Saturn introduces a new mid-sized sedan that doesn't SUCK!! **Updated 1/17**

[JulesMaximus]

Meh. I'm guessing that this will be another FWD car? Since they don't say anywhere in that post...:roll:

 

[Electric Amish]

How does that not suck?

It looks just like an Accord. Yeah, that puts me all aquiver in my shorts... :roll:

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Meh. I'm guessing that this will be another FWD car? Since they don't say anywhere in that post...:roll:

If it is Epsilon then yeah, it'll be FWD.

 

[rayray2]

Originally posted by: SWScorch

Originally posted by: Passions
ewwwwwwwww....it's american. will break down in 6 months.

tell that to every single domestic vehicle my family has owned; all of them lasting well over 250K miles with nothing more than usual wear and tear

I call shens.

 

[Feldenak]

Those wheels are hideous but the rest of it looks alright. I would consider it when I go car shopping again. I've been pleased with my 99 SL2 thus far and would buy another Saturn.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

That looks nice to replace my 2002 Sentra, anyone know what is the price? It really does look like an Acura with tail end of a Altima.

 

[broon]

Originally posted by: rayray2

Originally posted by: SWScorch

Originally posted by: Passions
ewwwwwwwww....it's american. will break down in 6 months.

tell that to every single domestic vehicle my family has owned; all of them lasting well over 250K miles with nothing more than usual wear and tear

I call shens.

Nah. It's possible. Not common though. My parents had an '84 Plymouth Reliant K Car wagon that ran 200k + with very infrequent oil changes. No major work done to it ever. But like I said...not common.

 

[maziwanka]

im very impressed. way to go saturn!

 

[Doggiedog]

Very nice all around.

:thumbsup:

 

[JDub02]

not bad at all.

 

[SWScorch]

Originally posted by: rayray2

Originally posted by: SWScorch

tell that to every single domestic vehicle my family has owned; all of them lasting well over 250K miles with nothing more than usual wear and tear

I call shens.

Well, I just realized I did lie. My Pontiac Bonneville only had 170K on her when she died. But how does this sound:

1986 Ford Ranger - 423,000 miles, original engine, tranny and clutch
1987 Ford Ranger - over 300K, have to ask my dad what it was exactly
1990 Mercury Sable - 261K, was still running when we sold her
1990 Jeep Cherokee - 275K miles, ran but didn't have any floorboards
I also had a Pontiac Sunbird with 170K, but I sold her ASAP because she sucked

 

[SuperTool]

I am waiting for Saturn Sky.

 

[Jassi]

That car is sexy.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: broon
It looks like a redesigned L series with some interior upgrades. The interior looks nice but it's still mostly cheap plastic. Throw some leather in a Kia and you have the same thing.

The engine looks good and they've often used Saab's V6 but unless the suspension has been improved the ride will still suck. Not to mention road noise. If it's consistant with previous vehicles, this will be an overpriced average car that won't hold it's value. Saturn's are notorious for losing about 75% of their value in less than three years.

It might look nice, but it won't be worth the money.

Too bad you don't know what the hell you're talking about

[*] The car is based on the NEW GM Epsilon platform (Pontiac G6, Chevy Malibu, Opel Vectra, Saab 9-3).
[*] Still mostly cheap plastic? You've been in it? GM has been making some strided lately in interior quality on their cars
[*] The engine is the new DOHC 3.6 liter. Nothing to do with Saab, but it's used in the Caddy SRX, CTS, STS and Buick Lacrosse
[*] Road noise? Good gawd, the car hasn't even come out yet.

 

[OutHouse]

3.6L DOHC V-6 Engine with 250 hp :Q

 

[broon]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Too bad you don't know what the hell you're talking about

[*] The car is based on the NEW GM Epsilon platform (Pontiac G6, Chevy Malibu, Opel Vectra, Saab 9-3).
[*] Still mostly cheap plastic? You've been in it? GM has been making some strided lately in interior quality on their cars
[*] The engine is the new DOHC 3.6 liter. Nothing to do with Saab, but it's used in the Caddy SRX, CTS, STS and Buick Lacrosse
[*] Road noise? Good gawd, the car hasn't even come out yet.

I scanned the article so you're right.

I'll give you the platform point.

I haven't been in it (obviously) but I said if it's consistant with previous cars...most other GM's have better plastic than Saturns. Although Saturn is GM, in the past they have shared very little. If they start sharing the cars will be better.

I'm not knocking the V6.

Good gawd read my post. Again with consistancy. Saturn road noise sucks.

 

[tami]

the inside looks a lot better than the outside.

 

[prontospyder]

Originally posted by: Gothgar

Originally posted by: NFS4
http://forums.thecarlounge.net/zerothread?id=1766574

Gimme!!!

wow, it actually looks nice, kinda lice a cross between the new Altima's and an Acura or something

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Adul]

it has the looks going for it so far.

 

[Bassyhead]

hmm i like it

 

[rh71]

alright, who hired their latest designers ? :thumbsup:

All good except for that brown interior... WWTT ???

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Citrix
3.6L DOHC V-6 Engine with 250 hp :Q

This is news how? The big H has been running their 3.5L SOHC to those areas for years.

- M4H

 

[Albis]

i like the new exterior of the car but the interior doesn't seem to look right together.

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: rh71
alright, who hired their latest designers ? :thumbsup:

All good except for that brown interior... WWTT ???

cause you know, they don't have color options inside, you have to get the brown

 

[Kaervak]

Get rid of the brown leather and the piss/vomit yellow neon and we have a winner. It's good to see Saturn get some style. My 99 SL2, reliable as it is, is rather bland looking. If the need ever arises where it has to be replaced, this may do just fine.