2008 Saturn VUE Consumer Reviews Page 5

First Saturn, very new, but happy so far

Written by: FLH on 05/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Test drove 4 cyl w/ 4 spd auto trany, and didn't like very much. 3.6L V6 w/ 6 spd auto trany drives much better. Traded in 03 CTS Caddy, and VUE does not seem to be far behind on looks, quality, comfort, equipment, etc. Bought leather, and most other packages. Got FWD because AWD is probably higher insurance costs and less gas milage. Have not had long, but am very pleased thus far. Outside and inside styling are both very good.

Favorite Features

Like cleaver storage in spare tire compartment. Like compass and O/S temp gage.

Suggested Improvements

Haven't found any, yet.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Great buy

Written by: LFK on 05/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Picked up our 2008 Saturn VUE XR AWD last week and are loving it! Great ride, toys, size, comfort, quiet ride. Engine pick up is quick but for this the gas mileage suffers a bit but it's hard to find it all in one vehicle- power, economy and versatility. I would suggest the $595 convenience package as it provides a couple of nice additions- rain sensing wipers, heated washer nozzels and remote start system. I would have liked a back-up sensor or camera available like is offered in the Outlook. Overall very satisfied so far.

Favorite Features

Comfortable interior, rain sensing wipers, nav system, XM radio, 257 horsepower, heated seats, voice commands, OnStar, advanced audio (10 speakers)

Suggested Improvements

Power rear gate, back up sensors or camera, power passanger seat, 6 cd with nav system, flip up or take out rear seats

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Excellent Overall Package

Written by: Anthony on 05/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE Red Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My wife and I just bought our first Saturn. Very pleased with the buying experience, which is another first for me. The Vue is an excellent choice for a family of 4 that needs a vehicle with extra cargo room or light towing capability(we will tow our 2 jet- skis), but still want some sporting character. I love the VVT V6 with 6spd automatic! Tapshift feature makes it more fun/engaging to drive and give an extra measure of control over the driving character. The Red Line has minimal body roll, very good handling for an SUV, solid brake pedal feel, good steering feel, and an awesome interior. Seats are supportive and comfortable. There are many thoughtfull touches/features in the interior

Favorite Features

Exterior styling is very attractive. Excellent interior quality and attractive styling(material, textures, layout, ergonomics are all good). 3.6L V6 and 6spd auto is an excellent powertrain combination. Clean engine compartment layout. Reclining rear passenger seats are very comfortable. Storage!

Suggested Improvements

A longer front armrest would nice. Dash-mounted power acc. outlet would be a nice addition (but there are 3 throughout the vehicle). A few body gaps around the tailgate are on the large side compared to Japanese makes, but overall acceptable level (doors and hood are good)

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Worth the price

Written by: NJ on 05/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Waited 3 months to write review. So far I like the VUE a lot. Only problem is heated washer fluid doesn't work. Lots of features more expensive suv's have. Read the manual - found out "wow" stuff. Ride is nice. Seats are way too short though - I'm tall. And lack support - feel like I get tossed around in turns. Can't get as much in back as my last wagon. Bikes and recycle cans don't fit. Old wagon they did as did a washing machine and snow blower. Don't care about XM or OnStar - won't renew. Wish trailer hitch was 2" not 1 1/4" - had to buy adapter for bike rack - not it sticks out. But overall it's a great small suv for the price. I hope it holds up over time. Had more but limited space here.

Favorite Features

Storage, quality look inside, heated cloth seats, pick up and so much more.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage - hope it improves - 7 tanks - under 16 MPG avg(back roads) factory sunroof

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Unhappy customer

Written by: acerjac on 05/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE Red Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Purchase our vue in Nov. The first week we had it the check engine light came on and the panel went out. The dealer reset the code and told us it was the gas cap. After another week or two the check engine light came on again. To make a long story short. We have had our vue in 8 or 9 times to the dealer. Parts have been replaced and wire harnesess spliced. We requested a buy back from GM. My wifes father worked for GM for 35 years. The bottom line is they told us too bad. Offered extended warrenty only. The dealer would not even work with us on a trade in. Offered 21000 for trade on a 30000 vue with 3000 miles. I will NEVER buy GM again. Avoid the problems stay away from this and saturn.

Favorite Features

Comfortable until it broke.

Suggested Improvements

CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!! Better engineering. I cant beleive they sell these pieces of crap.

