What is wrong with GM twin-cam engine? I thought it is more reliable than
SOHC (crack head).

"Darius" > wrote in message ...
> I'm looking to get rid of my fairy unreliable 94 Pontiac Trans Sport.
> I want something smaller and (much) more fuel efficient and best of all
> made of polymer, which is about the only feature I still enjoy about my
> van.
>
> I have my eyes set on a 2001 Saturn SC1 with 5 speed and approx. 70,000
> km (or 43,000 miles)
> that I see at my local dealer lot. It seems to be priced right.
> I want to know if there is anything specific I should look out for?
> Mechanically and cosmetically what can (and does) typically go wrong
> with such car that I may be able to spot?
> I plan on taking the car to my mechanic, so if there are some problem
> areas you can point out to me, I'll ask him to check it.
> Also, I have been told to stay away from twin cam engines in Saturns
> (actually GM cars in general).
> Is there tany ruth to that? Is SC1 a better choice than SC2 as far as
> reliability is concerned?
>
> My dad (honda-owner-who-says-he-will-never-buy-american-again) is
> laughing at me for even considering a Saturn. I have owned many imports
> before, but don't want to go there again.
> Please help, and thanks in advance.
>