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Used 2006 Saturn VUE Base Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

An Excellent Vehicle

Chas, 12/28/2005
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This vehicle is a surprise considering all of the negative press it has received. The performance is excellent, The gas mileage is excellent for the size of the engine, the interior is attractive, and comfortable, and the steering and handling are very good...even in the recent snow, and ice storms. The build quality of this car is excellent. No rattles, squeaks, or wind noise. Plus a careless door opening, or shopping a cart bump won't require a trip to the body shop.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun & affordable

retired, 09/08/2005
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the second VUE that I have owned. I know Edmunds rates it a little above average for mileage. Comfort , looks, and service. I can't say enough about the service. It's 5 star. I took it on a trip to FL and averaged 27mpg. That 3.5 l v6 is great.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Our First Saturn

Bruce Walters, 09/19/2005
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is our first Saturn and we love it. My wife is the main driver of this VUE and we just got back from a trip to the Smoky Mountains in Tennesee. We put on 2200 miles after only having the VUE for 10 days. It performed very well and we got good gas mileage, about 27 mpg on the road.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Go for it!

Jay, 01/05/2006
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The '06 is a great improvement over our '03 VUE AWD. We still have the '03 and now have an '06 brother for her. I really enjoy the acceleration and the ride height. The interior seems tighter now and has improved to what you would expect out of a car. I really like the new seat material and the heated seats. I would of never bought heated seats for a car, now I wouldnt buy one without it. The new Euro style exterior design is most appealing. The wind and engine noise is less now. The VUE is no more of a soccer moms car than any other, if you want to impress the chicks, buy a sports car. If you want to save the money and buy an enjoyable SUV that wont break your wallet, go for the VUE

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Nice but needs improvement

S Grathwohl, 09/21/2005
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Have small problems such as windshield washer fluid leakage. Antifreeze leakage. Rear brakes need to be turned at 20,000 miles. Rattle noise from engine compartment. Rubber moulding around rear doors becomes detached easily. Larger problem with replacement of trans-axle at 21,000 miles. Vehicle rides hard and expect to replace struts and shocks by 25,000 miles.

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