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In reply to the discussion: What is the worst purchase you ever made? Mine was a Saturn car.But you can use any purchases you made that where a dud [View all]Captain Zero
(7,021 posts)28. A house with a FLAT ROOF. Just say NO.
This was an add on family room with a flat roof.
Rain, ice, snow, freeze thaw, more rain. Looked like Niagra Falls in there.
You are taking a huge chance with any flat roof. Even if you are assured it was maintained, even if you do routine maintenance yourself.
However, I had a 1999 Saturn 4 door that ran until 268,000 miles. Stong engines in that year's model. But it got to a point that no GM dealer nor any mechanic really wanted to work on it. Lasted almost 25 years with routine maintenance, then a weird timing problem took it out for us. Donated to a charity.
I would now recommend a used Subaru, after you research it.
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What is the worst purchase you ever made? Mine was a Saturn car.But you can use any purchases you made that where a dud [View all]
debm55
Apr 27
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We still have a Saturn SL 2. We can't get rid of the damn thing because we can't find the title.
rsdsharp
Apr 27
#6
dhell laptop w windoze vista. 4 hardrive failures and dhell and staples knew they sold me a lemon.
AllaN01Bear
Apr 27
#7