1998 Saturn SL for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 9.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 9.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1998 Saturn SL for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1998 Saturn SL specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.9L 4-cylinder | 1.9L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 204.5 g/km | 213 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $14.11 |
1998 Saturn SL: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.9 L | 1.9 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,822 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Saturn SL
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 168 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (34), engine and engine cooling (28) and electrical system (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Saturn SL: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1998 Saturn SL; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 1998 Saturn SL, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the SL
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the figures tell you
Its powertrain is the 1.9L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 8.7 L/100 km combined, it needs around 26 litres for a 300 km round trip. In energy, every 100 km costs about $13.49 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
What the SL is like
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. At 340 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the SL on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the SL answers the big questions. A test week in the SL tells you more than any review.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 1998 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.49 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $134.90 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Want a price?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1998 Saturn SL from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Saturn SL for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Saturn SL
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Saturn SL?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1998 Saturn SL before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1998 Saturn SL have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1998 Saturn SL cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.