Used 2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Saturn VUE - Not a Good Investment
Andie007, 12/29/2006
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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At 3 months a number of on-board computers were replaced. The driver's mirror cover hinges broke off at 20,000 km and replaced for $120.00 CDN. It broke off again at 66,000 km. Had a number of other recalls, which seems typical today for most new N. Am. vehicles. I kept telling my dealership about the "buzzing sound" coming from my VUE's front end. I said it was the tranny. My dealership is great, but I am still baffled by no one telling me the 2002 and 2003 Saturn automatic transmissions (the VTi) were big problems - and were discontinued after the 2003 model. Tranny blew at 77,000 km. VUE is worth $2,500 less now than what buy-out at lease-end in 9 months will be. Loud road noise too!
the good/the bad/and the not reliable
rhonnybeware, 02/28/2004
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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ive had my vue only 4 months and it has been in the service dept 5 times,from pink fluid leak to clicking noise under the hood to noise in the dash and the worst of all 4 times for a very bad transmission problem that is still no good. talk with the manufactures said not enough to be sent in as a lemon. so to anyone out there if you are looking to buy a vue,really think again.will be trading this lemon in may have to pay more but i want good and reliablity in a vehicle. fell in love with vue when i saw it now really unhappy!! with performance.
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My VUE experience
Kyle, 02/02/2006
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought the '03 VUE (4cyl/5spd) for my wife 3 years ago, it now has 74,000 miles. Have many squeaks and rattles that have never been fixed. Factory tires were bald at 30K, replaced with Yokohamas that have worn well. Extremely loud road noise. Not pleased with the gas mileage, get around 23mpg overall, about 25-26 on the hwy. A strut bearing and something with the computer has been replaced under extended warranty, aside from that it has been cheap to maintain. It does fit both of us well, she's short and I'm tall. I used to sell Saturns and was confident in their quality. Have not seen the same quality in the VUE as in an SL series.
Last Saturn I buy
J Huff, 10/18/2005
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I love and still have my 1993 Saturn SL, so when I was in the market for a new car, Saturn was my choice. Sadly I made a mistake, since our purchase, we have had a recall for the rear suspension, had to put in a new transmission and put up with "shoddy" workmanship. My 1993 SL1 drives much quiter and better. No wonder GM is in trouble.
It Fits My Needs
Paarshot, 06/14/2007
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this vehicle used with 50,000 miles on it. I knew what I was getting. I am 6"3" and wanted a roomy commuter that was fun to drive and got good economy. The Vue does all of this. Plus, I am fortunate to have the plastic body panels because the car is Black and shows no side damage. I chose this combination of 4 cyl/CVT because it fits my needs. If you want better acceleration and towing capacity, get the V-6. With the 7/70,000 warranty on the transmission I am not concerned. I chose the front wheel drive for economy and simplicity. I occasionally go over a mountain pass, but with the traction control and a knowledge of how to drive in snow, it is no problem.