2003 Saturn VUE AWD from North America - Comments

I have a 2003 AWD 4 cyl Auto VUE. Bought it new from the dealership.

I have so far replaced the transmission twice (in two years), rotors turned and replaced at least twice, squeaky brake pedal from time to time, the rear windshield wiper works when it wants to, and yesterday, I had both front wheel bearings replaced, the center support bearing replaced, driveline bracket support replaced, the front lower control arm bushing replaced on both sides, and a front wheel alignment, to the tune of 1600 bucks.

I had a tune up at 100K and have all oil changes at the dealership and on time. I have 110K miles, it's paid for, and it's almost seven years old. I have driven it from Jersey to Florida and from Jersey to VA at least three times.

I'm really looking forward to the windshield and the hazard switch issues. Yay. Last GM I buy, and this is my second Saturn. I previously owned a 2000 SC2 manual transmission which, when I traded it in for the Vue, had clutch issues.

I hope to get 10 yrs. out of the old girl, and I'll miss her, but BMW, here I come.