Is there such thing as a good Saturn?

Question

We had a 1993 Saturn a couple of years ago. It was excellent on gas (about 500 miles on full), had enough room for my kids, and drove awesome.
Problem: Started burning oil, the oil started leaking out of the valve cover, the O2 went out, and ultimately died for good, even despite our best efforts to save it.
My husband speaks of the car as a curse...he changed the valve cover two times, the gasket 6 times....you get the picture. He was not impressed.
I want to get a Saturn again because everything we have driven since then has not measured up to the ride and the gas consumption. He refuses to get tangled in another one...
If you know of a reliable one with good reviews, it would help my case...
Absolutely nothing with DOHC as he believes this is the problem...
Also, if there is really no such thing as a good Saturn, maybe you could reccomend a vehicle with good gas mileage, nice ride etc that does not cost too much...

My husband is ASE certified, so he does know what he is doing. The trouble was there were no real gaskets...ie; cork etc. It was a tube of crap that did not bond correctly. It was not the PCV, wich has nothing to do with the cyllinders leaking oil. DOHC he will not deal with again in a car WE own because it was so tight and hard to get to everything he needed to reach. I should have stated that the reason the valve cover had to be replaced twice was because the timing chain ate through the aluminum, due to the left holder busting and then the bottom one. I do not want to know what was wrong with the other one as it is a moot point. I was merely asking for a Saturn that has a good reputation and if not then a reccomendation for a different car.
Thank you.

Answer 1

I would say in some ways your husband is right.Saturn isn't a great brand.The important thing will be to buy an extended warranty with the next car you purchase.THERE ARE GOOD WARRANTIES AND BAD ONES,make sure it covers gaskets seals,a.c.,and drivetrain.

Answer 2

I'm not going to criticize your husband's skills as a mechanic...I don't know him and don't know what he tried to make that Saturn work properly.

The big problem is going to be confidence in the car. My first car was a 1985 Grand Am and I had nothing but problems with it from the start, what with a blocked exhaust, a leaky rear window, and the car would stall while doing 70mph on the highway (the C3I unit was cracked).

Of course, I doubted I would buy another GM vehicle and went to a Nissan Sentra for a while. But when it came time to buy again, I bought a 2001 Saturn SC and have been extremely happy with it. I'm over 85,000 miles and only a few minor issues other than the normal dealer maintenance.

It is certainly no high-end classy car that is going to retain its value over the years, but if you want something to go from point A to point B with a decent comfort level and least cost, its a winner in my books.

Only one I would stay away from in Saturn is the VUE. The Green line they introduced is too new and may have some issues in its first few years, and the regular VUE apparently has a high maintenance schedule and I have heard is always in the shop for scheduled servicing - one of the most expensive to maintain.

I don't have any data from the 1993 Saturns to tell you whether historically it was a lemon year or not, but check out Consumer Reports annual car edition. They show you what to expect from a new car, as well as predicted reliability for used ones. For a 10K-30K investment, paying $6.95 for the magazine is well worth it.

Answer 3

I'm a loyal Saturn owner. The cars will last for a long time, assuming they are taken proper care of from the start. It sounds to me that the previous owners of the car let it fall by the wayside, and then decided to sell it. Unfortunately, it was picked up by you.

I previously owned a 98 SL1, and due to transmission problems and subframe damage that was entirely my fault, I traded in the car for a brand new (at the time) 06 Ion Quad Coupe. I have never had any problems with either car, and I love the gas mileage, roominess, and power the car packs for being a 4 cylinder car.

The 93 Saturns were one of the first in the family of Saturns. They've improved by leaps and bounds now. I highly recommend both the S series and the Ions because of their ease in repairing. They are extremely popular now and most mechanics are probably comfortable fixing them should you have any problems.

Answer 4

Saturns are fine. The car is 14 years old, and if your husbands new gaskets kept blowing he wasn't installing them correctly. O2 sensors aren't immortal in any car. They go out after 100,000 miles or so and you replace them. No vehicle in the world can stand up to a backyard mechanic who blames the car for his own lack of ability. What being DOHC has to do with anything is a mystery.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Your husband is not a good mechanic,
according with , the car troubles,
it was the P.C.V. valve.($6.00 repair)

the saturn is not a bad car,it not BMW,but in general is good.

Answer 7

Every car manufacturer makes a bad one now and then.... if you want to get another Saturn check it out really good, then take care if it. Good luck.

Answer 8

its was an older modle saturn..they have done much to improve now.go check them out

Answer 9

Nope. Saturns are crap.