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Used 2003 Saturn VUE Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Never Again

Kirk, 11/18/2008
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The front suspension is poorly designed. The transmission gives you whiplash every time you put it into drive. The valve covers leak like Niagra Falls. Tried to fix valve cover leak, found you had to take the intake off to replace the valve covers and spark plugs. Would cost $500 - $600 to have Saturn replace these parts. What a joke, who approved this design. Tranny clunks into drive. This issue started very early on and was defined by the dealer as standard operating procedure. Oil filter cover had to be replaced, overpriced at ~$30, should of been free (had a design issue which was fixed) the attendant just laughed at this sug. You will never ever find me at a Saturn/GM dealership again

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Better than I thought

KKMC, 08/13/2003
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The VUE was not my first choice, but with all the incentives and the GM Card points, I had to go for it. The pickup from a dead stop is very good, and the gas mileage runs between 21 and 26. The VUE has a ton of interior room; adults can actually sit comfortably in the back seat. My wife and I are very pleased with this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best in class . . .

XRAY Dean, 12/29/2002
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

After driving quite a few cars I felt the Vue was the best choice in class. It gets very good milage with the cvt. Power is just there for you. It doesn't throw you in the seat mind you, but, suddenly your going along at a ticketable pace. All this with no jerking of the transmission. I love it

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Saturn Vue

Mie4evEr1, 07/09/2003
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I can't say those so much wrong with this vehicle. The biggest problem i'd have to say it that its a very jumpy car. I can't explain this very well but when i put it in Park (P) the car jumps backa dn forth and this isnt very good if your in a tight parking spot.. it can cause u to hit the car infront or in back of you. The interior is a little too much plastic, but I guess that what you get for the price your paying.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

If you like sitting in the waiting area.

T.C., 04/27/2003
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I"ve had my VUE less than a year and have taken it in for the "Service Engine Soon" sensor light 5 times. The 1st three times it was the emission's, the 4th time was the coolant, the 5th time was only one day after the 4th time. They still can not figure out what is wrong and I have to take it back for a 6th time. The gas mileage is not the greatest. The AWD has kicked in unexpectedly when it didn't need to. I can't wait to get rid of this lemon.

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