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A reliable SUV
the_good_car, 01/01/2015
2005 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
49 of 55 people found this review helpful
I bought an 05 Saturn four years ago w 100k miles. It now has over 175k. The car isn't perfect. The interior is cheap, the front buckets are not well designed. It is, on uphill climbs, underpowered. It's also a bit noisy on the highway, but actually not more so than say, a Volvo xc90 (I drove one the other day, actually the Volvo is noisier). Parts are ridiculously cheap. It shares a platform with every other gm brand. many parts like the brakes are common to a half dozen models. The four cylinder is known is the iron duke and is regarded as one of the most reliable engines gm has ever made. ( though, the suspension is mediocre). Bottom line-very low cost of ownership.
Awesome Car
Mike, 08/19/2018
2005 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Saturn is one of the best cars I ever owned, and Ive owned 3 before GM got their hands on them. I wish the original company would come back and make new cars. The Vue has been outstanding. I purchased it from a Chevy dealer in 2015 with 76k miles. I replaced the brakes and timing belt. It has been the perfect vehicle. Routine maintenance on the Honda drivetrain and it runs forever. I wish more cars would go to a plastic body. No dents but a few scratches. I really enjoy driving this SUV. It has real pep. The simplicity of the vehicle is what makes it so convenient.
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Excellent Value
HappyOwner, 01/09/2009
2005 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle to replace my 1996 SL2. GM was running the employee pricing and 0% financing for my VUE V6 AWD with leather seats, Safe and Sound package and sunroof, which I got for about 25K. The AWD is fantastic, getting me through the worst of weather with confidence. OnStar has been a great feature, giving me directions, answering questions if a warning light comes on on the dashboard and with their remote unlock service. The car accelerates well, steers well, is comfortable for long drives and has a tremendous amount of cargo space for a compact SUV. Three years later, I still love this vehicle.
Luck of the draw
trek, 04/14/2009
2005 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
An odd vehicle that I bought because my wife liked/wanted it. Initially I didnt think like it much at all. We've used this Vue to tow, haul and carry everything from sea kayaks to dirt bikes as well as a 4000lb trailer across the USA. Its been in the snow in Canada and the desert SW heat as well as off road trails in various parts of the country (after decent tires were added). Its an odd vehicle that has been clobbered by depreciation but I have to say out of the European, Japanese and American vehicles Ive owned over the years, this thing has been the little engine that could. Great family car too. The dealers on the other hand, are so bad I will not darken their doors. Ever.
Love my Saturn
Lee, 04/21/2016
2005 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great reliable car, it just goes and goes
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