What was the last year Saturn made a new car?
2003 finally saw a replacement for the seminal SL series and the new car (dubbed the Ion) was another let down for loyal Saturn customers. The styling was an incoherent mish mash of opposing themes and weird details. A five speed autobox was added to the drivetrains on offer as well as a CVT that proved somewhat troublesome.
How to troubleshoot the air conditioner in a Saturn s?
Before you start troubleshooting the AC, you’ll want to make sure that the outside temperature is above forty degrees. Then start the car, put the fan switch on, and push the AC button in. Now you should see the compressor clutch in the AC system spinning. If it isn’t, you need to find out why not.
What was the end of the Saturn company?
With the end of the old order, Saturn was shopped around and as is usually the case with a failing car company, wild schemes and trial balloons were floated, but every tire kicking “Lookie Lou” backed out. Thus Saturn expired and is now being airbrushed from GM’s corporate past.
What was the purpose of the Saturn car?
The car was the Saturn and in its earliest days, it offered the hope that a new way of designing, building and marketing cars would revitalize its parent company. For a moment, at the pinnacle of success and acceptance, Saturn looked like the long sought answer to GM’s continuing failure in small cars.
2003 finally saw a replacement for the seminal SL series and the new car (dubbed the Ion) was another let down for loyal Saturn customers. The styling was an incoherent mish mash of opposing themes and weird details. A five speed autobox was added to the drivetrains on offer as well as a CVT that proved somewhat troublesome.
The car was the Saturn and in its earliest days, it offered the hope that a new way of designing, building and marketing cars would revitalize its parent company. For a moment, at the pinnacle of success and acceptance, Saturn looked like the long sought answer to GM’s continuing failure in small cars.
What kind of car was the Saturn Relay?
The new for 2005 Relay (above) was an obvious clone of the horrible Chevy Uplander/Pontiac Montana and showed that the freefall at Saturn was gaining momentum. It also signified the loss of clout at the corporate level needed to maintain Saturn’s unique character.
Why was Saturn cut loose from General Motors?
Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Hummer were cut loose as the company desperately sought to save something from the wreckage that had been the old GM. With the end of the old order, Saturn was shopped around and as is usually the case with a failing car company, wild schemes and trial balloons were floated, but every tire kicking “Lookie Lou” backed out.
How much does a 1998 Saturn SC2 cost?
I love my 98 SC2. Bought it for 1200 almost a year ago and it needed a couple of things fixed but repairs and parts are cheap. I’ve only put in maybe $200 in repairs besides the oil changes and there’s a couple minor things that I look past since it’s a beater after all.
Is the Saturn’s series a good car?
The only real issue i have with this car, is that on the freeway the gas pedal can sometimes feel like a sponge when trying to accelerate. It takes a while to gain speed (100HP what do you expect). 40mpg on the freeway, insanely easy car to work on, comfortable and safe to drive, and super low maintance if you keep up on your oil changes.
What kind of mpg does a 1998 Saturn’s get?
I’ve only put in maybe $200 in repairs besides the oil changes and there’s a couple minor things that I look past since it’s a beater after all. I get great mpg 26 in city driving up to 38 on the highway in an automatic.
What’s the value of a 1996 Saturn s?
It takes a while to gain speed (100HP what do you expect). 40mpg on the freeway, insanely easy car to work on, comfortable and safe to drive, and super low maintance if you keep up on your oil changes. Pristine condition Never been in a wreck No dents Paint excellent Only used 6 months out of the year Stored in garage during winter
When did the Saturn L series go out of production?
The L series was a major disappointment for GM and its failure began the slide to oblivion for its maker that ended in October 2009. Another sign that Saturn was falling victim to the internal politics of GM was the introduction of the the Vue in 2002.