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Saturn L-Series
6 generations · 11 engine options · data across all years of the L-Series platform.
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2005 3.0L L81 DOHC V6
$15,695
~$3,139/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2005
1 engine option
3.0L L81 DOHC V6
FWD
2004
2 engine options
3.0L L81 DOHC V6
FWD
3.0L V6
FWD
2003
2 engine options
2.2L I4
FWD
3.0L V6
FWD
2002
2 engine options
2.2L I4
FWD
3.0L V6
FWD
2001
2 engine options
2.2L I4
FWD
3.0L V6
FWD
2000
2 engine options
2.2L I4
FWD
3.0L V6
FWD
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