2000 Saturn LS review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, fairly simple to explain. The timing chain slipped one spot according to my mechanic.
I went to start the car and it just would not start. As if no gas. I had it towed to a mechanic where I work. Diagnostics verified the issue, but the problem is that this causes all the heads, cylinders, and rods to crash (being off one slip on timing chain). Thus a $180 chain and $700 dollar replacement service becomes a $3,000 job.
And be sure that being 3 1/2 years old at 60,000 miles it is out of warranty supposedly. Oh yes, and was just in to the Saturn dealer for full service. And not due for maintenance irregardless regarding the timing chain.
You tell me, I call the dealer and they tell me I should change the oil more. I can't imagine the relationship between oil and timing chains directly plus I do change it regularly.
No where to turn, so I thought I would just post it. "Boy, do I feel better".
General comments?
Anyone want to buy my SATURN.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2004 |