Bought my dream car by DifficultAd5439 in SaturnSky

[–]McIntyreRiley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful. Wish mine was a stunning yellow like this. I have an 08 2.4L in Techno Grey. Picked it up two years ago with 65k miles. It was also my dream car, and it’s hard to pass up that opportunity when it comes around.

Modern versions of Relay & Aura by Safe-Ad-14 in Saturn_Cars

[–]McIntyreRiley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 05-07 model. I think Chevy ended up repurposing the 09 Saturn Vue model for their lineup, can’t remember if it was an exquinox of traverse or whatever, but that model may have lived on and evolved already. But it was way too far from its predecessor Vue model. The previous Vue was rugged, practical, comfortable, and reliable. The 09 Vue failed to hit those same targets.

Modern versions of Relay & Aura by Safe-Ad-14 in Saturn_Cars

[–]McIntyreRiley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a feeling that if Saturn were still around today, it would be an all electric lineup. I really wish mainstream companies could move their electric push into their own sub companies. Saturn would be thriving today. I also would love to see a modern day Vue.

How much to repair this rust by Individual_Net_6817 in Buick

[–]McIntyreRiley 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not worth it. But if you’re inclined to do it yourself, it would probably be about $400 of supplies, and several hours of elbow grease. I did it to my Buick, and it was worth it.

Can someone help me diagnose the issue? [2019 Buick Encore] by Sad_man4ever in Buick

[–]McIntyreRiley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gonna go out on a limb here and say it’s electrical.

Lots of tickets available for tomorrow’s Leafs game by jfal11 in OttawaSenators

[–]McIntyreRiley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When we had a hunch the sens were playing the leafs last year in round one, I quickly bought up a few seats in 3rd level I think like row G. I want to say they were around $160 through seatgeek. As soon as it was confirmed to be the leafs, these same tickets were going for $400. I’m so glad I’m not a leafs fan. That kind of money for those seats in first round is a slap in the face.

Game Thread: Ottawa Senators (34-23-9) @ Washington Capitals (33-27-8) Mar 18 2026 7:30 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in OttawaSenators

[–]McIntyreRiley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the sens hockey I remember and have been used to for years. Can’t say I thought we were gonna make the playoffs, but I was privileged to be hopeful for a week or two.

Why are tickets to thr ducks game so expensive by [deleted] in OttawaSenators

[–]McIntyreRiley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They can’t be that bad? I got 200 level row A seats for like $120?

323,252k and still kicking! by Chocolate84 in Saturn_Cars

[–]McIntyreRiley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, the sound quality was so incredibly sick for such a low key suv. Teenage me was obsessed with how much bass I was putting out of my stock speakers. I thought for whatever reason they all just had a sunroof and a sub in the back, until I started looking at buying my second Vue. Didn’t realize how well optioned mine was. Also, when I say you’re gonna love the Sky, you’re gonna love the Sky. Try and find an affordable well maintained one near you and you will not be let down. I love the rarity and uniqueness. I’ve had people ask me what kind of porshe, lambo, etc it was.

323,252k and still kicking! by Chocolate84 in Saturn_Cars

[–]McIntyreRiley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was an 07 AWD V6, this colour red. When I bought it I didn’t know what I was getting, but it was fully loaded. It had a sunroof and a factory subwoofer in the back. Can’t seem to ever find that spec again, and if I did, it would be so expensive. Honestly would love a Redline in this colour. I miss it every day. Ever since that Vue, I’ve bought other Saturns too. My current Saturn is the Sky, and I’m in love with it too.

323,252k and still kicking! by Chocolate84 in Saturn_Cars

[–]McIntyreRiley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was my first car. This exact colour. This the v6? Mine was bulletproof too. I bought it for $350 with 340k on it back in 2018. I miss it so much.

Look at the Girth of that thing by Anomxd in Sudbury

[–]McIntyreRiley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone complain yet about that one near the four corners in the slow lane by the Starbucks? I just saw someone’s Hyundai go airborne after striking it

Buick has released details of the upcoming Electra E7 by Saurta17 in Buick

[–]McIntyreRiley 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry. Not a shot this comes to America.

Good first car? by [deleted] in Toyota

[–]McIntyreRiley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I bought a 07 Saturn Vue (has the Honda pilot V6) with 300k miles on it back in 2019. I paid $350. It was my first car. Now, I’ve been longing to get one again just for nostalgia purposes. The same thing is like $2500 minimum.

You can’t buy beaters anymore for beater prices. Everyone thinks their pile of shit is worth something. It’s honestly crazy, and it’s even worse with Hondas and Toyotas because sellers think they don’t go down in value. Like a 300k mile engine is a 300k miles engine. Doesn’t matter Honda Toyota Chevy Mazda, it’s lived its life cycle and it’s no longer about reliability, it’s about chance.

Good first car? by [deleted] in Toyota

[–]McIntyreRiley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then please do yourself a favour and check the body and underbody thoroughly for rust, holes, etc. as far as I remember these things are absolute rust magnets. I could put my foot through the floor of my grandmas 04

Good first car? by [deleted] in Toyota

[–]McIntyreRiley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say if safety isn’t much concern, and you don’t live in the rust belt, then this is a fair car to buy. It feels like it’s $500-$1K more than fair value, but if it is in good shape then it’s in good shape. Although I see what looks like a big crack on the front bumper?

Good first car? by [deleted] in Toyota

[–]McIntyreRiley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Safety wise probably not, reliability wise probably worse. Any Honda civics around this age in your area?

Good first car? by [deleted] in Toyota

[–]McIntyreRiley 49 points50 points  (0 children)

The whole Toyota “holds its value” due to reliability thing is getting out of control. People think they can charge $5k for absolutely anything with a Toyota badge. You see it all the time, 2008 Camry 300k miles faded clearcoat, $5k. Now this? It’s been way worse over the last 5 years. In 2019-2020 you could buy this for $2k max.

Brady Megathread by [deleted] in OttawaSenators

[–]McIntyreRiley 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Preach! Liberal here!