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#3750 of 3765 A different perspective by michaell Jul 06, 2009 (10:42 am)
My wife and I own a 2008 VUE (XR AWD) and we love it. It is our second VUE (first was an '05 V6 AWD) and the family has 3 other Saturns (L300, L200 and ION). We have been very happy with the service we've received from our local Saturn dealer and the cars have been reasonably reliable.   Specific to the VUE, the big issues for us were the smoothness of the 3.6L V6 in our XR versus the 3.5L in the XE. Also, we liked the body colored bumpers of the XR (our '05 had the black bumpers, and I wasn't so fond of them).   You are welcome to PM me off-line - click on my user ID and my email will show up in the profile box.   Here is a picture of our XR:   See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com Replies to this message: dkoakie (Jul 06, 2009 12:07 pm) michaell (Jul 06, 2009 2:23 pm) LASHAWN (Jul 30, 2009 9:47 am) dkoakie (Jul 30, 2009 10:33 am)
#3751 of 3765 Re: A different perspective [michaell] by dkoakie Jul 06, 2009 (12:07 pm)
Replying to: michaell (Jul 06, 2009 10:42 am) Thanks for your post. The VUE is a really nice looking vehicle.   Yeah...a positive response. I guess you either love or hate Saturn. I test drove the VUE XE (4cyl) and of course it didn't have immediate pick up, but the vehicle drove remarkably comfortable and smooth. The salesman made me, and I mean made me, take a u-turn without slowing down to show how stable the vehicle handled on quick turns. I truly was impressed. I had just come from driving a CR-V and walked away unimpressed but was still considering until I test drove the Saturn VUE   The main reason I'm sold on a Saturn VUE is because we have a Class C RV and occasionally we will have to dinghy tow and Saturn pretty much gets the nod in the RV'ing community.   I'm pretty convinced that I will purchase a 2009 VUE but can't decide if its worth the $3500 to go to a XR (6cyl). Any thoughts?   Also, did you get a specific package that you think is worth the extra $'s? Living in Houston where temps have been in the 100's for the past 10-12 days, I really like the remote vehicle starter system.   Thanks for your reply and I welcome further comments. Replies to this message: michaell (Jul 06, 2009 2:23 pm) LASHAWN (Jul 30, 2009 9:47 am) dkoakie (Jul 30, 2009 10:33 am)
#3752 of 3765 Re: A different perspective [dkoakie] by michaell Jul 06, 2009 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: dkoakie (Jul 06, 2009 12:07 pm) I would think that the 4 cyl VUE would be a bit of a dog, performance wise - the VUE is pretty heavy, compared to similar vehicles.   Our VUE has the remote start system, though I think we've used it less than a dozen times in the two years we've had the car. Living in Colorado, it would come in handy in both summer and winter, but for some reason my wife just doesn't remember to utilize it.   Ours was a pretty early production model, so we couldn't get leather - which our '05 VUE had - but we did get the heated seats, which we love. Ours also has the auto-shift option for the automatic transmission, where you flick the lever to the left then go up or down to manually shift gears,. In Colorado, this is handy to engine brake on hills in bad weather - not sure how much use it would be in Houston, where it's flat.   6-CD system? Have it, but wife loves XM so we've kept the subscription current.   Towing package? Have it, but never used it - though it's nice to know we can drag around 3500 pounds of whatever if need be.   Navigation? Don't have it, but we do have the OnStar "Directions and Connections", so wife can use that to get to an address if necessary. Also, we own a handheld GPS system, which works just as well. I'd probably pass on the nav option.   Sunroof? Our '05 had it, the '08 doesn't, and the wife does miss it. That's more of a judgment call, however.   I'm guessing that you're looking at 2WD, living in Houston. We've got AWD, which, again, is nice in the winter. My wife feels more "in control" with the '08 than she did in the '05, especially in really bad weather. She's a native of Wyoming, so she's driven in lousy weather her whole life.   I imagine that there are some pretty good deals going on at the moment, given the uncertainty of Saturn in particular and the car industry as a whole.   Good luck!
#3753 of 3765 agentb11 by agentbob Jul 24, 2009 (1:03 pm)
I have an 03, 2.2 liter 5 speed and the reduced power light has gone on twice recently. Both times the power was resumed when I turned the ignition off then back on again. The last time, after the power was resumed, the engine became very loud. I drove it in my garage and since, I am unable to start it. I changed the oil, and the plugs. The engine turns over, however, it doesn't seem to fire. I smell the gas, and the belts are turning, but no fire. Any suggestions? Thanks
#3754 of 3765 problem with my 2003 saturn vue by donney Jul 27, 2009 (9:37 pm)
i have a problem with my 2003 saturn vue i was driving all the sudden the car died and it wont start again i have no idea what is going on its not the battery its getting gas any suggestions
#3755 of 3765 Re: A different perspective [dkoakie] by LASHAWN Jul 30, 2009 (9:47 am)
Replying to: dkoakie (Jul 06, 2009 12:07 pm) Let me help you with this one. First thing you need to consider is performance vs economy, then options. If your're the kind of person that has a lead foot than the 4cly is not for you. If your're the kind of person that likes to pass on the highway, than a 4cyl is not for you. If you like options such as leather, nav system and a sunroof, than a 4cyl is not for you. Simply put, you'd be better off getting the 6cyl. I work at a Saturn facility as a service consultant and can't tell you how many times a customer comes in complaining about how sluggish their 4cyl Vue is. I try to explain to them without sounding rude that all the 4cyl perform this way and it's simply because that engine is being overworked from the weight of the vehicle. Getting a 6cyl isn't that much a of difference fuel economy wise. So if you can afford it, do yourself a favor and get the 6cyl. You'll be happy you did. Replies to this message: dkoakie (Jul 30, 2009 10:33 am)
#3756 of 3765 Re: A different perspective [LASHAWN] by dkoakie Jul 30, 2009 (10:33 am)
Replying to: LASHAWN (Jul 30, 2009 9:47 am) Very happy to get your reply. I have already changed my mind to get a 6cyl, just waiting until my smartbuy is up in January 2010.   Thanks again for your opinion.
#3757 of 3765 Re: Rear Gate Air Deflector [rocketbob] by mbullhead Aug 22, 2009 (12:33 pm)
Replying to: rocketbob (Mar 18, 2003 5:29 am) yes it does rocketbob. I bought one online. It does require installation to the tailgate. Two bolts off the tailgate attachment through the bracket for the air deflector and ur in business. My vue window always got dirty on the tailgate window and bumper. NOT ANYMORE. Just Google "Saturn Vue Tailgate Air Deflector" . I paid 67.00 plus shipping for mine. Goodluck and I know you will enjoy it.
#3758 of 3765 Tailgate Air Deflector by mbullhead Aug 22, 2009 (12:49 pm)
I bought one online for 67.00 plus shipping. It does work very well. The backside of my 2003 Vue does not get dirty anymore. There are two different installation types. The one I have, bolts directly to the tailgate. Take off the two outer bolts from tailgate brackets and install the air deflector and tighten back. The other that I would not recommend in the self adhesive type. My buddy bought that one for 48.00 plus shipping online and 6 carwashes later it is off.

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