Car financing: 1997 Saturn SC
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.6 to 9.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 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
- 8.6 to 9.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Saturn SC 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.
1997 Saturn SC 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 | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 201 g/km | 213 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.33 | $14.11 |
1997 Saturn SC: 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 | 32 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,450 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,666 | $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 1997 Saturn SC
- NHTSA lists 3 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 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (12), engine and engine cooling (6) and seat belts (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V161000 | 1997-09-22 | seat belts:front:retractor | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT IS PULLED OUT MUCH FASTER THAN NORMAL, A NUMBER OF TIME, THE LOCK-UP FEATURE OF THE RETRACTOR WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. |
| 97V162000 | 1997-09-22 | exterior lighting:headlights | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECTION OF THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK TITLED "HORIZONTAL AIM" DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCT AN OWNER HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADLAMP HORIZONTAL AIM. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
| 96V153000 | 1996-08-23 | seats | THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS HAVE LESS LOCK PAWL ENGAGEMENT ON THE INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER THAN SPECIFIED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Saturn SC for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1997 Saturn SC; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page sets out the 1997 Saturn SC for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Specs, explained
It runs 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.
At 8.6 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 26 litres of fuel. Every 100 km costs about $13.33 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,450 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the SC
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
The SC in everyday use
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Luggage space is 311 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the SC on your commute, then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the SC for a week and see how it fits your life.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Money matters
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.33 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
When you know your dates
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 1997 Saturn SC from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Saturn SC
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Saturn SC for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Saturn SC
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Saturn SC?
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 1997 Saturn SC 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 1997 Saturn SC have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Saturn SC cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,450 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2666.00.
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.