34 out 52 people found this review helpful

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Like it - our first VUE

Written by: Doris on 04/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We really like our new Vue. Ride is very comfortable. Easy to handle. Very smooth ride. Like the crossover. Lots of favorable comments on it from people when we are out and about.

Favorite Features

Love the heated seats, auto heat/cooling, OnStar, XM radio, remote start, auto sensor windshied wipers. Lots of great features.

Suggested Improvements

Need to put the cup holders in front of the gear stick. Too low. It is clumsy to pick up cup from it. Prefer having a lock/unlock on the front passenger door so they don't have to wait for the driver to unlock the door to get out. Better gas mileage. Auto open back gate. Longer arm rest.

9 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Love my first SUV

Written by: Hector on 04/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

For long I have wanted a SUV, but It seem to me that there was not one available with a gas conscience. I always thought that GM made big, clumsy, thirsty, cars, boy was I wrong. I just love my new VUE. The looks is great, the interior is amazing, and the quality is reaching the same quality demanded from an average consumer. The engine is powerful and you can barely notice at the gas gauge, like in the old days. The VVT seems a bit slow to react when going to high revs, but when it gets there you will notice. The heated seats are not very useful down south, but came standard with the trim package. The 6 six speed transmission sometimes is also slow to react, ( My previous car was a 5 speed

Favorite Features

Interior, engine, driving fun, steering, CD changer, climatronic, general automation.

Suggested Improvements

Better sound (Bass, Audio Level), higher limit for top speed, 100 mph seems low for me.

2 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great Deal

Written by: Great Deal on 04/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This is our second Saturn. We previously had a Relay. Although it was reliable it had many small nagging issues. We are hoping that the VUE will be a step up from the Relay. The 4 cylinder provides ample power and the gas mileage is around 22 mpg. We expect this to get better as the vehicle breaks in. Time will tell if this was a good choice. At the price we paid, it seems we can't go wrong. The only option we ordered was the Prefered package.

Favorite Features

Auto stick transmission. Standard radio provides excellent sound. Power drivers seat and automatic climate control.

Suggested Improvements

Too early to tell, ems very well thought out.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Love at First Sight!

Written by: nasaman on 04/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I decided to test drive the 2008 VUE based on the rave reports I'd seen from European automotive writers (GM introduced the car there as the Opel Antara in 2006). I instantly fell in love & bought one although I plan to trade it for the 2010 Plug-in VUE with an EV range almost equal to that of the 2010 Chevy Volt. I'm not an impulse buyer, so I did extensive research after my test drive. Bottom line: IMO the '08 Vue is the best suv on the world market for the money. Only BMW's X5 (nearly the same size/shape) is equal at 2-3X the price!

Favorite Features

European handling & predictablilty, impeccable interior materials, outstanding fit & finish (BMW/Cadillac quality), gorgeous exterior, comfort, convenience & features of a Lexus, extremely quiet ride, stability control even works towing my boat, ample air bags, XM radio, OnStar

Suggested Improvements

The vue's cruise control has a design flaw causing it to downshift 1 or 2 gears on even very gradual inclines; a recall is needed (meanwhile, the Vue's numerous other assets allow me to live with this --I just don't use it)

15 out 15 people found this review helpful

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5 Saturns & the best is the new Vue

Written by: Steve on 04/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Since 1996, I have owned 3 S series, an L300 and the 2008 Vue. I have experienced the Saturn evolution firsthand and, overall, am very satisfied with the brand. The new Vue is my first SUV and, so far, I have nothing but praise for the experience. I have been driving it for a week and the ride is very comfortable and the styling, both interior and exterior, is the finest Saturn has offered. I bought the 4 cylinder model for economy and drive 60 on the freeway and have averaged 22- 27 combo. Coupling this engine with a 6-speed transmission would improve the driving performance, though. The increased storage and bigger/better glove box are definite pluses.

Favorite Features

Interior storage, bigger glovebox, heated front seats and Euro styling. Standard 4-wheel disc brakes, ABS, traction & stability control & multiple airbags are plus safety features. Recommend the leather option for a more opulent look & feel, it really sets off the interior.

Suggested Improvements

6-speed transmission with the XE 4 cylinder engine; temp. & alternator guages on the dashboard; interior liftgate release. Console cupholders are too low to the floor.

20 out 22 people found this review helpful

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