1994 Saturn SC2 Review - Big Looks, Little Money!

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@thomaskreke4635 3 ай бұрын

A half million dollar Rolls Royce and a 1994 Saturn SC2 on the same channel. This man getting all of them reviewed.

@spwnaturetherapy 3 ай бұрын

Why we keep comin' back, 100%!

@mbd501 2 ай бұрын

I like his eclectic mix of vehicles.

@doug6191 3 ай бұрын

Kudos to the owner cleaning their car prior to your profile of it.

@nj_saturns 3 ай бұрын

There's nothing that annoys me more than a dirty car, even if I'm the only one seeing it lol

@bwofficial1776 3 ай бұрын

Saturns were good cars. They were basic transportation that weren't crap. It's a shame how GM let it wither like they did everything. It's nice that some people are saving these cars. The teal interior looks like it could be factory. It seems like something Saturn would have done.

@mbd501 2 ай бұрын

It started out in the early 90s as a new GM division that would be different from the others, and it was. But unfortunately, by the 2000s they were letting it wither. Then they shut it down in 2010. GM's still using their Tennessee factory, though.

@doug6191 3 ай бұрын

Used stuff like this makes for the best content on the channel.

@sirot5561 3 ай бұрын

totally agree!

@DodgeCharger251 3 ай бұрын

This was my first car!!! I had a ‘94 SC2 in this exact same color, but with a manual transmission. It was handed down from my dad and the engine threw a rod at 305,000 miles. I loved it though.

@anthonykiedis1765 3 ай бұрын

My roommate in college had one of these that was 15 years old at the time. It was infinitely more reliable than my other roommate's brand new Jetta.

@wigletron2846 3 ай бұрын

These were everywhere in the 90s and people just overlooked them as cheap trash cars. Crazy to see how appreciated they are today. Or it shows how little people think of modern cars.

@nickm5419 3 ай бұрын

i dont drive at 31 so from an Outsiders look; cars are more trouble than theyre worth, its literally a never ending money pit, modern cars are Garbage and with the info-tainment screens...nah get that the fuck outta here

@karoltakisobie6638 3 ай бұрын

They weren't considered cheap in Toronto. They were cheaper than Corolla or Honda of same class but more importantly, they were available on short notice. Unfortunately for Saturn there was even cheaper alternative in hyundai and kia and those were around everywhere.

@EpictheEpicest 3 ай бұрын

It's a combination of even modern used cars not being very affordable, and modern cars just being big, over-engineered, difficult to maintain, frankly boring looking status symbols. If you're a person in your 20s making $50k a year and paying rent, would you rather go into debt for a brand new gadget hummer that does 0-60 in 4 seconds, or just get something for $5k or less than is easy to fix and maintain, will still get you from point A to B, and at least looks unique while doing it? Like he said, you can feel like Nightrider yourself, and break the bank for even less now.

@dave11686 3 ай бұрын

Sweet little cars. Make America Teal Again!

@mcseforsale 3 ай бұрын

Back in the 90s, the SC2 5MT was an excellent autocrosser. We'd chase them around the track in our GTIs.

@SGBassplayer 3 ай бұрын

My mom (God rest her) had one of these Saturn coupes in eggplant for the last twenty or so years of her life. It never gave her any trouble, and the cloth interior meant that the odor of cigarette smoke was fused into its soul (much like it is with my own, and I’ve never smoked a day in my life). Seeing one of these always makes me feel good; thanks for this piece.

@bbc_junior4863 3 ай бұрын

Really like the styling on these. It’s simple but beautiful.

@Hamsteak 3 ай бұрын

I had this exact car for a few years. It was just a beater, but I did some work to it. Stripped out everything to make it even lighter. Racing seats and harness lol. Put some performance parts on and ran pretty damn good for a plastic junker.

