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I've had two Saturns with the L24 engine.
Nice little engine; for my daughters while they were in high school, now college. To me, they feel like a cheap 4-banger. But to be honest, they start every time, have run reliably with very few problems (all minor), and are fuel/maintenance efficient. They're like the energizer bunny - they just keep right on going, and going.
The only major problem with the engine was when one of them was stolen. Apparently it fired right up as always.
I don't think I'd care to have one in my GT. There are too many other low-cost easy alternatives to increasing mileage. Taller, narrower tires, increase breathing for the old CIH engine, electric fan, advanced timing, better carburation, and A FIFTH GEAR!
Without any of these alterations (except for the carb) I have gotten 31.2 miles to the gallon since June 18th of last year. That includes city, freeway, and idling in the garage while I fiddle with the carb / timing.
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