Car emits blue smoke when started. This started as soon as I did the first 3,000 mile oil change. Diagnosed as
needing new rings. Running as is causes all three!!! catalytic converters clog so car has no power. Cost to repair over $3,000. Can't sell as engine repair light is constantly on - can't get new inspection sticker unless fixed. Can't afford to fix.
Steering column smokes when you pull back on bright lights handle.
Brakes grab badly when moving slowly down an icy hill. Not a good car for snow.
Saturn company unconcerned. Disappointed as I had heard good things about customer care.
I do love the interior of the car - it's the most comfortable car I've ever driven.
Just had the clogged converter thing happen on a Saturn Vue (which also has 3 of em). It ended up being ONE and not all 3, so the total repair cost (with part) was only $200. I've heard that as a workaround you can have them replace it with pipe and it works... but if you have a warranty, you can throw it away at that point.
Tip #2... The dealer quoted me $1600 to fix... neighborhood mechanic fixed it for $200. The moral of the story... SCREW the dealer... go to the honest neighborhood mechanic... give him the business and save yourself the money!
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