@drewzero1 3 ай бұрын

I had to give up my teal '94 SW2 last year, and this really makes me miss it. The dash and steering wheel were exactly the same, but my odometer was stuck at 167k instead. What a faithful car.

@mattwolf7698 3 ай бұрын

Looks better than modern economy cars.

@TassieLorenzo 3 ай бұрын

It's almost impossible to buy a coupe economy car these days. People don't like having to ask their passengers to climb over the front seats to get in the back anymore I guess?

@rummimg 2 ай бұрын

@@TassieLorenzo insurance is a thing. Economy cars are driven by new drivers and the rate for newbies are expensive.

@Hobotraveler82 3 ай бұрын

I like these cars. Brother in law owned a 92 Saturn sedan. Awesome little car. Kind of like an American Corolla driving wise. 😊

@aenoymotors 3 ай бұрын

I had a few SW2's (the wagon one) and they were honestly really good little cars. The 5 speed ones would actually scoot pretty well for what they were.

@drewzero1 3 ай бұрын

We had a 94 SW2 which had been given away twice, and was still a great car. It was an auto but I drove it in "Perf" most of the time and was quick enough. I wished it was a 5 speed until I took it to Ikea and had to drive an hour and a half home with a bed frame in the back, my knees crammed up against the dash... Wouldn't have been able to reach the clutch with a full load!

@MalaiseEra 3 ай бұрын

I’d much rather see an old car from a forgotten brand than a half a million dollar Roller. Love the videos, keep it up!

@Nova_PM 3 ай бұрын

Just got the next gen of this a couple weeks ago! Glad to see one of my fav channels reviewing it since there's close to no coverage of it online

@hollybirge4087 3 ай бұрын

I love those teal door cards!

@cafn8ed74 3 ай бұрын

With the plastic body panels, old Saturns never look particularly beat up unless they've been mercilessly abused.

@jamesruiz4005 3 ай бұрын

Pop-up headlights and long angular hood design ❤

@michaelw2263 2 ай бұрын

There is something about these older cars that just intrigues me so much. I'm all about the older cars!

@bazilwreckerloughead 3 ай бұрын

That's a pretty cool car, then again; I'm a *sucker* for pop up headlights!

@RyanGallager 3 ай бұрын

Wow, these had the same airbag as the 90-92 Firebirds but that should not surprise me. Love the channel

@ForeverDownByLaw 3 ай бұрын

I had a '92 SC2 back in the day, although mine was a manual. Still miss that car. Comfortable (but somewhat stiff ride), quick enough, handled very well and very reliable. The version after this design, which my wife owned, was not as fun or well built as the earlier versions.

@Crispychicken4u 3 ай бұрын

Just think when someone bought this Saturn new . They fed you a bbq meal and the staff applauded as you drove off .. MERICA

@nj_saturns 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to review it and to be our guest judge at the event!

@78LT.96SC 3 ай бұрын

Yess, I've been waiting for the SΛTURN reviews from the meet! This was a great video, I love my little '96 SC2 and wouldn't trade her for the world. I can't wait for the review on CJ's Sally, the SL2!

@Dankcatvacs 3 ай бұрын

a friend of mine had a red one for a while, just gas and oil changes. he loved that lil bugger.

@jetscreamer1 3 ай бұрын

It may be a Saturn, but it can still kick Uranus.

@brianedwards9616 3 ай бұрын

I had a 98 SC2 and i still have a 96 SC2. You can tell the driving dynamics are a bit more sporty in the 1st gen. I take issue with your assessment that it can't handle though. Yes it does have a good bit of body roll but it stays planted i have taken some tight corners that are posted at 35mph at 60 that i couldnt do in most cars. The auto is slow like a 9.5 0-60 but motorweek got a 7.6 with the 5 spd in 1992.

@stoneylonesome4062 3 ай бұрын

Zack, I can’t get your website form to work but I want you to review my 1975 Citroën SM (5MT, 3.0L FI, Euro-Spec headlights, Factory A/C). I also have my grandfathers Maserati Khamsin (5MT, factory A/C, Citroën hydropneumatics), and his ALFA Romeo Montreal (5MT, SPICA MFI).

