2000 Saturn SL for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 to 8.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.4 to 8.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 2000 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.
2000 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 | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197.5 g/km | 208.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.02 | $13.80 |
2000 Saturn SL: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.9 L | 1.9 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 32 |
| 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$2,400 | US$2,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $2,760 |
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 2000 Saturn SL
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (36), power train (36) and electrical system (30). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V309000 | 2000-10-12 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. |
| 00V310000 | 2000-10-12 | power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE... |
| 99V297000 | 1999-10-27 | structure:body | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONSOLE ARMREST FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THE ARMRESTS WERE PRODUCED WITH A LATCH THAT WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE VERTICAL FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
| 99V280000 | 1999-10-20 | seat belts:front:anchorage | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME OF THE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED AT THE CENTER PILLAR AND COULD FALL OUT, MAKING THE SEAT BELT... |
| 99V231000 | 1999-08-24 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PIPE ATTACHMENT NUTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
| 99V230000 | 1999-08-23 | unknown or other | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN QUALITY STANDARDS. |
| 99V232000 | 1999-08-23 | structure:body:bumpers | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 581, "BUMPER STANDARD." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR BUMPER FASTENERS THAT MAY BE LOOSE OR MISSING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2000 Saturn SL: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2000 Saturn SL; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2000 Saturn SL before buying one.
Before you sign for the SL
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, power train and electrical system; have those parts checked.
Under the hood
Power: the 1.9L 4-cylinder; drive: 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.
Combined fuel use is 8.4 L/100 km: about 25 litres for 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $39.06 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
The SL in everyday use
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Luggage space is 340 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
When the SL makes sense
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Try before you buy
If the SL is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Try the SL on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the SL answers the big questions.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $130.20 at our price setting.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Ask us
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 2000 Saturn SL from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2000 Saturn SL for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2000 Saturn SL
Does CarmaCars sell the 2000 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 2000 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 2000 Saturn SL have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2000 Saturn SL cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2604.00.
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.