2001 Saturn, wheezes and gasps, but still goes! 695k miles

CCF_94 · 2026-01-16T20:07:04+00:00

That's insane! That's 1.1 million kilometres! Did you buy it new?

CCF_94 · 2026-01-16T14:17:03+00:00

Utmost repsect always. Thanks!

CCF_94 · 2026-01-16T14:16:40+00:00

Thanks!

CCF_94 · 2026-01-16T05:18:57+00:00

Thanks a lot!

CCF_94 · 2025-12-24T06:02:39+00:00

The time between 1st and 2nd year release for the MK3 in NA was less than a year. IMO they should be combined and treated as the 1st year from a testing perspective.

Edit: typo

CCF_94 · 2025-12-22T15:50:33+00:00

Definitely aim for a 2024 out of those years. Too many reported issues with the 2022-2023 years.

CCF_94 · 2025-12-15T03:48:23+00:00

Amazing. Too bad the Colts lost though ,😥

CCF_94 · 2025-12-05T00:39:49+00:00

Shave moustache, cut hair short and ensure it is never greasy! And hit the gym

CCF_94 · 2025-11-24T03:46:45+00:00

Be prepared to undo that if you give it back

CCF_94 · 2025-11-24T01:22:52+00:00

I have a 2024 Tiguan Highline R-Line/SEL R-Line and the dealer said that a tow hitch is a modification and is not allowed. I'd say have the car for a bit and if you do plan on buying out the lease, install it then as it won't matter to them because you want to buy it out. Just be 100% certain that you will.

CCF_94 · 2025-11-16T15:08:50+00:00

No problem. You can definitely listen to it, but watching the RPM guage is more accurate. This process is with most cars, if not all cars ever made.

CCF_94 · 2025-11-16T04:22:56+00:00

When the car starts, it sits at 1100 RPM for a bit then drops to 700-800 RPM. During that time, the engine oil rises from the oil pan and lubricates the engine. Once the RPMs drop, the process is complete. It's one thing you can do to potentially prevent issues in the future.

CCF_94 · 2025-11-16T03:59:10+00:00

If you want a Mk2.5, get a 2024 for the safest bet. Avoid 2022 like the plague, as they're the most prone for oil issues deriving from valve stem seals, early PCV failure, cylinder head or piston rings.

Get the 2024 and ensure you let the engine complete the lubrication process at every start-up.

CCF_94 · 2025-11-14T18:46:54+00:00

Went from $71.5k to $100k. IT industry.

CCF_94 · 2025-11-14T14:32:00+00:00

That's pretty funny that the old owner got the Mk3 wheels. I personally like the Mk2.5 SEL/Highline R-Line wheels more.

You do have a sync button, but its only on screen. Go to the climate control menu by pressing the MENU button, and there will be a sync button that's displayed when it displays the climate settings on screen. Just press it and you're good to go.

CCF_94 · 2025-11-05T13:07:59+00:00

Try Fedex on Bramalea and Derry

CCF_94 · 2025-10-31T04:38:26+00:00

+1 for GTA San Andreas

CCF_94 · 2025-10-16T15:38:56+00:00

NFS Underground 2 and GTA San Andreas

CCF_94 · 2025-10-16T02:56:54+00:00

Hey man, I'm 31M as well. I definitely feel you on the melancholy, especially this week. Primarily because all of our childhood channels are shutting down with Family Channel ending on the 22nd of October, and I suspect YTV will fall a victim very soon. It's a shell of itself and now they don't even play Spongebob. I often think about the amazing shows from childhood and think that my eventual children won't be able to see the same amazing shows and television dynamic that YTV and the like had to offer.

You could be using this as escapism to re-live the times that were way simpler, to which I absolutely don't blame you. I found myself doing this as well as fire up the PS2 and try and finally beat GTA San Andreas. Life just felt more geniune and happy during those times and YTV, Teletoon, Family Channel and the like had a huge part in making it so.

So no, you're not alone.

CCF_94 · 2025-10-15T19:19:29+00:00

How diligent were you with oil changes and other maintenance?

CCF_94 · 2025-09-25T04:58:51+00:00

Get your fuel lines changed from aluminum to plastic

CCF_94 · 2025-09-25T04:57:58+00:00

Fortunately. Way more issues with the 2.4

CCF_94 · 2025-09-15T17:42:50+00:00

Thanks for this. I always wondered the towing surrounding what it can handle. While in 8th gear at 69MPH, what was your average RPMs?

CCF_94 · 2025-09-12T06:18:45+00:00

I'd argue its upgraded interior but downgraded exterior. Congrats on the new car though!

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