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Saturn VS Honda
I drive a 1997 Civic, never any problem other than replace timing belt,
tires etc. Now have 180,000 miles and considering a Saturn. Honda gets about 36 MPG, Could I expect the miles and this type of problem free driving with a Saturn? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. |
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On Thu, 2 Dec 2004 21:47:35 -0600, "Blue Dragon" > wrote:
>I drive a 1997 Civic, never any problem other than replace timing belt, >tires etc. Now have 180,000 miles and considering a Saturn. Honda gets >about 36 MPG, Could I expect the miles and this type of problem free driving >with a Saturn? > >Thanks in advance for your thoughts. > let me get this, you had one make and model, and never had any problems, and now you want to try out a totally new maker's product? Do you have money to burn? Stick with what works, especially a car maker. hth, tom @ www.FindMeShelter.com |
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Quite frankly if you are happy with the Honda get another. My parents
bought a L300 Saturn wagon several months ago and I have driven it quite a bit. Honda is well known for its tight steering. I do not believe you would be happy with the vague steering of at least this Saturn particularly when pointing the wheel straight. There is no road feel at all when the wheel is centered. "Blue Dragon" > wrote in message ... >I drive a 1997 Civic, never any problem other than replace timing belt, > tires etc. Now have 180,000 miles and considering a Saturn. Honda gets > about 36 MPG, Could I expect the miles and this type of problem free > driving > with a Saturn? > > Thanks in advance for your thoughts. > > |
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Blue Dragon wrote:
> I drive a 1997 Civic, never any problem other than replace timing > belt, tires etc. Now have 180,000 miles and considering a Saturn. > Honda gets about 36 MPG, Could I expect the miles and this type of > problem free driving with a Saturn? Saturns are not as trouble free as Hondas, but they're still darned good, and cheap to buy and fix. Mileage of the S-Series was excellent -- I've gotten 40 MPG at 70 MPH in my mom's SW2 -- but the ION has gained over 400 LB, is bigger overall, and has a bigger engine, so I doubt it will do as well. Frankly I think it's a bit of a junker compared to the competition. A Civic, Corolla, or Focus is a much nicer car. The S-Series was relatively much better when it came out. Most cars will go 300k with little trouble these days. I'd just keep the Honda until it looks and feels so shabby you can't stand it any more. Matt O. |
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On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:57:45 -0500, "Matt O'Toole" >
wrote: >Blue Dragon wrote: > >> I drive a 1997 Civic, never any problem other than replace timing >> belt, tires etc. Now have 180,000 miles and considering a Saturn. >> Honda gets about 36 MPG, Could I expect the miles and this type of >> problem free driving with a Saturn? > >Saturns are not as trouble free as Hondas, but they're still darned good, and >cheap to buy and fix. Mileage of the S-Series was excellent -- I've gotten 40 >MPG at 70 MPH in my mom's SW2 -- but the ION has gained over 400 LB, is bigger >overall, and has a bigger engine, so I doubt it will do as well. Frankly I >think it's a bit of a junker compared to the competition. A Civic, Corolla, or >Focus is a much nicer car. The S-Series was relatively much better when it came >out. I got about 32mpg on a recent trip in my new 2004 Saturn coupe and that was in rather hilly terrain at 75-80mph (cruise control on most of the trip between Irvine CA and Laughlin NV ), so it isn't that bad. If the original poster wants to look at getting an ION he should definately consider the leather interior, it makes a huge difference as far as comfort and overall feel of the car. This is my 3rd Saturn and I have never had a speck of trouble with any of them, a very reliable car IMHO. > >Most cars will go 300k with little trouble these days. I'd just keep the Honda >until it looks and feels so shabby you can't stand it any more. > Or starts belching blue smoke as Hondas tend to do after awhile. |
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Buy a VUE V6 which has Honda V-Tech engine. Best of both worlds (sort of).
"Blue Dragon" > wrote in message ... >I drive a 1997 Civic, never any problem other than replace timing belt, > tires etc. Now have 180,000 miles and considering a Saturn. Honda gets > about 36 MPG, Could I expect the miles and this type of problem free > driving > with a Saturn? > > Thanks in advance for your thoughts. > > |
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We have a 2000 Saturn LS2 (SAAB V6 and 400 lb 4-speed auto) and 2 Chevys
with 3100 V6 and 4-speed autos. We mostly just drive; repairs are few and far between. Can't find anything to fix on the 2000 Malibu or the Corsica (with 250,000 km on it). My neighbour just bought an Accura with 70,000 km on it and had to replace the timing chain. Any ride in any Honda I have had was like an old farm truck; rough and noisy. There is no comparison between Saturn and Honda, except the huge additional price for a Honda. And all I get for that several thousand dollars is a ride in an old truck! Yes, I know there are Honda die-hards out there, but as I approach retirement I appreciate a nice quiet, smooth ride. David "Blue Dragon" > wrote in message ... > I drive a 1997 Civic, never any problem other than replace timing belt, > tires etc. Now have 180,000 miles and considering a Saturn. Honda gets > about 36 MPG, Could I expect the miles and this type of problem free driving > with a Saturn? > > Thanks in advance for your thoughts. > > |
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Hondas are reliable, which is a good thing if you've ever seen a repair
bill on one. Oh yeah, they can't build an automatic transmision that's worth a sack of ****. |
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DAW wrote: > Buy a VUE V6 which has Honda V-Tech engine. Best of both worlds (sort of). > > "Blue Dragon" > wrote in message > ... > >I drive a 1997 Civic, never any problem other than replace timing belt, > > tires etc. Now have 180,000 miles and considering a Saturn. Honda gets > > about 36 MPG, Could I expect the miles and this type of problem free > > driving > > with a Saturn? > > > > Thanks in advance for your thoughts. > > > > |
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