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Used 2005 Saturn VUE Base Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable car

TazMan1942, 04/20/2005
2005 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased my first Saturn, a VUE, and my wife and are extremely happy with the car. I am very impressed with the smooth acceleration and shifting tranny. I know the engine is a Honda, but I was curious about the transmission as we tow it behind our RV. I spoke with a Saturn technician and he gave me great detail about the tranny being a oil bath system built by Honda as well. In fact it apprears the front drive train including the axle is all Honda. GM definitely did the right thing here. I would give the car a 10 but the only negitive is the steering when accelerating in a short turn. It sometime acts a little loose feeling. But on a whole we love this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fast, Intuitive, Practical

Brian, 05/12/2005
2005 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Having driven Saturns almost since they were introduced, I've always rated them high. During that time another car I found a pleasure to drive was the powerful Honda Pilot. What a thrill it was to find that same 3.5 ltr v6 in the ever reliable Saturn brand. It makes getting on a highway much easier and is the most powerful engine Saturn has ever used. Not only that, but there's enough insulation in the interior cabin to bring the noise notorious in Saturns to an all-time low. Its cabin is quite large for a smaller size SUV and has upgraded it's interior materials. The rear cargo organizer + Mp3 cd radio with RDS capabilties are welcome additions. Driving is more enjoyable than ever.

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5 out of 5 stars

Rock n Roll

m of sactown, 05/26/2005
2005 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you want a fast SUV with all the feel and performance of a sports car then you will just love the Saturn VUE Redline. We have the Black V6. I test drove the 4 banger. Don't settle for it. The 250 hp Honda motor is wild, but the AWD keeps it on the road nicely. Do yourself a favor. Buy a VUE, and look hard as you blow past the gas hog lunch box SUV's out there.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good car for the money!

Mdewman77, 09/11/2008
2005 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I really enjoyed my 2005 Saturn Vue. I had to give it up though because of the monthly payments, but I would buy another one in a heart beat. I wish the gas mileage was better at 22, but hey its prety good for a SUV. They improved the exterior design alot in 2007 and redid it in 2008, so I can't complain there. We only had the gas cap fail the emissions, other than that we didn't have many problems. I recommend it!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Vue from here

fishhead, 03/25/2005
2005 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

V6 FWD, with awesome acceleration,and a smooth, comfortable ride. It zips down the turnpike at 85 in total silence. Gets good fuel economy for 250hp. It's probably the best value in its class. I vowed not to own another American car until i drove this. Go test drive one.

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