Owners give this generation Saturn L-Series (2000-2003) a 4.1 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 82% recommend it. These figures are based on 554 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2000 Saturn L-Series
"Great Car - Too bad GM messed with Saturn"
"I agree with a previous poster. I don't know why this car got bad reviews. I have put 90k miles on it in 5 years (118k total). My biggest expense was maybe $200. Don't let the dealers sell you maintenance - follow the book - it requires very little maintenance. I think thats why the dealer always wanted me to trade it in. They made this car too good. It doesn't provide the dealer with any service revenue!"
"I love my Saturn"
"Great ride. No engine issues at all. Recalls fixed by dealer with no issues. Would buy again if they still made Saturn Happy Loyal Satisfied Customer Heidi"
"A JOY to own and drive!!"
"I love this 4-cyl. I had always been taught by my mechanic husband to stir clear of 4-cyl. But I bought this car and absolutely love it. Ease of handling, gas milage approx 32 mpg, just a great all around vehicle I am a Senior Citizen driver and this car is exactly what I needed!! NOTE: The engine in my Saturn L-200 is a 2.0 NOT a 2.2 as KBB indicated as ONLY choice."
Overall 2000 Saturn L-Series Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2000 Saturn L-Series is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2000 Saturn L-Series quality a 4.1 out of 5.
2000 Saturn L-Series Reliability
The 2000 Saturn L-Series receives an average consumer rating of 4.1 overall and a 4.3 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2000 L-Series Features
According to drivers of the 2000 L-Series, here are some of its best features:
2000 L-Series LS1 Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
2000 L-Series LS Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
2000 L-Series LS2 Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
2000 L-Series LW2 Wagon 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
2000 L-Series LW1 Wagon 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2000 Saturn L-Series front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.
2000 Saturn L-Series Safety Features
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | - | $1,444 | $621 | ||
2023 | + $94 | $1,538 | $661 | ||
2024 | - | $1,538 | $708 | ||
2025 | $79 | $1,459 | $674 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Curb Weight | 2998 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 96.9 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 13.1 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.7 inches | ||
Overall Length | 190.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 17.5 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.6 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.5 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.0 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Horsepower | 137 @ 5800 RPM | ||
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Torque | 147 @ 4400 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 9.8 seconds |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles |
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| Price | N/A | N/A | $39,095 | N/A | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG | City 26/Hwy 38/Comb 30 MPG | City 151/Hwy 120/Comb 135 MPGe | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Electric | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | N/A | $57,327 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | N/A | |
| Horsepower | 137 @ 5800 RPM | 228 @ 5000 RPM | 149 HP | N/A | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | Electric Motor | N/A | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | N/A |