R.I.P.

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General Motors is shutting down its Saturn brand after GM failed to reach an agreement with Penske Automotive Group to acquire the car line.

So long!

Posted: Oct 1, 2009 at 8:59 am / Email this »

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20 comments to “R.I.P.”

andriiiiia says – reply to this

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why is gm still the only failing car companyy sucks for themmm
cat1329 says – reply to this

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maybe obammie can whip out another trillion $'s to save Government Motors. They are going down because their cars suck. they should have declared bankruptcy a year ago. the unions are running government and calling the shots that's like the mafia
BabyJokerSisterz says – reply to this

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Re: andriiiiia –
We can answer that question. Then have white collar criminals running the place. Isn't that the kind of thing America is all about?
LizardKinG says – reply to this

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Re: andriiiiia – GREED ITS CALLED GREED.
karencarpenter says – reply to this

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…rumor has it that they will open a new division entitled "Uranus." Perez, you may be interested.
UberBling says – reply to this

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damn that sucks my sister has an old saturn. what happens now ?
karencarpenter says – reply to this

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Re: UberBling – …parts may be hard to find and insurance may go up due to this.
Jive says – reply to this

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Good riddance. American cars, especially GMs, are garbage. I will laugh as I continue to drive my immaculate Mazda and Hyundai.
daustinb says – reply to this

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If you haven't sat in a GM car lately … do! My friend bought a Saturn Vue and I DARE someone to believe a Toyota or Honda is built any better. It's a damn shame. No, I don't work for GM (nor do my friends), just a simple yet honest observation.
UGH! says – reply to this

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I knew some one who worked at a Saturn dealership about 3/4 years ago.. they shut it down then, left everyone jobless.. Surprised it took them this long to shut the entire branch down!!
PreyToYou says – reply to this

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I think Saturn was the only good American car being made. What a shame.
LoveChrisPine says – reply to this

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My first car that I financed myself was a Saturn. It was a total piece of crap so now I drive a Honda. Guess what, no probs whatsoever!
Brother2DaNite says – reply to this

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a lot of ppl in my church were affected by this and have now moved to oklahoma, smh.
SMILE! You're on Candid Camera! says – reply to this

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Bummer
TOMASBB says – reply to this

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This Sux! Now where will I take mine if it needs service?? Hey Obama…. how about a little extra bailout for Saturn?? You own GM so fix this please!
kelsxo says – reply to this

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awww i got my first saturn 2 years ago!!!
actually i still have it.
my saturn ion..
it gives me no problems.
PrinceRules says – reply to this

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Ive had two Saturns and Ive had no problems!! Great prices on both also. SAD
JanScholl says – reply to this

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GM did not fail to get a buyer. They had one-Penske. Penske needed a partner, and had it all worked out. The Partnet then took it to the board of directors who backed out. The partner was supposed to be Renault-Nissan alliance . It is they who you must talk to. In all honesty, the demise of Saturn is probably a good thing for the market anyways. There are too many suvs, cars etc in that same class and the market is diluted.. GM is keeping the hybrid design and it will be issued as a Buick. so if you like your Saturn, watch for the same thing labeled as a Buick.
IsawWhatUdidLastnite says – reply to this

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I'm sure after it has been shut down. penske will get it for free.
helen2009 says – reply to this

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Awww, so sad. I actually liked the Saturn cars too.