Got a good job out of college, and it was time to move up the ride ladder. I bought my first brand-new car in August 1991. It cost about $13,000. I consciously bought American, and Saturn was supposed to be GM's import killer. This car was solid and sporty. Not QUITE up to Japanese car standards, it had a couple annoying rattles. Overall, I LOVED this car. Owned it for about 9 years.