Auto loans: Saturn SL1

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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Saturn SL1 of the 1996 to 1999 generation
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

For sale

We do not have a Saturn SL1 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.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

Every Saturn SL1 year

Saturn SL1 model years
YearCombined usePowertrainsCanadian trims
2002Not rated
2001Not rated
2000Not rated
1999Not rated
1998Not rated
1997Not rated
1996Not rated
1995Not rated
1994Not rated
1993Not rated
1992Not rated
1991Not rated

Recalls and complaints by year

Saturn SL1 NHTSA recalls and complaints by model year
YearRecall campaignsComplaints
200200
200100
200000
199900
199800
199700
199600
199500
199400
199300
199200
199100

Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.

Buying the Saturn SL1

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no Saturn SL1 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the Saturn SL1 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. 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.

The numbers in plain words

The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

Practical details

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.

Drive it on your own roads

Rent the SL1 for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the SL1 on your commute, then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Choosing the right one

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

The cost of driving it

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Want a price?

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.

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 Saturn SL1 from us first.

Rent the Saturn SL1Request a rental

Ask us about the Saturn SL1

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Saturn SL1 for you and reply within one business day.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

Buying the Saturn SL1

Does CarmaCars sell the Saturn SL1?

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 Saturn SL1 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.

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.