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First thing to do to a 2002 L200?

I've recently purchased a 2002 L200 and I'm very satisfied. I had started the Internet boogie and looked around the available information and groups, etcetera on my 'New' Saturn.

Came to realize the ocean of information, and more so, the available upgrade this and that. Incredible.

I'm looking for a start point. I could use some more power on the L200 for instance. I need opinions from owners that are experienced in upgrades. So the question is - What is the no brainer approach to start doing nice things for performance and comfort, and even fun, for my Saturn?

I do realize there may be an avalanche of sellers that have a million things they sell. I'l just have to sort them all out from the genuine and the opportunist.

Please clue me in in fairly plain language, as I don't speak 'Car talk'.

Thanks in advance.

ressican

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ressican
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A hush fell over the crowd when, ressican stepped up to the podium and announced:

honestly, I'd stick with cosmetic upgrades to make the car look better. Otherwise, the $$ you'll be putting into that engine to give it some real hp will rival the cost of just dropping in the 3.0L engine.

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01dynanospam

On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 00:29:37 +0000 (UTC), Tom Betz stunned us thusly: :

I'm pretty darn convinced that I'll leave the engine alone. I'll put my foot in it, so to speak, to have that extra fun every now and then.

When I did the test drive, the sales person said to step in it hard. See what it can do. I was reluctant even then. When I hear that noise that sounds like the engine is trying and huffing and puffing, even if it does get the results, I fear that I'm hurting the engine. And especially, when owning it, I don't want to kill it prematurely.

In all honesty, I'm not a car person. And indeed, I do not speak 'car talk'. Which amuses my colleagues that live and breathe it. I just don't care about cars that much. The Saturn, is the first car I actually like, and enjoy driving. Most likely it is the comfort.

Still, I'd not mind to put some money in it if it was worth it. The tires must go I hear. I'll certainly do that when the time comes and avoid Firestones. Seen it too many places that they suck hard.

In the meanwhile, I'll just sit back and enjoy driving it. May even go to one of those Dealer classes for car dummies. Never too late I guess. If only I could develop even a slight 'like' for cars. It's almost sad. I guess I make up for it in other ways. (Like the seat covers. :)

ressican

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ressican

A hush fell over the crowd when, ressican stepped up to the podium and announced:

You're refreshingly honest. I think you'll be happiest doing the things to your car that would make you more *comfortable*.

One place is definitely the tires. Maybe your dealer can swap them out for you for a modest fee. If not, it's really worth the money to just take the hit and get rid of them. *They're THAT bad*. You've got a new car, the small price to pay to enjoy it over the roar of the stock tires is well worth the investment. Michellins are a favorite replacement tire.

Yes, I *strongly* suggest you attend one of their orientation classes. If nothing else, you'll learn the basics of your car and get to know the service people. Don't be intimated either. Ask questions. They don't expect you to know anything about cars anymore than you expect them to know anything about *your* profession. However, learning the basics of how your car works can help you identify problems should they arise and will help the technician isolate what the problem may be. Just knowing the proper terminology goes a long way.

cheers

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