Comments on: Stranded on Saturn: An Open Letter to GM

By: Mikey D

Mikey D — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:42:06 +0000

I’ve gotta say, as a Saturn Owner I was quite worried to see what was happening with GM and Saturn. I was very happy when I heard about the Penske deal.
I am sad that the company my Grandfather spent most of his life working for has pissed it all down their leg, and can’t support itself anymore, but am glad he never lived to see it happen!
Thank you for such a great blog about a great product!
-
Mikey D, Proud Saturn owner
2007 Saturn Ion3
2009 Saturn Astra (switched because I liked the Astra styling more! :D)

By: brianjayjones

brianjayjones — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:28:43 +0000

Mike: Believe me, we’re staying tuned!

Rob: I can ditto on the Chevy thing. My younger brother drove my Mom’s 1976 Monte Carlo and my dad’s 1979 Chevy truck well into the 2000s. Both were driven hard and performed well until my brother finally put a bullet into them a while back.

The Jeep has its moments, but it’s the most fun to drive of any car I’ve ever had (well . . . the 79 Trans Am with the T-tops was a really close second…). And when it gets dirty, you can just hose it out, then drive it with a wet butt.

By: Rob V

Rob V — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:15:17 +0000

I have known a few Saturn-owners who were always happy, satisfied, and driving well over the 100k-mile mark. But, while we’re on GM, I was immensely satisfied with a Chevy that I only turned in a couple summers ago after 12 years on the road (9 with me). Minimal work over all those years and it survived living in multiple states with over 160k miles. I’m on a Ford now and I’m happy with it too!

But, let’s not forget that, though some of the credit goes to the company, much belongs in the hands of the owner/caretaker. Most cars should really last (and last) if properly cared for. Except for Jeeps. Good luck with that. :)

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:32:33 +0000

Dear Mike from Saturn Communications:

We are in the market for a new car and are literally waiting to see what will happen with Saturn. If you are staying – our checkbook is ready…

By: Mike Morrissey

Mike Morrissey — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:35:07 +0000

Brian –
Great post. Thanks! Saturn owners such as you are why we are working so hard to find a buyer who will keep the brand alive. Stay tuned.

Mike
Saturn Communications

By: brianjayjones

brianjayjones — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:46:43 +0000

Tom — Thanks for the kind comments, and believe me, no thanks is necessary. Here’s hoping Saturn makes it — that’s the best thanks I could receive.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:49:05 +0000

I work for Saturn. Happened across your post. Send me your address, I’d like to send you a thank you for such a nice blog. Please stick with us, we are working hard to make sure there is more to come from Saturn.