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#61 of 70 by setzer Sep 05, 2004 (9:59 pm)
i just saw one today. but away from that, i'm not sure if i've ever seen one. anyway, what do you think Saturn needs to do on their L-series replacement to get sales, and what would you personally want to see? Replies to this message: jchan2 (Sep 19, 2004 4:48 am)
#62 of 70 Re: [setzer] by jchan2 Sep 19, 2004 (4:48 am)
Replying to: setzer (Sep 05, 2004 9:59 pm) Saturn needs to do: Better Reliability Better Quality Longer Warranty Better Engines Keep the No Haggle Retailers Improve on the ION, L-Series and VUE constantly Redesign the cars after five or six years on the market A price advantage at first (until Saturn can get a good reputation) The Next Gen L-Series: 3.6L V6 Engine on the top of the line model 2.8L V6 Engine on other V6 models 2.2 Ecotec 4 Cylinder tuned for more horsepower on the base model. Needs an impeccable interior Good road dynamics Options people want (such as leather interiors, side curtain airbags, Navigation Systems, etc) Keep the wagon version Improve the styling more comfortable seats, maybe heated and cooled. Backed by a warranty that's impressive. (4 years 50K miles bumper to bumper or 5 year 60K miles bumper to bumper) I'm sure there's more I'd like to add, but I can't think of that right now.
#63 of 70 Also by jchan2 Sep 19, 2004 (4:50 am)
The pricing has to be competitive. I'm thinking $15,000 for a well equipped base model, $17,500 for a well equipped V6 model, and $22,500 for the loaded "sport" model with the high line V6 engine.
#64 of 70 Re: Saturn L Series by cherostar2 Nov 24, 2004 (8:59 am)
Replying to: alpha01 (Aug 02, 2004 5:45 pm) Not that anyone will ever even see this - I just got on the board. This car is an Opel Vectra body, of the kind which was discontinued two years ago in Europe. I don't know where they are getting the parts for the few they assemble in Baltimore. The Vectra was on the bottom of the stack in customer satisfaction in Europe. Yes, there are bits inside which are different, but essentially the same, somewhat unreliable unit was foisted on us. The new Vectra is the platform the new Malibu and the Saab are built on.
#65 of 70 Would by jchan2 Dec 28, 2004 (4:02 pm)
they use the same Epsilon (sp?) platform for the next L-Series?
#66 of 70 by theo2709 Dec 30, 2004 (1:24 pm)
New L-series is on Epsilon, ION is on Delta, VUE on Theta, Sky on Kappa, and big SUV on Lambda.
#67 of 70 Saturn L300 Loaded by knutt38 Mar 22, 2005 (4:59 am)
I was looking at used cars and ran up on this Saturn dealer here offering this NEW 2005 L300 with about everything on it, $22K Dollars MSRP, for less than $19K, really $18,770 out the door. BUT I read about this is end of the L series and would like some input on owners of this 4 door sedan. Replies to this message: jchan2 (Apr 19, 2005 7:05 pm)
#68 of 70 This is the end of the L-Series by alpha01 Mar 24, 2005 (10:30 pm)
And I'll bet you can get it for less than the $18,770 you quote for out the door. It shouldnt go for more than $18 grand, IMO, even including taxes and such. ~alpha
#69 of 70 Re: Saturn L300 Loaded [knutt38] by jchan2 Apr 19, 2005 (7:05 pm)
Replying to: knutt38 (Mar 22, 2005 4:59 am) Aren't Saturn dealers supposed to be No-Haggle?
#70 of 70 The L Series would have been fine... by passatowner Aug 06, 2005 (2:47 pm)
if they had dropped the price. I know I would have bought one if they priced it around $15k. They look nice enough, and my SL2 was very reliable, and cheap to fix once it hit that 8-year old, "I need repairs" mark. I don't think there would have been a need to discontinue the car, if it was priced less.