2003 Saturn VUE review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear wheel bearing,at 1,000 miles.
General comments?
Sorry. I have to laugh about the previous comments about owners of there 2003 Saturn Vue. In another week the odometer of my Vue will turn over 140,000 miles. Other than a slight noise coming from the rear wheel, when new, I have had, virtually no problems with the car. It has not required one in or out of warranty service call.
You see, I bought the GM engine - not Honda and the American transmission - not the Japanese CVT transmission. I change oil, about every 5,000 miles because it's easy to remember. New sets of brake pads, maybe 3 times.
It's a great, trouble free car!
If you had problems with other than the Honda engine or the CVT transmission, then my advice is to do not go to a Saturn dealer for service. Their rates are outrageous and the service work is typically padded - big time. I know, I have owned 4 Saturns.
GM is a good company and the Saturns are good cars.
Think I'm full of it... I'm not.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Astro |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2007 |