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Love at First Sight!
nasaman, 04/19/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I decided to test drive the 2008 VUE based on the rave reports I'd seen from European automotive writers (GM introduced the car there as the Opel Antara in 2006). I instantly fell in love & bought one although I plan to trade it for the 2010 Plug-in VUE with an EV range almost equal to that of the 2010 Chevy Volt. I'm not an impulse buyer, so I did extensive research after my test drive. Bottom line: IMO the '08 Vue is the best suv on the world market for the money. Only BMW's X5 (nearly the same size/shape) is equal at 2-3X the price!
Love my first SUV
Hector, 04/24/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For long I have wanted a SUV, but It seem to me that there was not one available with a gas conscience. I always thought that GM made big, clumsy, thirsty, cars, boy was I wrong. I just love my new VUE. The looks is great, the interior is amazing, and the quality is reaching the same quality demanded from an average consumer. The engine is powerful and you can barely notice at the gas gauge, like in the old days. The VVT seems a bit slow to react when going to high revs, but when it gets there you will notice. The heated seats are not very useful down south, but came standard with the trim package. The 6 six speed transmission sometimes is also slow to react, ( My previous car was a 5 speed
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Like it - our first VUE
Doris, 04/25/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We really like our new Vue. Ride is very comfortable. Easy to handle. Very smooth ride. Like the crossover. Lots of favorable comments on it from people when we are out and about.
Unhappy customer
acerjac, 05/01/2008
2008 Saturn VUE Red Line 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchase our vue in Nov. The first week we had it the check engine light came on and the panel went out. The dealer reset the code and told us it was the gas cap. After another week or two the check engine light came on again. To make a long story short. We have had our vue in 8 or 9 times to the dealer. Parts have been replaced and wire harnesess spliced. We requested a buy back from GM. My wifes father worked for GM for 35 years. The bottom line is they told us too bad. Offered extended warrenty only. The dealer would not even work with us on a trade in. Offered 21000 for trade on a 30000 vue with 3000 miles. I will NEVER buy GM again. Avoid the problems stay away from this and saturn.
Excellent Overall Package
Anthony, 05/14/2008
2008 Saturn VUE Red Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife and I just bought our first Saturn. Very pleased with the buying experience, which is another first for me. The Vue is an excellent choice for a family of 4 that needs a vehicle with extra cargo room or light towing capability(we will tow our 2 jet- skis), but still want some sporting character. I love the VVT V6 with 6spd automatic! Tapshift feature makes it more fun/engaging to drive and give an extra measure of control over the driving character. The Red Line has minimal body roll, very good handling for an SUV, solid brake pedal feel, good steering feel, and an awesome interior. Seats are supportive and comfortable. There are many thoughtfull touches/features in the interior
Buyers remorse
PO'd in Pittsburgh, 02/18/2009
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Never regretted a purchase of anything as much as this vehicle. I have had it for 14 months and I am in the process of buying a Dodge Nitro. I can't wait to be out of it. Nothing but problems. Airbag, stereo, hood, wipers, windows, heater fan...should I go on? Oh and it has had to be towed 4 times for a dead battery! Gas mileage is no where near what it is advertised at.
Nice car, but many mechanical flaws
Mark, 04/06/2008
2008 Saturn VUE Red Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Shopped around test drove the Saturn Vue Redline and fell in love with the car. The car has been in the shop the past month. CD player doesn't work. CD freezes and you can't eject it. Door handles stick making it difficult to open the door. Creaking sounds between the dash and the windshield. Currently in a loaner Saturn Vue XR and everything works fine. I actually prefer the XR. The Redline is a Red Flag.
So Disappointed!
Rachel, 08/22/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the first Saturn I have owned. Initially I loved it, great body style, fun to drive, great interior design, and many comfort features. However, I have had my Vue back to the shop 4 times in 6 months. I bought it new and initially they had to fix a dent, a scratch, and replace the inside drivers door secondary to damage. They convinced me to buy the carbright warranty but within a week the leather front seats and arm rests were stained and had to be replaced. I went for the first oil change and they found a cracked washer fluid resevoir that then was replaced. Now the seats are stained again and they will not fix it!
My VUE is a lemon
paul b, 11/25/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I like driving the car. It has pep and is comfortable. The 40 feet turning radius makes it hard to park and turn around. The V-6 burns more gas around town than I like. I sure wish they had an engine size midway between the 4 cyl and the V6, about 3000cc. On cold mornings the car will not start correctly; it "searches" for an idle speed which it can't find. It will not accelerate until it is warmed up. The dealer and Saturn engineers cannot find the problem. It is 33 days in the shop and remains there. They keep throwing more new parts at it, but the problem persists. It meets the Virginia criteria for a lemon. GM says no other Vue's have reported this problem. Its now a sour experience.
Impressive
underdog, 01/01/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was not planning on purchasing a Vue. After seeing the quality and test driving it, I was very impressed. I didn't care for the gas mileage, but figured it was a trade off for the AWD and power for Maine driving. I opted out of the original Vue with the 4- cylinder engine. Please take the lack of power into consideration when making your final decision. But, true to their word, Saturn took my 4-cyl. back and put me in to a 6 cyl AWD. What a difference in vehicles. Overall, the Vue has been a pleasant vehicle for me to drive. I use this vehicle for business and drive it every day. When you drive past an older Vue, you'll be proud of how far along they've come.
VUE 08 XR
towanna, 01/25/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the cloth heated seats, the lighting, the color, easy parking and handling. Little problem w/ the cd player. I get postive comments everytime people say wow that's a Saturn?
not so happy vue owner
deehvue08, 08/12/2011
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
we have a 2008 vue-xe and it's giving me headache lately. problems: won't start, key stucked in the ignition, no lights, battery dead, OnStar off... just sucks! hoping for a good suggestion from anyone who got the same issues as mine.
i just got this car on monday and drove it
john e lows , 02/02/2021
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful
only 2 days i had this car and the coolant leaking and cant find where its coming from
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