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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Looking at a late 90s early 00s Saturn SL, SL1 preferably, manual preferably, but let me know what you have.

I'll be checking craigslist, ebay, autotrader, etc., but would rather buy from a LS1tech member.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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why a Saturn Bry?
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Budget and mpg. Do you have any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by BigDaddyBry
Budget and mpg. Do you have any suggestions?
nope not a 1, i was just wondering if you knew something i didnt.

im still waiting to find the right S10, there was one for sale up the street. Literally up the street!!!! idk how i never saw it.

Exactly what i was looking for: 4cly, 5speed, extended cab, asking price under 4g's, in one of the 4 colors ill buy one in. Only prob is its probably sold by now ad went up 10 days ago
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/car/717280157.html
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by WS6_Suicide_Machine
nope not a 1, i was just wondering if you knew something i didnt.

im still waiting to find the right S10, there was one for sale up the street. Literally up the street!!!! idk how i never saw it.

Exactly what i was looking for: 4cly, 5speed, extended cab, asking price under 4g's, in one of the 4 colors ill buy one in. Only prob is its probably sold by now ad went up 10 days ago
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/car/717280157.html
Interesting info... My Camaro gets virtually the same mileage as my old 4cyl/5 speed s10. Camaro with mods/hp in sig=20mpg (mixed driving)(28mpg to vegas!). S10 was right around 22 no matter how hard or slow I drove it
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Interesting info... My Camaro gets virtually the same mileage as my old 4cyl/5 speed s10. Camaro with mods/hp in sig=20mpg (mixed driving)(28mpg to vegas!). S10 was right around 22 no matter how hard or slow I drove it
strange..... ive herd its 22-26 on street, 30-34 on highway with the 4cly 5speed, thats single cab though.

But ya i needed a 4cly. and ive always needed a truck.
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My s10 often had my stunt bike in it (~400lbs). But like I said, pretty much always averaged 22-23 no matter how I drove it. High mileage but I took good care of it. Just what I personally observed

I would get a used toyota if I got another 4cyl truck
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My s10 often had my stunt bike in it (~400lbs). But like I said, pretty much always averaged 22-23 no matter how I drove it. High mileage but I took good care of it. Just what I personally observed

I would get a used toyota if I got another 4cyl truck
the Toyota's cost more for some reason, and ive been driving GM vehicles for like 3 years now.... cant break tradition now. LOL
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Yeah f*ckin toyotas hold their value. In all honesty, my s10 was one of the most reliable vehicles ive ever owned. Had 185,000 miles on it when I got rid of it still running strong. Now a family member owns it and it STILL runs great.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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hmm id probably buy a nissan or toyota instead of a saturn for good gas mileage, but what do I know, i drive a truck that gets crappy mileage everyday lol
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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i had a 99 SL2 manual, and it was awesome. great gas mileage (cause the motor is jap) and the the car weighs like... nothing for a 4 door. id suggest the 96+ SL2 5spd if youre gonna get a saturn. or even the 96+ SC2 5spd.
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i sold my 98 saturn SL1 with over 200k miles for $750 to a friend. i kind of regret it because that car really was a tank. it likes long term daily abuse - and you can't dent them.

averaged around 90mph freeway commutes with 30+ mpg. on long drives, i was even able to squeeze out above 35 mpg.

only reason i sold it was because it was difficult trying to justify parking 3 cars.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Saturns are great, you maintain them and get 200k miles out of one and my 96 got 33mpg mixed. half price of honda,nissan,toyota and NO ONE steals a saturn.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sercastiK
Saturns are great, you maintain them and get 200k miles out of one and my 96 got 33mpg mixed. half price of honda,nissan,toyota and NO ONE steals a saturn.
lol true..
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Did the one that was for sale here get sold?

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Originally Posted by wsSIKK
i had a 99 SL2 manual, and it was awesome. great gas mileage (cause the motor is jap) and the the car weighs like... nothing for a 4 door. id suggest the 96+ SL2 5spd if youre gonna get a saturn. or even the 96+ SC2 5spd.
Exactly what I'm looking for.
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Originally Posted by sercastiK
Saturns are great, you maintain them and get 200k miles out of one and my 96 got 33mpg mixed. half price of honda,nissan,toyota and NO ONE steals a saturn.
Exactly what I found. There was no "Japanese car premium" tied to it.

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Did the one that was for sale here get sold?

Ryph
Nope, I contacted him via PM and called him today. Only downside is he's in northern CA.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BobDoLe
i sold my 98 saturn SL1 with over 200k miles for $750 to a friend. i kind of regret it because that car really was a tank. it likes long term daily abuse - and you can't dent them.

averaged around 90mph freeway commutes with 30+ mpg. on long drives, i was even able to squeeze out above 35 mpg.

only reason i sold it was because it was difficult trying to justify parking 3 cars.
I could have been your friend, *******!

I've been driving my Durango and I watch as I fluctuate between 16-18mpg in mixed driving (according to the mpg guage). I find myself wanting to put it in neutral as I coast to a stop. Especially sitting on the 91 this morning...
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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get a Nissan 200sx 95-99.35 mpg and faster than a civic.(not saying much,I know)And they're like $3k
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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get a Nissan 200sx 95-99.35 mpg and faster than a civic.(not saying much,I know)And they're like $3k
I'll look into it, thanks. I'm open to suggestions.
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