His post is very helpful to someone considering a Saturn.


"Blah Blah" > wrote in message
...
> How many times are you going to post this, not reply to anyones
> questions, and come back again with the same bs plus some more that does
> not help you or us in any way?
>
> In article >, sum1
> @optonline.net says...
> > Hello Everyone --
> >
> > Just thought I'd let you know that my SES light came on again just
> > 152 miles after they fixed the problem according to Saturn Engineering
> > instructions. They kept the car for three days to do it!!!!!!
> >
> > One thing is very clear to me: Saturn dealer doesn't know what to do
> > and gets instructions from Saturn Engineering. Second. Saturn
> > Engineering has never been to engineering school. Three Saturn
> > management should learn about how to keep a customer loyal. Their
> > regional customer service gives me the same spiel everytime I call
> > them: Sorry Mr. R. We intend to conract the dealer and work with him
> > on your problem . I want results -- not fiction. I sent a letter to
> > their president, yesterday. Probably will get no response!!!!
> >
> > Hey Saturn. How about getting with it. The car is obviously a lemon.
> > You put out a product that will be illegal in New York State come
> > April 1 of next year. How do you meet EPA STANDARDS when you design
> > and manufacture and sell a car that you can't repair. Is it your
> > political connections?
> >
> > I for one will never buy another Saturn and GM is out of my vocabulary
> > as well. Maybe Saturn should design pedal cars for tots. Come to
> > think of it, they would probably fail as well.
> >
> > George
> >
> > Following is a long saga of dealing with P0442 code on a 2000-Saturn
> > SL2:
> >
> > Saturn has yet to fix this vehicle with reliability or credibility;
> > the manufacturer doesn't seem to have the answer, either. Problem
> > started 2 days after 3-year warranty was up: Last visit, car was in
> > shop for three days. Car has never been to an outside mechanic.
> > Notice repeat part replacements on this low mileage car. Come
> > 4/1/2005 this car will not pass inspection in New York State. In
> > fairness, Saturn has not charged me, but I can't even get another
> > dealer to take this car as a trade-in.
> >
> > Any suggestions on what Saturn mechanics failed to do? They claim car
> > passes pressure tests and smoke tests -- that the car is mechanically
> > sound -- that there is no leak.
> >
> > George
> >
> >
> > Date Miles Part and Part serial number and job
> >
> > >04-Nov-2002 10622 PCM Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 21025106
Replace
> > >04-Nov-2002 10622 Connector 12117087 Repair ALDL/DLC/SES