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#3623 of 3783 Re: Service plans with the purchase of your Saturn [wes19] by cajuncycler

Jul 16, 2006 (5:53 am)

Replying to: wes19 (Jan 03, 2002 7:28 pm)
My wife purchased an extended service plan for her 2002 Vue AWD last year when her 36000/3 year expired. Let me tell you it ain't cheap. $85 a month. The Saturn for the most part has been a good vehicle but I keep thinking if I'd been able to put that $85 aside in a savings account, we'd be better off just paying outright for any future repairs covered under that warranty. Just my opinion, hell I only PAY the bills at my house...

#3624 of 3783 Re: 2008 VUE [pisulino] by cajuncycler

Jul 16, 2006 (6:16 am)

Replying to: pisulino (Feb 12, 2006 6:28 pm)
Heaven help Saturn if Daewoo is going to supply them with Saturns! You can see what a fiasco that relationship has been if you view the Suzuki Verona Forums. The car is such junk that it it won't even be built in 2007. In my opinion and I have owned 2 Saturns and 3 Chevrolets, GM is going down far and fast. I just purchased a Hyundai Sonata and would like to have replaced my 95 Saturn SC2 with another Saturn but there is nothing on the lot that even comes close to the Sonata in looks or value.

#3625 of 3783 Re: Service plans with the purchase of your Saturn [cajuncycler] by uga91

Jul 16, 2006 (10:57 am)

Replying to: cajuncycler (Jul 16, 2006 5:53 am)
We bought the Car Care plan when we bought our VUE new in January 2005. I like it as the plan includes paying for all manufacturer recommended service for 5 years/60k miles. It's an insurance policy, that's all. If you never need it, you wasted your money. If you need it, then it's a good thing you had it. Just enjoy the peace of mind and don't worry too much that you paid too much money for the extended warranty.

#3626 of 3783 Re: 2008 VUE [cajuncycler] by uga91

Jul 16, 2006 (10:59 am)

Replying to: cajuncycler (Jul 16, 2006 6:16 am)
I am not real impressed with Saturn's lineup right now, either. However, there is much on the horizon. Here now is the Sky. In the near future is the hybrid VUE; and, coming this fall (I believe) is the Aura and the Outlook comes out by next Spring (I think). The ION is on its way out and the VUE will be all new for 2008. Don't give up on Saturn just yet.

#3627 of 3783 Re: 2008 VUE [uga91] by cajuncycler

Jul 17, 2006 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: uga91 (Jul 16, 2006 10:59 am)
Well I have the car that will carry me hopefully for the next several years and my wife puts little mileage on the VUE every year so expect it will last quite a while as well. If Saturn is still around come say 2012 or 2015 I may consider them again. However GM may not be around then!

#3630 of 3783 VUE to you by gsat

Aug 06, 2006 (9:40 am)

We have a 2003 VUE, 4 cyl, FWD.
Overall, the vehicle has been satisfactory, mileage OK, highway ride and power definitely adequate (why do people insist that 85-90 is a minmum speed on I-5?), with several trips over Donner Pass and no accelration hassles. It's far more comfortable to drive than our '97 SL.
We have had four issues: The VUE has the CVT automatic. It
had to have a major transmission rebuild at less than 24,000 miles. Second, a computer module went out had to be replaced. Third, the original CD player was junk, the replacement (factory) has been just fine. Fourth, a computer controller has had to be reset twice (car develops an intermittant hesitation when accelerating from a stop). My one design quibble (and it's minor): The back cargo hatch and cargo are dimensions are just a tad undersized.
If the hatch opening (interior dimensions) was 2" wider and
2" taller, I'd have saved on a couple of pickup truck rentals.
We bought the maintenance package, and it's been worth it, especially on a low-miler that get's its oil changed every 3 months.
I agree with earlier posted comments about excessive wind noise with the rear windows down. There's a definite thump thump thump thump thump from the wind, especially at about 35 mph.
As to the complaints about finish, rusting exterior mudflap screws, etc. Well, that does happen when a car is built to a price point. I looked at the L series when it came out. The trunk looked cheaper than that of the 1974 Vega I owned way, way back
I have a feeling that Saturn is/has been used by GM as a "test bed" for new technologies...the polymer panels, the CVT automatic, the Green line hybrid, the exterior fluid filter on the standard automatic transmission come to mind. As to the MPG...ours is ok. In closing, price was right, problems not out of line for new technology (or other cars I've owned...don't get me started on the Austin America.)

#3631 of 3783 Spy Video: 2008 Saturn Vue by steve_ HOST

Aug 09, 2006 (7:18 pm)

Spy Video: 2008 Saturn Vue (Inside Line)
 

#3632 of 3783 Re: Spy Video: 2008 Saturn Vue [steve_] by cajuncycler

Aug 09, 2006 (11:58 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Aug 09, 2006 7:18 pm)
I think the LAST thing the Vue needs is downsizing. I find storage in the 2002 Vue we have sorely lacking in usable space now. But then this is a (sigh) GM....

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