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2.25 out of 5 stars

Like a bad marriage

NoNoNo, 04/26/2008
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this Vue thinking it would be great quality. Since it is my 3rd purchase from Saturn. Great price for an suv. From the get go, problem after problem. I would gas up the vehicle to get on the freeway and the max speed it would go was 20 mph? got problem covered through warranty. Now a couple years later, my horn has gone out and thermostat sticks. $2000 worth of cost and Saturn says "no we can't help you, your warranty has expired." the car is only 5 years old. These problems should not be occurring I am trying to get out of this car but no one will take it for trade unless they gouge me! Ouch. I will never buy another Saturn they left a sour taste in my mouth and I don't like it.

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2 out of 5 stars

Saturn Vue

GB, 07/06/2005
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Had 2 recalls and no notification. They were found on the internet. Have had 2 wheel bearings replaced. A very poor design, they can't be lubricated. Extremely poor engineering design. I would never buy another Saturn.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Was Great!

rolo, 04/15/2010
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We purchased this vehicle brand new and have had it for 6 years. It has always been a very reliable vehicle but when there has been an issue and something need to get fixed it has always been a very expensive repair. For example rotors, brakes, the 100,000 mile tune up, but now we have had 2 repairs in the last month the first cost $1,200 and the second one is $2,500, both have been engine problems. So now we are going to say good-bye to our Saturn.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Wanted Inexpensive, Got Cheap

robert noland, 12/26/2002
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I read all the reviews and was hoping for an inexpensive small SUV. Thought I would be fiscally "wise". Got a cheap, poorly crafted car. Been to the shop multiple times. Car doesn't start when temp is below 60. Thank goodness I live in South Florida. Don't buy this car! Save your money and purchase a better vehicle. I will be trading mine in before it is a year old and taking the financial hit.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

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zoe, 07/25/2002
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bad paint spots on gold vue 2002. Had rear cargo door replaced but still have spots all over the vehicle that they said is the metallic in the paint. It looks like a safari vue.

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