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2001 Saturn Sl Excellent Exterior, Engine Needs Some Work Runs And Drives on 2040-cars

US $1,500.00
Year:2001 Mileage:120000 Color: White /
 Gray
Location:

Marion, Iowa, United States

Marion, Iowa, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.9L
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1g8zf52812z252421
Year: 2001
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Saturn
Model: S-Series
Trim: SL
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 120,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Gray

This is an great Saturn with decent mileage. It gets great gas mileage. The exterior is in great condition. Interior is in pretty good condition. It runs and drives, HOWEVER the engine will need work fairly soon. My mechanic said it has a cracked piston. It's not too expensive to do, but I just don't want to deal with it. The turn signal markers on the front bumper are cracked but I have new ones coming and will be replaced by the end of the auction.

The windshield does have a crack in it. No water leaks, nor does it affect the visability while driving.

The sunroof works great with no leaks. The 5 speed transmission shifts as it should with no issues or complications.

Someone with a little knowledge of mechanics can fix it no problem or even swap a new 1.9 engine in and have a ton of life left with this vehicle.

 

This car is being sold 'as-is' with no warranty expressed or implied.

My suggestion is to have this car towed. I've driven it a little, it will run and drive, i just don't recommend driving long distances.

I feel that I have described this car to the best of my knowledge. Please feel free to ask questions in case I did miss anything.

 

 

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