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I must be lucky
Slick, 04/23/2008
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
I was surprised to read so many negative reviews about the Vue both from owners and the press. Bought new (w/ heavy incentives) for <$20k & owned for 4 years. No service issues at all, other than rear suspension recall. I avg. 20 mpg city & 26-28 mpg hwy. Pros: crisp exterior styling, 17" wheels, roomy/comfortable interior, agile handling, excellent power, dent- resistant polymer panels, great fuel economy, buttery-smooth Honda engine/transmission Cons: cheap-looking interior, wind/road noise, sometimes bouncy ride, a few squeaks & rattles, lots of nooks & crannies make washing a pain All in all, it's been a great car nimble yet roomy, fun-to-drive, and economical.
Safe and Reliable
Chrystal, 05/08/2019
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in 2014 and it was already 10yrs old with 138k miles. She has great control in snowy/icy conditions, and is a very roomy family vehicle. Never had any issues until I was involved in a 5 car hit and run. Both of my children were in the car, but the car looked like it had only been in a fender- bender. Initially, I replaced the rear axle ($500), but ultimately had to replace the engine (roughly $2k). The only issue was most mechanics wouldn't work on it due to the complicated engine. If i had to do it all over again, I'd purchase this vehicle again in a heartbeat!
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Finally
CHRISTINEL, 11/01/2003
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Looked at the 03 and wasn't as impressed with as I am the 04. The interior is much nicer better fit and finish. V6 Much quieter and the handling is great. Would tell anyone to look at the 04s. Huge improvements!!
Sick of it.
pete ruc, 11/07/2015
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vue for 7 years and put a 110000 miles on it, it has 165 k now. It runs ok, but I spend a lot of money to keep it on the road. Transmission, 5 speed manual replaced once with a used one 1000, slave cylinder , clutch and shifting linkage replaced once $1000, ac $550, different suspension parts 1000 + and it's still not right, interior falls apart, electrical issues with instrument cluster. Paint just falls off this car on the plastic body panals. Breaks are crap, calipers freeze up ruining rotors. Road noise, leaks from moonroof, and forget about keeping the seats or carpet clean water will stain them. Comfort ? Put a pillow behind your back on long drives or you will be hurting. I wanna get rid of it but it runs still ok, timing chain makes noise on start up but it has been like that for 4 years or so. Parts are cheap to buy but they are cheap quality and don't last. The best thing about this vue is the cargo room and mpg, 21 to 27. I always bought us made cars ford's dodge and lots of gm. Saturn, Pontiacs and chevys and this one cost me the most to own. The resale value sucs, and after putting all that $ in tu it it's not worth to sell it just yet. It was cheap to buy but no pleasure drivin it at all.
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Wonderful SUV
swatwife, 04/09/2012
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2004 Saturn Vue in 2009. It has been a wonderful vehicle to drive! Always very reliable, roomy, great for hauling and an overall pleasant ride.