Car financing: 1998 Saturn SL
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.7 to 9.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 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
- 8.7 to 9.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
Rent a 1998 Saturn SL for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
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.
Buying the 1998 Saturn SL
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1998 Saturn SL 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 helps you judge the 1998 Saturn SL before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the SL
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 168 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, engine and engine cooling and electrical system. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Engine and fuel
The engine is the 1.9L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 8.7 L/100 km works out to about 26 litres per 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $13.49 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Practical details
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA measures its luggage space at 340 litres, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Good uses for the SL
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Drive it on your own roads
If the SL is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week with the SL answers more than any brochure. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $134.90 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 1998 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Get an offer
Want to try the model first? 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 1998 Saturn SL from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Saturn SL
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?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one 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.