I am thinking about looking for a good used Saturn wagon. I really like the LW2 but that may not be in my budget and the SW should get better gas milage.
I have a fair amount of car buying experience but what special problems should I be aware of in searching for a SW wagon?
I recall that early Saturns had some serious problems with oil consumption. What years was this a problem? I am hoping to find a
1997 or later car. Was the problem fixed and if so by what model year?I definitely want a 5 speed but I have heard of manual transmissions problems. Is this true and if so what years are best/worst?
I love the plastic body panels but do Saturns have any corrosion issues with their space frames? If so, how do I check?
How long do the timing chains last? Are they difficult/expensive to repair?
How about clutches?
Did Saturn offer any type of a sport suspenion on the SW?
What type of fuel economy are people getting on their SW1s or SW2s?
I notice a fair variation in published fuel economy for SWs, what years are best? I'd like to get an SW2 if the economy doesn't suffer too muuch.
Can I expect a good 200,000 miles out of a well maintained SW with out major problems?
What size wheels and tires do the SWs use?
What can I expect to pay for a well maintained SW2 with about 75Kmi?
Thanks in advace,
Mike