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Review of my first real car
20yrold, 01/06/2009
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Saturn in 2008 and was a little worried from all the stories that I have heard. But to my relief none of them were true. I have had my car for almost a year and I have no no complaints. The only work that I have had to do was replace the front left wheel bearing, but i bought the car like that so I know what I was getting into. I love the way it rides and the way it feels like a small car when its not. My only complaint is that the dash is a little hard to dismantle when trying to put in a cd player, I lost 2 screws that I recovered and the hazard light button, and have no clue where it went, and no clue where to get another one.
If you plan to buy one, take mine please!
addicted2mickey, 12/22/2006
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned my VUE for 14 months and plan to get rid of her ASAP. I've been a loyal Saturn owner for 10 years but I think that's coming to its end. Read other owners' reviews and you'll see this model is plagued with problems beyond 40,000 miles (conveniently just after the warranty expires). The high ratings and good reviews are mainly before the 40,000 mile mark. The vinyl on the dashboard has been flaking and currently she is just sitting in my parking spot undrivable. It started as an occasional thumping under the hood and has progressed to a blinking check engine light and no acceleration. No one knows what's wrong. Parts and labor are extremely expensive for a Saturn. Buy something else.
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Excellent car for the money
Lynne, 03/05/2010
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We drive our Vue regularly in the West Virginia mountains and enjoy the power the Honda engine provides. Gas mileage is great on the road (26 mpg) and good around town (20 mpg). I've had the most trouble with sunroof leaking but keeping the drain lines cleaned out seems to have solved that problem. Replaced right wheel bearing around 35K and the radio and tires just this year. I've really liked this car, the size is perfect. We got the side air bags. I hope to keep it for many more years. It still looks and runs like new.
Transmission issues
horriblecar1, 07/12/2012
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car 4 months ago used and now am experiencing issues with it. It was shaking back and fourth.... stop and go traffic was horrifying because I was afraid the rpms were going to drop and the car would shut off. Also the car had extremely poor pick up and when I would come to a stop the car would occasionally not go when I put my foot on the gas and then it would take off and sound like someone hit me from behind. Don't purchase this car better yet just get a bike...
The Honda engine is great
Jim, 01/09/2005
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I really like the way my VUE accelerates. The 250hp V6 Honda engine makes it by far the best Saturn I've owned (the VUE is my third Saturn). It's exactly what I wanted: nice styling, great pick-up when you step on the gas, and a good value. Oh yeah, smooth ride too.