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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by orien, Feb 13, 2003.

  1. orien

    orien Member

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    i am thinking about buy a new car,
    any rockets fan has a SATURN or had a SATURN? who can tell me SATURN is good or not good...anything special?
    Thank you
    ;)
     
    #1 orien, Feb 13, 2003
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    My wife's first car was a Saturn. We drove it all over the US. It was a great car. Plus we got in two accidents and they hold up well.
     
    #2 mateo, Feb 13, 2003
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    There are only two big downfalls to Saturns:

    1) They really depreciate fast in retail value after a few years.
    2) Those plastic panels save you dings, but if hit hard enough, they shatter (the panels are pretty expensive to replace.
     
    #3 codell, Feb 13, 2003
  4. orien

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    ya.. u r right, thats why my husband has not 2 much interets to buy a saturn. but i am a new driver...(i hate driving, it makes me :( ), so i need buy a cheap car for this reason...and i hate the the other brands...civic...corolar(too many people buy it...looks 2 dull)...echo and focus are too ugly.
    new saturn is quite new looking, so....i dont know...sometimes u have too many choices will confusing u. :p
     
    #4 orien, Feb 13, 2003
  5. Rockets2K

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    I used to work on Saturns from time to time. One thing I noticed that might be considered a con of owning a Saturn. They fall apart pretty quick after 100-150K miles or so.

    New ones are nice little cars for the money, but try to stay away from the used, high-mileage ones.
     
    #5 Rockets2K, Feb 13, 2003
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    One thing to consider... the reason lots of people buy those types of cars are because the hold up well and they have good resell values. I had a civic for 10 years with 140K + miles on it. I sold it outright for $1200 and it was still running like a dream. The only problem we ever had was a cracked cap and rotor.

    CK
     
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    This is the reason why when people want to know about nice small cars that hold up well...I always recommend Hondas or Nissans. I have seen old Hondas/Nissans holdup for 200-300K miles with relatively small amounts of money spent on maintenance. Very sound and dependable cars for the most part.

    Unfortunately, Hondas/Nissans are high up on the thieves favorites list these days.
     
    #7 Rockets2K, Feb 13, 2003
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    I love my Saturn. I bought it for 6 grand at 22,000 miles last year and haven't had a single problem with it.
     
    #8 Stone Cold Hakeem, Feb 13, 2003
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    See, instead of the Saturn, I would hold out for the Mercedes, or the BMW. If you would like an SUV instead of a car, I suggest the Escalade or the Hummer. It's just a few pennies more.
     
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    I have a Saturn (my second), but I won't be buying another one. The don't hold their valule (despite their claims), and they do fall apart faster than some other cars. I'd try to spend a little more money and get a Honda or Toyota.
     
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  11. orien

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    but suv needs more gas. :confused:
     
    #11 orien, Feb 13, 2003
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    Saturn is a good car, The Ion has replaced the SL series and SC
    The car is very safe, My mom and brother totaled their SL-1 by hydroplaning on a road going to Alabama.
    The car hit a tree sideways and the back window did not shatter but just popped out, Nobody was hurt at all.


    Now she drives a 2003 Beetle:p
     
    #12 skymaster187, Feb 13, 2003
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