- sedan 181,523
- 1,925 fair
- Beaumont, TX
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 181,523 red automatic
2001 saturn ls review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The l300 and lw300 are equipped with a 182-horsepower 3. 0-liter v6. walkaroundsaturn's l-series is based on the same structure used by the opel vectra. (opel, a highly respected german automaker, is a gm subsidiary.) while some changes were made, the l-series retains its german heritage. This platform appears to have been an excellent choice because the body structure is quite rigid. over this impressive structure are saturn's trademark composite (plastic) body panels. These composite panels resist rust and minor dents and dings. Unlike saturn's smaller s-series sedans and coupes, the l-series cars use steel for the rear fenders and trunk lid. Saturn engineers felt that a large car dictates a large cargo area and that this area must have the added rigidity facilitated by steel. even though the l-series is loosely based on the vectra, saturn's designers were adamant that the l-series retain a strong resemblance with the rest of the saturn family. There is no mistaking the l-series with anything but a saturn. The interior isn't full of gaudy, non-essential doodads. Saturn designed them to provide big-car accommodations without a sofa-like experience. Not so with the l-series: every switch and knob operates smoothly. Window switches are mounted on the center console, however, less convenient than having them on the doors. the center pod of the l-series forms a saturn design theme. The sound system is located above the heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls; audio controls are nice big knobs that are easy to operate when driving. Steering wheel spokes are set lower at each side, which allows for easy use of the correct 3 and 9 o'clock hand positions. Wood trim at the center dash area looks out of place, however, and the two-tone door trim and mouse fur roof liner are not up to the standards of this class. driver and front passenger air bags are standard equipment; front and rear head-level air bags are a new option for 2001. A stronger, more substantial body cage was designed with stronger b-pillars and side-impact bracing in the doors. Energy-absorbing interior door panels help reduce impact force. Building a more substantial body cage was imperative to aid in lessening the chance of crash injuries and damage. the saturn l-series provides plenty of rear-seat legroom. And, while headroom is adequate for people who are just a shade over 6 feet tall, it would be wise to leave the stetson at home. The rear seats split and fold down for additional cargo space. driving impressionthis car delivers excellent acceleration performance when equipped with v6 engine. The automatic transmission is balky, however, slow to downshift and, in general, not responsive. The standard manual gearbox is a better match for this engine. much of the german engineering from opel remains in the suspension system, and that's a good thing. Saturn increased the suspension compliance for a softer, more comfortable ride. Yet it isn't so compromised as to eliminate the handling capability the germans contributed to the system. It's stable in high-speed turns. On 7-mile bridge in the florida keys, we found the l-series did a good job of resisting 25-knot crosswinds with minimal buffeting. It absorbed road vibrations and provided a stable platform over roller-coaster undulating roads outside phoenix. summarysaturn believes in treating people well, and offering them value. The l-series cars give s-series owners a mid-size car to trade up to. model lineupl100 w/manual trans. 14,495); l100 w/automatic 15,355); l200 w/manual trans. 16,750); l200 w/automatic 17,610); l300 19,495); lw200 18,835); lw300 21,360). assembled inwilmington, delaware. options as testedabs with traction control 595); leather seating and trim 1295); 6-way power driver's seat 325); power sunroof 725); saturn advanced audio system 255); rear spoiler 250). model testedl300 19,495). Bucket Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof
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