2003 Saturn VUE review from North America
"Plenty of power for an econo sized SUV"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Some minor issues:
Rear doors squeak when opening
Interior - Front seat cushion cover edge became loose.
Starts hard sometimes.
General comments?
This is a great car and fun to drive. We decided on this after 2 months of serious anal (Engineer) searching. We were looking for 1-2 year old used and low step in height, but... We started with the Trailblazer, but it was too hard to get into and too pricey. The next option was a Pathfinder, but I couldn't find anyone that wanted to sell me one!!! Living in Michigan there are not that many to search from either. We "stumbled" upon the Vue and after looking at a used one decided on a NEW one. The price was great and MUCH less than a 1-2 year old Pathfinder or Trailblazer. We love this car and are so glad to stay in the GM (Saturn) family.
Favorite Features:
3.5L V-6 is gutsy and the 5-speed transmission provides great fuel economy
Ample leg room (I am 6'3" and needed more room than most vehicles provide).
Low step in height (2-3 in less than most).
The backseat windows go all the way down.
Now after 11,000 miles we still love the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75 miles |
| Most recent distance | 13000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet TrailBlazer |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2004 |