Daily Archives: February 19, 2000

Used Vehicle Review: Saturn SC, 1992-1996

A wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, the Saturn Car Company operates independently of its parent company – and it is different. A no-dicker pricing strategy and a no-nonsense low-key marketing approach with an emphasis on service and customer satisfaction, highlight the refreshing Saturn way of selling and owning a car. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Porsche Boxster, 1997-2000

For those of us who enjoy driving the roadster of roadsters, the superb handling mid-engine Porsche Boxster is an automotive masterpiece. Unfortunately the chances of me having one in my garage (on a permanent basis) are slim – but I can dream! Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Pontiac Grand Prix, 1988-1996

There was a time when Pontiacs were fearsome stock-car racers, formidable drag-strip contenders and even coveted street machines. That was the 1960s and Pontiac was hip. Then along came the late ’80s and early ’90s. Those years were very troubling for old-time Grand Prix lovers. Alas, it was when the Grand Prix became a rather dispirited front-wheel drive car. Continue reading

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Used Vehicle Review: Oldsmobile Achieva, 1992-1997

Achieva joined the Oldsmobile product line as a replacement for the Calais for the 1992 model year. Sharing both a common platform and mechanical components with fellow GM vehicles, the Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Skylark, Achieva is the one with clean simple styling lines and a smart ‘business suit’-like appeal. Continue reading

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