. Cool little reliable cars. I’d daily one for sure.
Since you are going to move your household furniture yourself why wouldn't you use the Freightliner to move your possessions first and then sell the Freightliner?
Randy not the truck before your move? How hard us it for you get a deal seller license?
10:26 🤣🤣REMEMBER randy one time put a dual over head cam engine into a single over head cam motor and it didn't work 😅did anyone else catch that 🤔 damn dual motors no transmission
I remember that! Seems like AGES ago!
I noticed that too! I didn't know about it tho, that the automatic for the SOHC and DOHC engines were not the same. For the manuals it's not the same though. I installed a 96-99 SOHC engined manual tranny in my 1995 DOHC automatic, and after 5 minutes of wiring tweaks it worked like a charm.
Always looking forward to watching ur video's keep up with the great work you do
we had 2007 saturn we bring it from in auction in usa to iraq and it hit by IED we sold it and few month ago I saw the same car and it still on the road
My neighbor’s daughter has a sliver Saturn SL2 hell I’ll seen multiple ones and I’ll miss the ol freightliner but as Lucky of Lucky’s Wheels and Deals say “the grind doesn’t stop“ and it’s also true here go make that money, Randy‼️
I bought my first car in highs school for $175. a 1997 Saturn SL. Manual EVERYTHING (locks, windows, transmission, steering, you name it). got 40+ MPG every day, despite having an exhaust that was 90% rust and no service. got it with 225k, had 250k when I parted with it. one of my favorite cars ever
awesome video randy keep up the great work
My first stick shift car was a 1998 saturn SL1 , I payed 400 at the dealer a few years back and just sold it last month for 500 with 247*** on the clock , good car also very slow but reliable as can be , I drove about 100 miles a day in it to and from work for 2 years in it
Randy what was the name and brand of that battery box that charges too and that brought a dead battery back to life?
Nice A to B ride .runs like a top .
You have been winning alot lately. I love it man
I did my first transmission swap on a 94 SL1. My 16 year old manchild didn’t understand the destruction caused by high revs and shifting to drive to impress his friends
Did an automatic to manual swap in my 1995 SL2 last summer. Those transmissions are renowned to be fragile. I don't know what were the odds to find a perfectly good one in 2020, but damn, i found one!
I had a 1998 Saturn sl2 it was purple it was my first car i took my drivers test in it
Saturns are my favorite cars. Love these things. Excellent cars. Family has 3 currently and have had 5 total. Currently have my 2 ions and my sisters gen 2 1998 SL2. Will make a great dependable car for someone great to see
I love Saturns also. I have a loaded blue 04 Ion 3 with 81k on it. It is my daily driver and a loaded red 07 AWD Vue with 91k. Both have leather and moon roofs.. Saturns are great looking and driving cars and will go forever if you take care of them. Glad you like Saturns also.
@@randyluca6339 my sister 1998 SL2 is silver plum and both ions are VTi equipped quad coupes. A pretty well koaded white ion 2 and a fully loaded red ion 3. The other 2 we’re ions that my parents had when I was little both white one was a base 2003 Ion 2 sedans and a fully loaded 2004 ion 2 sedan.
Alex, sounds like you have a great group of Saturns also. My first Saturn that got me started liking them was a loaded silver/blue interior SL2 with Sunroof and spoiler with a 5 speed. Loved that car, but sold it to get the 04 Ion3. From one Saturn lover to another, keep yours going strong.
what's going with the Cruze?
I had a 2003 Saturn Ion bought brand new went to 165000 miles then threw the timing chain and pretty much destroyed the engine. it was a neat little car but disappointing that the engine failed so early
Those were Opel cars with plastic bodies and Saturn badges. Nothing to do with Saturn. Every other model under the Saturn brand that is not a SC, SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW, SW1, SW2 were rarely reminded fondly by previous owners...
Gitter done ..get that new home rock on
I had a 93 SL1 that I bought in 94 and I loved the car 40 mpg. I was sad when they stopped production.
Hi Randy. I had a 1993 & 1996 Saturn SC2. The 93 was not so good but the 96 was much better. I was actually trying to get a SW2 but ended up with the SC2. To date, it's the only 'fully loaded' optioned car model I've ever had.
Both SC2's had the DOHC engine that were used in Saab when GM owned them and run them to the ground.
Yours is SL1 with the OHV engine but has some of the SL2 options like tachometer and keyless entry package (power locks and trunk release). Yes people, they were options back then till the end of the series before the Ions and Vues.
Hey there is the perfect commuter car older cheap to fix easy to fix and like you said durable and reliable perfect for an old gravel driveway
Saturn's sell good. I've flipped a few of them. Shame on GM for dropping that division.
We owned two Saturns and absolutely loved them both. If you had the time I would love to see some more content for this car. To this day I still wish I had our original sl1. They were good cars and served us well.
Good buy on the Saturn.
I've got some original hub caps but the silver paint is coming off with the caps that skews on the lug nuts all four of them they come off from my o2 Saturn
Have you ever put a card in the cars to have people check the cars out on TH-cam? That you sent back to auction.
i love this Saturn's cars!! Simple and robust. This cars need to be keep because like Pontiac or Oldsmobile are brand doens't exist anymore.
I have a 1998 Saturn SC2 5 speed I love the Saturn
great little cars just don't like to stop in the snow
Saturns are like old Toyota Camrys… they’re underrated. Nice score Randy!
I owned old Camrys and Toyotas in general and i would say they're overrated. Expensive parts, sometimes hard to find and not reliable at all.
Where Is the backing caméra?
My brother had a Saturn and drove it till it dropped and my sister in law owns an old school Saturn and she bought it brand new.
Exciting
My best friend had a 97 Saturn those cars are nice for a 1st or 2nd car I would buy 1 today
Currently drive a 99 SL2. It's loud, rusty a bit (NJ car), rattles a bunch....and i love it so much nonetheless. Resistant to gas price craziness all day everyday. Great find Randy!
I just junked a Saturn sl1 a couple weeks ago
i had a 99 saturn and it was great, especially on fuel
randy i have 2 1998 saturn sl2 . and they both run and drive . one has 115,000 on it and one has 233,000 miles on it
Not many of this generation even left with the shortages and all. Dealers getting $1000 in that condition with that mileage
I love Saturns! My sisters first car was an 02 SL1 and my first car was a 97 SL1. I sold it two years ago for a 13 Chevy sonic.
Truck drivers have always called freightliners "freight shakers because they shake rattle and vibrate so much. It's just a nick name I thought you might like to know about
Great video
Love it Randy!!!
Great deal. They are way more then that here still.
Well damn, where can I find a 1 owner Saturn that clean in Florida ??
I had a 92 geo tracker and would love to have another or an Isuzu amigo
I agree take the money and run what do you need a cargo van for! That's good business Randy.....
That Freightliner is destined to become someone's food truck or work truck.
I have a 2001 ford taurus ses and it runs good
So if the needle on the temp gauge goes over the middle it's hot but not too hot it's like 200 it normally stays slightly above the first quarter of the gauge
The temp gauges on those cars are pretty bad. The temp sensors are renowned to fail and my 95 also had a faulty gauge. Now i have a working gauge and that thing seems to be fully warmed at around 3-4 needles under the middle. I guess i should buy an aftermarket gauge and place it somewhere.
I had one of these same color and everything
Randy do under the hood cleaning on this saturn, would love to see it transform.
Decent headliner also
I deliver pizza in a 1997 Saturn SL1. Best pizza car ever! Parts are cheap. The only issue with mine is someone pulled out of a parking lot and hit the front end so there are some cosmetic issues.
I actually want that car