Destroying cars

[Alloy Dave]

Ok, so this is a bit old of an article....but it's very interesting anyway IMO.

A Crushing Issue: How to Destroy Brand-New Cars - WSJ.com

[Carnut]

Read it. Apparently Mazda felt that if anything on these parts got out to the public it hurt their reputation. And don't forget the legal consequences.

[Johnny Dangerously]

Saturn did something similar when they first started delivering cars. Some of the cars cooling systems contained the wrong coolant that was very corrosive to the engine. It was a problem was only for a portion of the vehicles produced, but they recalled every car built & destroyed them regardless if it had the proper coolant. No salvaging of parts was allowed.


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[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerously

Saturn did something similar when they first started delivering cars. Some of the cars cooling systems contained the wrong coolant that was very corrosive to the engine. It was a problem was only for a portion of the vehicles produced, but they recalled every car built & destroyed them regardless if it had the proper coolant. No salvaging of parts was allowed.


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Nobody would buy a Saturn anyway would they?



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[Carnut]

I'd buy a Saturn long before I would a whole list of cars.

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by Carnut

I'd buy a Saturn long before I would a whole list of cars.

Is a '69 Camaro on that list?

[Johnny Dangerously]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Nobody would buy a Saturn anyway would they?



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It was one of the best cars I had owned up until I got the Mustang.



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[Joker]

I have a Saturn SC1 and average 38 mpg on the freeway. Great commuter car and it has been very reliable. Only had to replace a ignition switch and intake gasket besides the normal tires, oil and one set of brakes in over 120,000 miles. Hard to beat that.

[Carnut]

Originally Posted by Alloy Dave

Is a '69 Camaro on that list?

You want to sell me yours?

[Johnny Dangerously]

Originally Posted by Joker

I have a Saturn SC1 and average 38 mpg on the freeway. Great commuter car and it has been very reliable. Only had to replace a ignition switch and intake gasket besides the normal tires, oil and one set of brakes in over 120,000 miles. Hard to beat that.

+1

'95 SW2, 135,000+ miles. Transmission pan gasket & alternator. It's down to 25 mpg now. It's my daughter's daily driver, much to her chagrin.


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[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by Carnut

You want to sell me yours?

I'm human, I have my price. But it would have to be VERY high.

[Carnut]

$50, I'll transport. :Triniti:

[Joker]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerously

+1

'95 SW2, 135,000+ miles. Transmission pan gasket & alternator. It's down to 25 mpg now. It's my daughter's daily driver, much to her chagrin.


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I'm sure she realizes it could be worse.

She could have to use her Chevrolegs lol..

[Johnny Dangerously]

Originally Posted by Joker

I'm sure she realizes it could be worse.

She could have to use her Chevrolegs lol..

She doesn't realize how good she's got it.



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