Used 2004 Saturn VUE Base Consumer Reviews
Best One Out There
04 FWD V6, We wanted something more reliable than our "ol' sludger", Toyota Sienna. We stumbled upon the 04 VUE and really liked it. Plenty of space for a "small" SUV--this looks much more like a mid-size SUV, extremely quick with the Honda 3.5L V6 engine. The redesigned dash is much more appealing and doesn't look like the old S-Series any longer. Plenty of leg room! Can't be beat for a $23K price tag, $25K with leater, moonroof, power seats and MP3 player. The Higlander was too much money and the Escape costs too much to fix the brakes (read other posts here at Edmunds). Good gas milage for a big powerful V6, 25MPG.
2004 Saturn Vue
This is our first Saturn. We were Previously owners of a Mercury Mountaineer but were sold on the 2004 Saturn Vue. Why? Styling is beautiful, gas mileage is MUCH better than our Mountaineer,and we loved the safety features of the Vue. Our new son and his car seat fit well in the middle of the back seat. The cargo area is fabulous with a special compartment to hold groceries and water. We also put our kayaks on the roof with our Yakima kit and the vue handles that well.
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,976158 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,499169 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $4,192195 mi away
summer car
I found that winter driving is not all that great. I put in two sand bags over the rear wheels. New tires on car, "all weather" do nothing for the car. Car is way too light with all the plastic in it. Rocks when cars/trucks pass. Fan squeeks when on low.. windows fog up and feet freeze as well as your rear passengers. Engine is VERY loud and outside sounds are like the door isn't even shut. Drink holder very awkward for driver. 8' cargo has to be on dash to fit.
Good Choice
Prior SUV rode like a truck. The Saturn has the room and comfort with the ride of a sedan. Looked at small SUV's for a year and decided on the Vue.
My Honda Vue
I was a little concerned that a Saturn dealer was putting dealer add ons to these vehicles it seemed out of character adding options you wouldn't want.I love the Honda powertrain same as in my Odyssey.I have had trouble with the reception on FM as well as AM they reconnected the antenna still no improvement taking it back again soon.