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- From: cdodson@beast.cac.stratus.com (R. Craig Dodson)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos
- Subject: Re: Sentra E vs. Saturn SL
- Message-ID: <5077@transfer.stratus.com>
- Date: 23 Jul 92 14:27:09 GMT
- References: <92204.175416NAZ@auvm.american.edu>
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- In article <92204.175416NAZ@auvm.american.edu> NAZ@auvm.american.edu (Naz > >
- > >Amazing results ? Hardly. Yes, please post the tests. I know from driving
- > >both cars what you'll find. The SE-R is marginally quicker according to the
- > >numbers, but I'll take the superior torque of the Saturn engine any day.
- > >Again, you are letting magazine reviews run your life, instead of actually
- > >driving both cars and posting YOUR opinions (as I'm doing now).
- >
- > Ok, here are *MY* opinions. First of all, I've driven a Saturn SL2
- > before and I don't like the way the engine sounds. The hum of the
- > Sentra SE-R is music to my ears compared to the cacophony of the Saturn.
- > Second, I don't like the styling of the Saturn. It looks like my dad's
- > Oldsmobile. Third, I don't like anything that is overhyped by the
- > freakin' media but has nothing to show for. Fourth, I like something
- > that's been around the market for awhile, has a good automotive history,
- > and is reliable. Saturn has only 2 years of history which is not
- > enough in my book. Nissan has built lots and lots of cars that became
- > classic and reliable cars which means that there's a very good chance
- > that they will continue building more cars like this. Maybe I'll
- > consider a Saturn after its 5th year of *good cars* and *good service*.
- > Maybe...
- >
- > Those are *MY* honest opinions. Happy?
- >
- > -Naz
-
- Yes, very. You've dug such a big hole I think I'll just let it cave in on you.
- Nothing to show for? How about a JD Power raking ahead of your beloved Nissan ?
- How about a very favorable reliability rating from CU ? How about the
- dealers only having an 18 day supply of cars, instead of the usual 60+ ?
- Saturn only has a 2 year history, I'll agree - but how long has GM been
- around? Do you consider Acura and Lexus to be new and unproven as well ?
- Which cars has Nissan made that are "classic and reliable ? The sleek
- B210? The stylish 310 ? The rust-bucket 240-60-80 ? Some Nissans have
- approached classic status (the 240 and early 510's) but I would tread
- real lightly on the relable part. I've spent considerable time working
- with friends on Z cars. Nice cars, and a lot of fun, but reliable isn't
- a word that I would use. It's probably too early to guage Saturn reliabiliy for
- the long haul, but mine's been nothing short of perfect so far. And
- judging from the sales success I'm not the only one.
-
- Craig Dodson (Stratus Computer)
- cdodson@beast.cac.stratus.com
-