If you want a happy ending,
that depends, of course,
on where you stop your story.
[Orson Welles]
Close to twenty years ago, I bought the first Saturn sold in Fort Wayne. It was the most reliable car I’d ever owned. Finally, I’d found a car that didn’t require a TO FIX list when it was new. This photo shows the fourth Saturn I’ve bought—I’ve had it more than a year.
This morning, I went to the GM dealer at the crack of dawn for a car check up. The gentleman who met me had a familiar face. He was transplanted from Saturn to serve those of us who now find ourselves orphans.
I know almost nothing about automobiles or the auto industry so my gut reaction is based upon no knowledge, authority or anything valid. All I know is that the products and service I got from Saturn in the past two decades were top drawer. It makes me sad that GM mismanaged its way into this situation.
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Hi Katherine: nice looking car and it sounds like you’re lucky to have picked up one of the last ones. As a GM model you shouldn’t have any service issues because the parts shd be interchangeable despite the discontinuation of the line.
The car cos have only themselves to blame. I mean, who’s led the way since the first gas crises in the 70;s? Not US…(dope slap)
Mama, I bought my Saturn when you were on your second one. I still have it almost thirteen years later. Some parts are a little worse for wear. That is to be expected it got me through most of my twenties and more than half of my thirties. I still drive it to and from work daily. It has more than 120000 miles. My family and I have outgrown it, but it is what I have until something new comes along. I imagine when that happens I will sell the Saturn and use my wife’s car.
I’ve never owned nor driven a Saturn but they always impressed me and I’ve known folks who had them and swore by them (in a good way ;^) I felt more than a little sad when they were given up and I quite agree with you, ditch the C.
Glad there was the familiar face.
Glad at least the familiar face was there to help you. I’m sure that made it nicer.