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4 out of 5 stars

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tmjdragon, 07/18/2009
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Ive had this Vue since 2005 My mother in law owned before me and she too had to take it in alot. But since Ive had it I have not had to take it in, but Ive had a few problems of my own. the wheel bearing went out 3 times (the rear) and I replaced it my self but recieved the wrong part but it still works. the transmission well it is tempermental it likes to stutter then it goes of course saturn mech says they all do that so Ive been dealing with that since 2007. Its not a bad car and my wife has put that corn fuel in it, seems to run alright with it even though saturn says dont cause it wont run with it

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Run away and don't look back

Run Awat Quick, 10/12/2008
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought this used over a year ago and it has had numerous issues. Shifter assembly, bad struts, leaky seals, motor on rear wiper went out and now clutch is out. Tires also highest price ones on market to replace. Was conned into extended warranty but nothing yet has been covered by it, and now it has expired. The window buttons are in an awkward spot in the middle and collect dust really bad with deep finger wells. It now has 91,000 miles and I'm not sure it will make it to 100K. Researched numerous issues about transmissions and bad timing chains which cause motor failure. This vehicle is not well built and I will never buy Saturn again. I have spent more on repairs than payments.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

GM Rip Off, the worst Suv Ever!!!

Roman's, 03/09/2009
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought it used with a rebuilt transmission and 50,105 which went at 55,020. GM had done anything to fix this issues of thousands of bad VTI's transmissions for 2002-2004 4wd Vue's. First and last time I buy American cars. What a shame that we can't rely and support our own products no wonder why people prefer Japanese Engineering those are for sure reliable vehicles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome SUV

adamsd, 10/27/2003
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my Vue!! I have NEVER been in a mini-SUV that was so spacious. Finally, my knees don't touch the steering column and my head doesn't scrape the roof. Also, I prefer manual transmittion, and all the other SUVs either don't offer it or it's a special order. Great feel and a comfortable ride. You won't regret the vehicle. (Powerpack and ABS worth extra cost).

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2.63 out of 5 stars

ANOTHER VUE CUSTOMER WITH TRAN PROBLEM

rosetiger, 10/02/2009
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just purchased this car about 3-4 months ago I have put 8000 miles on it which brings it to 78000 miles total on the car. I loved this car. I was driving it last week and the transmission just went out completely on me. I was looking on the internet and was so surprised that so many other people have had this same problem. I now have to get the transmission fixed and trade it in right away. This is unbelieveable and I would never get another saturn or recommend it to anyone. please do not purchase or you will have the same problem

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