2004 Saturn VUE Sport Plus review from North America

The brakes made loud metal on metal noises at the 500 mile mark. I brought the Vue in for service, and nothing was done. Brought the Vue back in at the 1500 mile mark, and the service tech cleaned the brakes. Brought the Vue in yet again at the 5000 mile mark and the service tech informed me that all the brakes had to be replaced, but they didn't have the parts on hand. Three weeks later they called and scheduled my appointment. Since the brakes have been replaced, they are fine. The process took way too long and soured me on the Saturn brand.

With that said, I must say the Vue is a great vehicle to drive during fair weather. It has plenty of zip for city driving and cruises along the interstate at 75+mph rather smoothly. My gas mileage is 21 city and 25 highway.

I, however, made a huge mistake and didn't go with the all wheel drive model. I live in Minnesota and the front wheel drive Vue (of which I purchased) is brutal in snow and ice. It also does not hold the road on gravel/dirt roads. The vehicle will fishtail and get sucked in the direction of loose gravel. The front wheel drive model would be great for Florida, Texas, etc.