Comments on: Eventually, I will put the entire auto industry out of business

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:56:35 +0000

Hmmm, well, I never bought a Saturn, but I thought about it once. I will put the car companies out of business for a different reason. I pick cars that I know I will love and I keep ‘em until they drop dead, LOL!

My first car, a ’85 Toyota Camry hatchback lasted 17 years and 198,000 miles. Regularly got 35-38 mpg highway. Now I have a 2002 Subaru Outback which I expect might last me even longer. Car salesmen hate me.

By: gazellegirl

gazellegirl — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:28:22 +0000

I loved my Saturns – yes both of them! I even worked in the service department of my local dealer for about 6 months. I am so sad about that business failing thing. My first one was my very first new car and I felt so special about driving it. I even drove it across the country and back on a 3 week solo road trip – and mine DID in fact make it over the Rockies – in a snow storm none the less! When they first came out, it was awesome! Still one of the best used cars to buy too in my opinion.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:09:56 +0000

I had a an Sl2 and had a horrible time with it. Stuff was constantly breaking. It was an awful car. And the dealership was not helpful at all. Your posts make me think maybe I was just unlucky.

By: logtar

logtar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:01:30 +0000

Wow, that other blog assessment of the brand could not be any more wrong.

I have known 3 Saturn owners, and their experience was great… so much so that they had enough brand loyalty to go and pick up their SUV model when it came out.

I have heard nothing but good experiences with their vehicles… sure they might be underpowered but they serve their purpose as advertised.

I believe the brand was innovative and not sure why it was not profitable because from at least the consumer side it seemed to be doing quite a great job.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:30:14 +0000

Please stay away from the Honda dealerships. It took me most of my life to finally be able to own one and I just got it last year. I used to wear my watch on my right too ;-)

By: PastaQueen

PastaQueen — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:40:52 +0000

@Pam – No, I’m just a weird righty.

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:39:09 +0000

off-topic question:

are you a lefty? i see you wear your watch on your right hand.

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:35:54 +0000

my partner and i LOVE our saturns!!!! they have required very little maintenance. mechanics are always amazed at the amount of miles on them when they service them for the first time for, say, a clutch, brakes… we have traveled all over the country in our saturns and since they are a ’92 and a ’96 (bought new) we haven’t had a car payment in years!!!!

By: she overflows

she overflows — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:18:50 +0000

Hey, PQ. I know this may be too personal/what-have-you, and, if so, feel free to ignore it, but! I was just reading your latest tweet and wondered what med they’re trying for you now? I’m a pharmacy tech, so I’m just curious.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:16:07 +0000

I’m laughing so hard I’m crying –

My boyfriend reads Jalopnik.

My boyfriend is a hybrid of video gamer and car geek.

My boyfriend used to drive his mother’s Saturn.

To his credit, he now owns a Mitsubishi SUV, works full time in IT and is the kindest, funniest person in the world. But, still… if the shoe fits…