@ShootingCars 3 ай бұрын

Hmmmm, send me an email directly! PradelReviews@gmail.com

@RemnantSRT440 3 ай бұрын

My mom had that brown/Gold SL1 and my cousin a silver SL2. I low key want a saturn from that era. Sucks that in the end they became rebadge GM products

@jesp999 3 ай бұрын

Im so glad you reviewed this car. it is dope but you got to drive the 2001 st2 with the manual the improvements they made in a few years made a huge difference. It handles much better and it actually is very zippy and a great manual. It also looked great

@pizza2437 3 ай бұрын

4:58 Very cool

@thatguyontheright1 3 ай бұрын

I had a 92 SC2 for 7 years before I had to junk it due to the transmission grenading. I hit two deer in one night and all it did was destroy the fenders and break the popup headlights. Horrible in the winter though, a little bit of ice would cause it to spin out.

@davidp2888 3 ай бұрын

I considered buying this when it came out. In some ways I'm sad I didn't.

@jamiecinder9412 3 ай бұрын

This thing looks pretty similar to the Pontiac Firebird that was sold at the same time. I wonder if the SC2 was intended for people who wanted a car with the looks of a Firebird, but the practicality of a family car.

@agostinodibella9939 2 ай бұрын

I still have my 2001 SC2 and enjoy driving it.

@nowiecoche 3 ай бұрын

Happening in 2025? I would love to attend! Got to fix my Saturn!

@nj_saturns 3 ай бұрын

The date for the next midwest one is May 25. Zach put the event website in the description.

@ARAR148 2 ай бұрын

i am literally a saturn enthusiast, just in the last 6 years, ive had over 10 saturns, mostly first gens, i currently have a black 1995 sc1 with 290k miles, blue 1994 sl2 with 105k miles, purple 1995 sc1 with 65k miles and yesterday i just picked up a 1995 red sc1 coupe, literally like new condition, looks like it just drove out of the dealership, all from the original owners

@Just1American1966 29 күн бұрын

Tried to buy one of these in '93 for my then-wife. It felt pretty good at the time during the test drives, but couldn't come to a deal on our trade (Saturn pricing was fixed.) Ended up with a Mitsubishi Eclipse instead, but likely would have been happy either way.

@KidNato 3 ай бұрын

I hate these cars but love that you are reviewing them.

@Dwilso621 3 ай бұрын

Did sport mode make any noticeable difference in the way it drives?

@williamsinger4124 3 ай бұрын

Realistically it just held the gears a little bit longer before upshifting, thus letting the engine get further into the powerband and making the shifts slightly firmer. In normal mode, they upshifted a bit earlier and the shifts were softer for fuel economy. The engine behavior was unchanged since the throttle body was cable operated, not electronically controlled.

@matthewkraft8323 3 ай бұрын

This was the first car I ever drove

@fungaming683 Күн бұрын

The older cars always had the more comfortable seats and that was my thing I loved about my old cars I don't like new cars they don't have the cushion seats anymore it's all plastic leather or leather and I don't want pleather or leather I want the big bench seats or the really comfy cushion

@mbd501 2 ай бұрын

Saturn began with the 1991 model year. They had 2 models at first - the SL and the SC.

@GeeEm1313 3 ай бұрын

And having the 16V engine this was the model to get.

@maxymax3425 3 ай бұрын

Very cool color roof! I wonder if it's original.👍

@ydmf2 3 ай бұрын

Love my Big Friggin Bottle sticker. Thanks!

@ShootingCars 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@robertdiehl9003 3 ай бұрын

Awesome review and excellent condition car. Boo hoo- I can't attend the the 6/9 in Aroura, Illinois because of work. Very sad about that. Damm electric:-(