2006 Saturn VUE FWD V6 review from North America
"Worth a look, happy owner here"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paint sandblasted by sand and salt on highway. Substandard clear coat on lower part of rear doors. Paint chipped away after 2 weeks of driving. Saturn offered some "goodwill" for splash guards and clear 3M plastic on damaged rear doors. The right thing to to would have GM absorb all costs for their design flaw.
General comments?
Fantastic performance from the V6 engine and 5 speed automatic transmission. Ample power and silky smooth shifts. The irony is that both are made by Honda. Still, the rest of the car is solid and very comfortable to drive. The radio is powerful, but the speakers are not thus the sound clarity suffers a bit. All in all, this SUV is the best bang for the buck out there despite a few minor drawbacks.
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| Beware the 2006 Saturn Vue |
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| GM should have gone with their first thought to close SATURN down (Like they did with Oldsmobile) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 2250 kilometres |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2006 |