2004 Saturn VUE vue review from North America
"Nice car, but needs a new steering setup and a 6 speed trans"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
It is a base model with a 4 cyl 5 speed. We get about 23 mpg in the city. Highway is about 26 mpg. Which is very good because of its size.
Only thing we do not like is the steering it feels like you are always correcting which way it is pointed on the freeway. You have to be very careful when you are taking turns at high speed due to this. I thought it was just ours until I read that a few other people have this problem also.
I also think this motor could greatly benefit from a six speed transmission. It spins at around 3000 rpm on the freeway.
Otherwise it is a great car for the price. Plenty of power from the Ecotec motor, good mpg, plenty of room, great stereo, and looks tuff.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Safari |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2006 |