1992 Saturn S-Series

Saturn S-Series (1992)
for sale

Price: US $675.00

Description:

Okay I will try to be specific.
1992 Saturn SL Series
Front wheel drive
Automatic transmission
Power steering
125, 000 ish miles (Instrument cluster was replaced 2 years ago so the shown mileage is not correct)
I am not really sure what people want to know so I will just list everything I can think of.
The miles shown on the cluster says 260k or so, but it was replaced 2 years ago and the shown mileage is what was on the vehicle that I pulled that cluster from. I might have some old oil change paperwork somewhere that will show what the mileage was in 2010 or so, it was left broken for about 3 years. it had 76k miles in 2010 (It was a grandma car, only driven on sundays more or less) but since it was bought from the original owner it has driven across the country a few times (4 times) so to be safe I am assuming the miles are about 125k. So not too bad considering the year.
The exterior is mostly clean, a few scratches on a door that I had taken off of a scrap car earlier this year, same color as the rest of the car. I replaced the door because the window crank on the old one broke and it was just easier to replace the whole door.
The engine is dirty from what I assume is an old oil leak, it is a very slow leak, it never has run dry with standard oil changes. power steering does need to be topped off once every few months, so the dirtiness of the engine might be power steering fluid. who knows.
As I have said, there is a leak somewhere in the power steering, it needs to be checked every few months, the steering gets stiff when it is running low.
I am not a mechanic but I think there might be something slightly wrong with the steering column, it makes odd noises but has never broken or given me any reason to assume its about to break.
Things that have been replaced in the past few years:
Tensioner was replaced in 2012, old one had a broken pulley on it.
Alternator was replaced in 2012, Thing just needed to be replaced.
Shocks and struts in the front were replaced in 2015, badly worn and needed it.
The steering was aligned and a few parts fixed in early 2015 to fix extreme tire wear
The front right tire is worn and needs to be replaced, it is fairly new so it implies there is something wrong with the alignment on that corner. I thought it was fixed but apparently there is something else wrong with it.
The windshield does need to be replaced before it can be registered again, it has been successfully emission and inspected for the past 6 years since we have owned it.
The interior is a bit of a mess, the back middle seat belt has been removed. Some of the paneling inbetween the front and rear doors have been removed due to broken clips that caused rattling, the ceiling panel should be replaced, the fabric on it is a bit shredded and falling apart.
The driver seat should also be replaced, the padding in it is not very comfortable to sit on anymore and its fairly dirty.
Rest of the interior has its normal amount of dirt build up, but all things considered it seems to be in fairly decent shape.
Before I forget, The AC system, it does work, oddly, for a 92. It has had a few parts replaced and over the winter the refrigerant did leak out. I took it to a mechanic to get filled and it has been working without and issue since the beginning of July. That being said there is probably a very small leak in the system, and I think I know where it is, but as it stands, a yearly recharge is all it needs.
EDIT 1. Rear windshield was replaced 4 years ago, C02 canister exploded and shattered it, still a hole in the rear in between the speakers. (just cosmetic)
AC compressor was replaced 2 years ago also. Was replaced with one from a scrap car, but has been working since.
EDIT 2. The CARFAX report shows 6 owners, we are owner 3, 4, 5, and 6. I do not know what the first accident was reported as, but the second one was the car being rear ended by another vehicle, there was no real damage, bumper was replaced and I believe that was it.
yeah, needs some repairs but it still runs and is completely drive able.
EDIT 3: This car is taking my parking space, someone please buy it :) Plus I need the money for a trip to Arizona. All in all I dont think this is anywhere near a bad price for a fully working vehicle. Even its worst KBB or NADA price is $1200 at low retail. Why wont someone buy this for half that? :)
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK :)

update: 2015-10-26

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“DOES RUN Few exterior scratches. Interior roof has torn fabric. Rear middle seatbelt missing.interior plastic coverings removed due to rattle from broken clips. Driver seat is worn and not very padded but not totally uncomfortable.Windshield has a crack.Engine has a slow oil leak and somewhere the power steering fluid is leaking or burning off. Refill needed every 3 months or so.Transmission is fine as far as I know.Front tires need a balancing again, was done but the front right tire is bald and the driver has a little wear on it. some grinding noise from the front left tire, maybe just a worn break pad, doubt its the caliper, no grooves on the rotor. A/C Does work. though it does need a recharge at the beginning of each summer.Front shocks are new.New tensionerNew alternatormiles say 250k ish, but thats from a replaced cluster. actual miles are around 120kVIN report shows the real milage in 2009 at 76k (Grandma car)ask if any questions”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 1G8ZH5492NZ266591Year: 1992
Transmission: AutomaticMake: Saturn
Body Type: SedanModel: S-Series
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warrantyTrim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Vehicle Title: ClearEngine: 1.9L 116Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Options: Cassette PlayerDrive Type: FWD
Power Options: Air ConditioningMileage: 125,000
Fuel Type: GasolineExterior Color: White
For Sale By: Private SellerInterior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: NoNumber of Cylinders: 4

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