Car financing: 2000 Saturn LS
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2000 Saturn LS 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.
2000 Saturn LS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $15.81 | $18.29 |
2000 Saturn LS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 29 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,658 |
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 LS
- NHTSA lists 5 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 382 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (142), exterior lighting (73) and electrical system (64). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V245000 | 2005-06-02 | exterior lighting:brake lights | ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME. |
| 03V231000 | 2003-06-23 | electrical system:ignition:module | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L L4 (L61) ENGINES, A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION IN IDLE QUALITY, REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENGINE POWER, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE HARD TO START. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SUCH AN IGNITION MODULE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE... |
| 99V345000 | 1999-12-02 | fuel system, gasoline:storage | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES IN THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVER PRESSURE RELIEF (OPR) VALVE THAT CAN BECOME STUCK OPEN IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR. |
| 99V197000 | 1999-07-26 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INOPERATIVE VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. |
| 99V199000 | 1999-07-26 | exterior lighting:turn signal:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM IN THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY, THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS MAY NOT WORK OR MAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE DRIVER USES THE TURN... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2000 Saturn LS for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2000 Saturn LS for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2000 Saturn LS for buyers, in plain words.
What to check on the LS
NHTSA has 382 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and electrical system. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The numbers in plain words
Its 2.2L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Combined fuel use is 9.8 L/100 km: about 29 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $15.19 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Luggage space is 510 litres, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
When the LS makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Rent it for a week first
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the LS for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the LS on your commute, then decide.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Let us know
Want to try before you buy? Ask for 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 2000 Saturn LS from us first.
Ask us about the 2000 Saturn LS
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2000 Saturn LS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2000 Saturn LS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2000 Saturn LS?
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 LS 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 LS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2000 Saturn LS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
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.