Forum: Saturn
September 9th 06, 04:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 0
Views: 420
Finally, new tires
Rather than post a follow-up to my thread regarding tires, if it's still
there, I thought I'd post a quick message thanking everyone for their
input here.
I did end up buying the Goodyear Allegra's...
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Forum: Saturn
August 31st 06, 12:51 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,005
Direction GM's taking Saturn
BlaBla wrote: "This is kind of a trollish thread."
Blame me I guess since I started it. I was just curious what you guys on
here thought. And I'm glad I did because I've read some interesting
posts....
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Forum: Saturn
August 27th 06, 03:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,005
Direction GM's taking Saturn
I was poking around the SaturnFans website to see threads regarding
tires, and noticed another thread: "The Death of Saturn". It was started
by what appears to be a fairly new saleslady who was tired...
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Forum: Saturn
August 24th 06, 01:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
Bad news, possible ----
BlaBla wrote: "I still have no idea how your intake gasket was "damaged"
unless you're speaking of another part."
Either I wrote it wrong or my posts are running together since I've
written a few...
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Forum: Saturn
August 24th 06, 12:02 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
Bad news, possible cracked head
Ok, I've been browsing the on-line parts stores (i.e. Napa Auto), just
to price a horizontal air dam. Couldn't find it anywhere. Is it part of
something else maybe? Or known by another name?...
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Forum: Saturn
August 23rd 06, 11:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
Bad news, possible cracked head
Sorry to hear about your SL1 'micven55'. I found the Saturn dealership
here to be very expensive, especially considering the problem still
exists. I know shops at dealerships are more expensive, but...
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Forum: Saturn
August 23rd 06, 03:40 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
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Forum: Saturn
August 23rd 06, 03:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
Bad news, possible cracked head
Posted my reply before finishing it. Just wanted to add that Saturn did
check the cooling system on two different occasions. According to them
it was working properly. I will write down what you...
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Forum: Saturn
August 23rd 06, 03:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
Bad news, possible cracked head
BlaBla wrote: "...have YOU ever noticed a measurable loss of engine
coolant?"
Absolutely none in fact. I guess it was last winter that Sears changed
the antifreeze to the orange colored coolant...
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Forum: Saturn
August 23rd 06, 02:59 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
Bad news, possible cracked head
James - They did say 'smoke' but since I didn't see it for myself I
don't know if it was steam or smoke. It was a hot sunny day, no rain or
moisture to speak of, so would it have been possible to get...
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Forum: Saturn
August 23rd 06, 01:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
Bad news, possible cracked head
Took my SW2 in to Sears Auto for an oil change. After doing the job they
told me to take the car into an engine shop ASAP, because when they
pulled the dipstick out a little smoke was coming out and...
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Forum: Saturn
August 23rd 06, 01:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 1
Views: 381
Well, back to the SL1
Can't answer your question about the price of a used SL1, Joe. As far as
legroom in an SW2 goes I haven't had that problem in mine which is a
2000. I'm only average height though at 5'10". Unless...
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Forum: Saturn
August 22nd 06, 01:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Best tires to buy for SW2
Thanks Ken. I will be sticking with the 15's. Renewed my membership at
Sam's Club this evening and checked out their tires. I've narrowed it
down to the Goodyear Allegra's and I think the other was...
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Forum: Saturn
August 19th 06, 03:50 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Best tires to buy for SW2
SnoMan wrote: "The S stands for a max speed rating of 99 MPH...".
I try not to drive over 100 mph in my SW2 so that would suit my purposes
I guess. hah
At $41/tire (+ shipping), and a shop in town...
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Forum: Saturn
August 19th 06, 04:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Best tires to buy for SW2
Couple of more questions for you gents:
What are your opinions on Kumho Touring A/S 795 (Standard Touring
All-Season) tires? Have any of you ever used Kumho tires before?
My original tires are...
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Forum: Saturn
August 16th 06, 12:36 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Best tires to buy for SW2
Thanks again Snoman. When I left Montana I remember seeing smokestacks
on the edge of Billings but couldn't see the town from the highway. It
was real early in the morning and I had just driven...
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Forum: Saturn
August 15th 06, 11:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Best tires to buy for SW2
Snoman, I've received negative feedback from family and friends about my
idea of moving to SLC, so I'm seriously thinking of either Casper or
Billings a little more lately. I was in Helena for 4...
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Forum: Saturn
August 15th 06, 12:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Best tires to buy for SW2
Thanks for the info guys. It was the Blizzak's I remember reading about
on here about a year or so ago. Don't know why I was thinking it had
"Mountain" in the name.
My location at present time is...
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Forum: Saturn
August 14th 06, 01:48 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Best tires to buy for SW2
Thanks for the info William. At least I'll have a good idea of a couple
of brands to check into when I price tires.
Jeff
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Forum: Saturn
August 13th 06, 09:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Best tires to buy for SW2
Thanks SnoMan. I'm planning on renewing my Sam's Club membership soon
myself, so that's one of the places I'll be pricing them at. Appreciate
the info.
Jeff
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Forum: Saturn
August 13th 06, 06:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Best tires to buy for SW2
About a year or so ago I read a thread on here that mentioned a tire
that some drivers wanted to buy for their Saturns. Seemed the consensus
was that brand was the best and helped make for a real...
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