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Over 200,000 miles
Kinsy, 05/06/2020
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just surpassed 200,000 miles and have only had to replace minor things that you’d expect at this mileage. She’s still going strong. I’d buy another.
Great ride 2006 Vue 4 cyl
Art, 09/06/2018
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought it to do Uber/Lyft. Paid $2800 in May of 2018. September 5th ac was a $510 repair. Other than oil changes this was my first expense. Everyone has nice things to say about it. Mine was a one owner car so it was taken care off.
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Reliable and Practical
Allen Pack, 07/14/2018
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Saturn Vue, in my case at least, has been extremely reliable. Bought it used with 97,000 miles on it. Only had to do standard maintenance so far, including changing the brakes out and getting a tune-up at the 125,000 mile mark, putting on new tires, changing the battery once, and getting an oil change every 3,000 miles. I have the 2.2 liter Ecotec 4 cylinder mated to a 4 speed auto. transmission, and I gotta say the power is lacking from this pair. I don't care too much about speed, but this thing is slow. Just out of curiosity I did time it, and it takes just about 11 seconds to get from 0-60 mph. Fuel economy is okay, I can average anywhere from 21-25 mpg, it just depends on what my commute demands out of my foot on the gas pedal. Also, running the A/C which is ice cold, on these 100° Texas Summer days will take a toll on the fuel economy. Overall storage space and roominess is actually excellent for being a compact SUV. Soft touch materials all throughout the cabin are nice, and the captains chairs up front are super comfortable. Even though I replaced the radio and sound system entirely, the stock set up is decent for those who want to keep it simple and have good sound quality. Wind noise is kind of bad, but ride comfort from the Mapherson Struts are nice. I personally have to take it slower in the rain because this vehicle hydro planes like crazy, although that could be just a combination of the tires I put on and me. Overall, I would highly recommend this vehicle as a cheaper reliable small family hauler/ beater vehicle, but if you want something to use as nothing but a commuter, unless you just want an SUV, I'd look for a compact sedan.
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Nice all around car, but needs tweaking
Heather, 05/26/2009
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the VUE with the following critera - better gas mileage than most small SUVs, room for my family and our stuff, and fun to drive. I'd say that all in all, it meets those requirements. I generally get 24-25 mpg, with roughly 70% highway and 30% city driving. There's plenty of room, and it's not a bad drive. If you're looking for a car-like ride though, it's not for you. It rides more like a truck. I am a bit disappointed in the overall interior - it looks relatively cheap and plastic-y. The larger disappointment is that there is a LOT of road noise apparent in the cabin. I never thought that feature of a car would bother me like it does. I'll definitely know better next time
Red Line Great Car So Far
Red Line V6, 08/06/2008
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought it with 26000 miles on it as a 2 year lease return. I was reluctant to get a V6, but when I found out that Honda made the engine that was put into the Red Line, I made the leap and bought it. Mileage is not bad, but could be better- but not as bad as I thought it might have been. I average about 23-26. Great looking leather, and lots of power and torque. Glad I got it, now I can tow!