Helping my girlfriend replace her car.

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 03/17/2014 at 21:25 • Filed to: None

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So her Camry had a complete engine meltdown so she needs a new car. Her parents are buying and had some criteria, the car has to be less than $3500, less than 120k miles, and not need any repair work. Using all of that, I went searching. All I could find: old Saturns. I feel like for someone who isnt an enthusiast, those would work just fine. They're efficient and, from what I've heard, reliable. I found a 02 SC2 3 door with 111k. She likes it a lot. Should she get that, or get something else?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 21:26

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Could be subject to recall.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 21:34

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I'd try finding a 99-2002 Accord. They are getting fairly cheap, not terrible to drive, and nearly bulletproof.

sellphones2493 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 21:36

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Look for a Volvo 850. Chances are that the ODO dies somewhere along the way.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > sellphones2493 03/17/2014 at 21:38

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"No, too square and ugly" I don't know if I can date her anymore...

therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 21:39

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Engine Meltdown.....Made me think of this.....

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) 03/17/2014 at 21:41

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I'm pretty sure that's about what happened to the internals. That's what happens when your parents neglect the car for 12 years then hand it off to you.

Sn210 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 21:42

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I had a '99 SC2 that I bought with 122k when I was 18 for $3000. Spent $1500 on a transmission and another $350 on a sensor that failed. Traded it in at 144k miles for $1400. It was slow and plasticy, but a gas miser and the quirky third door was cool. Just my $.02

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 21:47

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Vw New Beetle great cars for cheap

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Sn210 03/17/2014 at 21:47

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Was the sensor the one that causes the car to shut off randomly while idling? Cause I've heard of a lot of Saturns having that problem eventually.

Sn210 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 21:51

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No it wasn't anything like that. I want to say EGR or PCV or something? I honestly don't remember. It just threw a check engine light when I needed an inspection sticker so it sucked extra...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Sn210 03/17/2014 at 21:53

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Ahh, I see. Because when it was really cold my mom's Vue would stall out. I read it was a sensor that commonly failed on Saturns but wasn't sure. Heck, maybe her car is part of the recall.

Manuél Ferrari > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 22:00

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The funny thing about that is my first girlfriend's first car was a Saturn. It literally started falling apart and I got worried for her safety. So much so that I ended up buying her a used Volvo cause she was broke and I thought we were going to get married after being together for a long time. But we didn't and I'm out a Volvo, lol.

desertdog5051 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 22:09

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My son had a 2000 Saturn. Great gas mileage and no maintenance. Plain Jane but...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > desertdog5051 03/17/2014 at 22:10

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That's why I feel it would be great for her. She just needs something that gets good mileage and can get her from point A to point B

Soloburrito > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/17/2014 at 23:08

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