My two seem like that, especially this time of year when it is colder.
Summer months are not really much of a problem.

My 95 is ready to roll over 200000 klms, my 2000 has 66000klms.
Good cars in my opinion. Make sure oil is full at all times. I check mine
more than any other car i have owned.
Shawn

"sable024" > wrote in message
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> Hi, I just purchased a 2002 Saturn Sl1 last week. I noticed, after a week
> of driving it, that when I first start it up, it sounds louder. When it
> warms up (usually about 2 miles) it then purrs like a kitten. Is this
> normal? This is my first Saturn and I also don't know much about cars. I
> have an 18,000 mile warranty but I was wondering if this is normal before
> I contact the dealership. I have had many old undependable vehicles, so I
> am wondering if this is just me being afraid something is wrong with my
> new one. Other then that the car runs like a dream. It also has 69,000
> miles on it and it is a 5 speed manuel. The dealership said they inspect
> all their cars thouroughly before selling and fixing anything that needs
> fixing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
>