2002 Saturn SC1

Coupe

1.9L 116Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

1G8ZN12882Z164042

Clear

GAS

2002 Saturn SC1 Coupe 3rd Owner (purchased in November 2012) I bought this car as an extra vehicle when my drive to work was 80 miles round trip. It has gotten me 44mpg. Mostly 38mpg was calculated. My job situation has changed, so I don't need a 3rd vehicle anymore. THE PROS: Excellent gas mileage (38mpg average) COLD A/C (when I bought it, he told me it was the selling point...he wasn't kidding) Great heating (small cab to heat comfortably) Rear Defrost Intermittent Wipers Excellent wheel alignment (perfect tracking on the road) 10,000 miles on tires (85% tread) Excellent traction on snowy roads (low profile car...not so good above 8" drifts) Cheap insurance (added $12/mo liability only) New clear headlight lenses (original had haze and I didn't like it) Plastic body (will not rust) Engine runs solid (always starts nicely) Transmission has been solid (a shifter cable broke last fall and both have been replaced) Tight turning radius (fun to park in small spaces) THE CONS: High miles (few problems will come up...cheap to fix) Flex pipe has hole (was quoted $90 to replace it, but I like the cheesy exhaust sound) 1.9L notorious for burning oil (I check oil once a month. Sometimes have to add a quart) Traction control doesn't work (no desire to fix it...manual transmission anyway...start in 2nd gear in the snow and you're fine) Service Engine light has been on since I bought it (Secondary O2 sensor...no desire to replace it...doesn't affect performance...useless emission add-on anyway) 100hp engine (holds 65mph like a champ, but takes 18 seconds to get there) This car has been amazing and fun to drive. Hope it finds a good home. Sad to see it go, but I would love my half of the garage back. Selling locally. I have the right to end auction early. (am I really one of those people now?)