Used Saturn For Sale | Buy Saturn with Best Deal Online in USA

Saturn is a defunct General Motors brand that sold cars in the USA and Canada between 1990 and 2010. Since 2010, the only way to get one was to buy a used Saturn. There is still a fair number of Saturn used cars to buy in America today. If you’re shopping for a cheap Saturn second-hand, the good news is that there is still a decent selection of cars available. Saturn attempted to do things differently and compete with affordable Japanese imports, but with a new factory, construction technique, and workforce, the massive $5 billion investment was not offset by sufficient sales and after GM’s bankruptcy following the 2008 financial crisis, Saturn was discontinued in 2010. Thanks to almost a dozen models and 20 years of sales, though, it’s quite easy to find and buy a Saturn near you, almost regardless of where you live. And, if you’re unsure which Saturn models are most suitable, peruse the CarBuzz site and shop online to track down a Saturn near you; this will make it easy to go for a test drive before you decide.

It’s Easy To Buy Saturn Cars Online

People buy Saturn cars online by visiting CarBuzz’s used-cars search page to find what they are looking for near them. To find Saturn models close to your location, simply set the search radius to ten or 25 miles and see what comes up. If there aren’t many results, cast the net a little wider until you find a cheap old Saturn of your liking in your area. Old ’90s and 2000s models cost a few hundred dollars used for the cheapest ones and you can set filters in terms of mileage and year to reduce the number of results. Once you have a shortlist, you can work out a route and view and test drive them all.

Things You Should Keep In Mind When Browsing Used Saturn Models for Sale

A Saturn’s reliability can be sound if the car has been properly maintained. Some models had specific trouble areas though, such as the mid-2000s Ion whose key can become stuck in the ignition. The 2007 Aura was known for warping brake discs, easily distinguished by shuddering under braking. The Vue had several issues, notably failed transmissions for the 2003, 2004, and 2008 models, a problem that also afflicted the 2008 Outlook. The 2004 Ion was subject to the most recalls of all models - a total of 11, for issues ranging from the ignition-switch problem, as well as problems with its lights, power steering, fuel lines and filters, bumper mounts, and sunroof. Check the NHTSA website for recall information and make sure that any recall work has been performed on a model you’re considering. To be safe, insist on a vehicle history and a full service report. Take a mechanic along on the test drive to identify problems and avoid cars with a salvage title.

FAQs about used Saturns for sale

Are Saturns safe vehicles?

With the newest used Saturn cars being 2010 models, none of the cars are sadly available with modern safety and driver-assistance features. The steel frame underneath the plastic bodies was considered adequately safe in the ’90s, but times have moved on and this can be seen in Saturns’ crash ratings. The 2005 L Series achieved only an ‘Acceptable’ rating from the IIHS for the frontal crash and ‘Poor’ for the rest; the 2007 Ion mirrored these results. The later Chevy Malibu-based 2009 Aura achieved ‘Good’ ratings for crashworthiness, as did the Chevy Traverse-based 2009 Outlook SUV. As is normally the case with car safety, the newer the Saturn, the safer it is, and the GM-based models offered in the company’s twilight years in the late 2000s are the safest.

Which are the best and most popular Saturn models to buy?

Early Saturns had unique dent- and rust-resistant plastic bodies. These are now old but if you can find a sound one, they are regarded as the ‘real’ Saturns. As GM tried to drum up sales, it later started rebadging existing GM models and Saturn lost its uniqueness. By 2008, no plastic-bodied Saturns were left. The best Saturn for sale in the USA for the purist will be a pristine example of one of these early cars. For sports-car lovers, it will be the Saturn Sky roadster - a clone of the Pontiac Solstice. If you just want a roomy SUV, it must be the Outlook. The most popular Saturn was the S Series sedan, selling more than 200,000 units per year from 1993 to 1999. Over its 20 years on the market, all of these Saturn body types were offered:

Used Saturn sedans
Used Saturn hatchbacks
Used Saturn coupes
Used Saturn convertibles
Used Saturn roadsters
Used Saturn sports cars
Used Saturn crossovers
Used Saturn SUVs

Fuel types include:

Used Saturn gas vehicles
Used Saturn gas hybrids

Were any Saturn vehicles recalled as part of the Takata airbag recall?

Yes, one Saturn model was affected by the Takata airbag recall and it was the 2008 and 2009 Astra, the Stateside version of the small European Opel Astra hatchback. All cars should have been repaired by now. If you’re looking at a used Astra, enter its VIN on the NHTSA website to see whether the airbag replacement has been done if the seller cannot provide proof. The airbag inflator can explode and cause serious injury or death and has to be replaced.

Since it’s a discontinued brand, where would I take a used Saturn for servicing?

Saturns use mostly GM mechanicals and a General Motors Certified Service center can maintain a Saturn. Saturn owners can visit Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, or Buick dealerships to have their vehicles serviced. Many third-party service providers are perfectly adept at looking after Saturn vehicles too. As the cars age, official GM support will probably eventually be withdrawn and Saturn owners will become reliant on Saturn clubs and breakers’ yards for parts, especially trim and body panels.

What is the cost of used Saturn cars in the US?

A Saturn’s price can be influenced by many factors, such as the model, its age, and its mileage. Our pricing guide gives an indication of second-hand Saturns’ prices.

Used Saturn Models For Sale

Model	Deals	Starting Price	Average Price
Saturn Aura	136	$2,000	$6,076
Saturn Aura Hybrid	4	$4,999	$7,949
Saturn Outlook	81	$3,275	$6,802
Saturn Vue	352	$895	$5,960
Saturn Vue Hybrid	8	$3,300	$5,418
Saturn Sky	139	$6,495	$13,727
Saturn Astra	19	$3,998	$5,935
Saturn Astra Coupe	1	$7,995	$7,995
Saturn Ion	124	$500	$4,289
Saturn Ion Coupe	15	$2,995	$5,620
Saturn Relay	4	$4,900	$5,164
Saturn L Sedan	26	$995	$4,022
Saturn LS	6	$1,450	$1,924
Saturn LW	5	$4,995	$4,995
Saturn SC	14
Saturn SL	42	$950	$3,035
Saturn SW	3	$950	$950

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