In article >,
SMS > wrote:

> Dan wrote:
> > I have a 1996 SL2 with 240k+ miles on it and just the normal wear & tear
> > problems. It has been the best new car I have had. I am now looking for an
> > SUV and the Consumer Reports negative view of the Saturn Vue concern me.
> > Are
> > the Vue's from 2007 and newer worthy of the negative opinion?
> >
> > My experience with the SL2 makes me want to stick with the Saturn but...
>
>
> While Consumer Reports is a very good and unbiased source, they do tend
> to emphasize safety and reliability over other factors.
>
> For another view look at J.D. Power's long term dependability ratings.
>
> "http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2008115"
>
> Saturn used to hover just slightly above or slightly below the industry
> average, but lately they've moved way down. This is probably one of the
> reasons that GM decided to phase out the Saturn brand.

When Saturn came out, it was at the top of the J.D. Power's list.

It was the assimilation of Saturn into the GM (Borg) collective that
started its demise.

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