Another Saturn?

On 19 Jul 2006 21:01:43 -0700, "bo peep" >
wrote:

>Joe Blow wrote:
>> I've looked at the Ion...
>> So I'll see what happens in 2 years. If
>> there are no better choice, it'll be the Ion.
>
>No, it won't be a choice in 2 years - 2006 is the last year for the
>Ion, and the last year for the polymer panels.
>
>John Cowart
I tried keeping my old Ford Contour as long as possble,I think 7 years
is longer than average,but when sensors start malfunctioning & I have
to pay for it,well,that's wrong.I'm hoping this Ion will stay the
course,i'm used to it now ,but would rather have a larger vehicle.

marx404 wrote:
> I have yet to find anything that compares to the safety of
> Saturns.

True, most vehicles don't compare, they do much better. Saturn actually
ranks very poorly in terms of safety.

See "http://www.iihs.org/ratings/summary.aspx?class=40" where the Ion is
close to last in crash test safety. The Vue is in the middle in terms of
small SUVs, see "http://www.iihs.org/ratings/summary.aspx?class=58".
The Relay didn't do great either, see
"http://www.iihs.org/ratings/summary.aspx?class=80".

Safety isn't the only criteria to look at, but if it's of prime
importance, then Saturn is not a wise choice.

dirtbag wrote:
> On Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:12:50 +0000, BläBlä wrote:
>
>
>> I really like the 4 cyl Vue's (and upcoming sky) but there really isnt
>> anything else under the Saturn nameplate now that I care for. Actually
>> there isnt much under any name plate that I like. You might take a look
>> at an Ecotec powered Malibu. In my mind its probably the closest you can
>> get to what a modern day S-series would have been.
>
> The 4cyl Vue is so slow it is almost dangerous.
> I drove one a couple of weeks ago as a rental from Hertz.
> Had it for a week and couldn't wait to give it back.

All the reviews mention the slow performance of the 4 cylinder, though
they call it things like "tepid" and "lethargic." It's too big and heavy
for such a low power engine.

> Turning circle seemed very wide as well.

The AWD version has a wide turning radius, but the 2WD version is about
average.

I HAVE A 93 SL1 5SPD,1.9 SOHC W/ 252000+ MILES IT USES ABOUT 1/2
QT OF OIL EVERY 3K MILES WHEN AND IF IT DIES I WILL GET ANOTHER SATURN!

On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:24:06 -0400, "itsa93sl1" >
wrote:

>I HAVE A 93 SL1 5SPD,1.9 SOHC W/ 252000+ MILES IT USES ABOUT 1/2
>QT OF OIL EVERY 3K MILES WHEN AND IF IT DIES I WILL GET ANOTHER SATURN!


Nice cap locks. Before you jump into a new saturn, just remember they
don't even make SL's anymore. So the Good track record they
developed, they tossed out to start new again.

Check car reviews. Look before you jump.

later,

tom @ www.NoCostAds.com