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Re: saturn dealerships closing [beebee13] by skydriver
Apr 01, 2006 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: beebee13 (Mar 07, 2006 1:41 pm)

Saturn Dealerships have been strugling with no mid-sized car to sell. While Saturn owners are extremly loyal the ones that need mid size are going elsewhere. Some have decided to pull the plug to stop the bleeding while others continue to patch up the leaks in hope the boat does not sink during the wait. As for the warrenty, if she has a Saturn Corperation warrenty it will be honored at all Saturn stores in the country. Most aftermarket warrentys will also be accepted depending on type. I'm not speaking for Saturn or any dealership but from my limited (2 years) expereance with Saturn. I hope this helps
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Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [pf_flyer] by scottnewvue
Apr 04, 2006 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Jan 10, 2006 7:00 am)

I'll be placing my order for the 2007 Saturn VUE Greenline in the next few weeks. I am terribly excited, especially with the latest update from ACEEE with an estimated $1300 tax credit and it has passed the emissions standards for the ACEEE. Check it out! I printed the listing for the latest estimates and the Hybrid VUE is on there.
http://www.aceee.org/transportation/hybtaxcred.htm
With the price so low on the new Hybrid VUE, the credit basically pays for the new engine.
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Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [scottnewvue] by stevedebi
Apr 04, 2006 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: scottnewvue (Apr 04, 2006 10:45 am)

Don't expect too much in MPG savings. This is the mildest form of Hybrid. Well, maybe the GMC Sierra could be considered even "milder".
 
Plus this is the first year for the new technology. Personally, I'd buy the Vue with the Honda V6, which is sure to be reliable and is good for around 27 MPG on the highway.
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Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [stevedebi] by scottnewvue
Apr 05, 2006 (5:33 am)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Apr 04, 2006 12:15 pm)

I thought about that as well, but if the tax credit will basically take care of any extra cost for the Hybrid and GM has had this type of technology for a few years in a couple of vehicles, I am not worried. Besides, that's what warranties are for PLUS Saturn has a 30 day return policy that includes my new VUE Greenline. I've had two Saturn's in the past and both were great. I have no worries about this one. As for MPG, any increase is helpful these days, even if it's only 5 mpg.
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I rented a V6 Vue by logic1
Apr 05, 2006 (6:23 am)
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the other day. I averaged around 18 mpgs city, 23 or so highway. I think the hybrid will do a lot better.
 
With the tax cut you will also do pretty well on price.
 
The re-designed VUE is a nice people and cargo hauler. The Saturn stereo has to be the easiest to operate of any I've seen since the push button a.m. only models that went out in the 70s.
 
I would leave the dash unit in, upgrade with a nice aftermarket amplifier and speakers. Options would have to include the internal bike rack and sun roof.
 
All in all, it would be a pleasant vehicle to use for extended drive/bike camping trips.
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Green Line - no way by ems1
Apr 05, 2006 (11:01 am)
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I have a 2003 Vue with the VTi/CVT transmission. These transmissions were a disaster for GM and anyone who bought them since resale value is in the toilet. GM had so many failures it was discontinued after 3 years.
I liked the size of the Vue, that's why I bought it, but I would not risk my hard earned $ again on unproven GM technology. It takes them 5 years to get a product perfected, if ever.
 
A few years ago, I saw a segment on Autoline Detroit, a GM representative stated, "the VTi transmission was going to be in their future hybrid cars." The hybrids from nearly every manufacturer have fuel saving CVT transmissions and they can figure how to make them reliable. What do you get in the Saturn hybird? A 20 year old 4 speed automatic. Is this the best they can do? It's really sad.
 
The vehicle I traded for my Vue was another GM failure. A Venture minivan with the 3.4 engine with the head gasket failures. I traded that dog for a Saturn because they gave me about $1,000 more for a trade in than the other dealers. I should have bought a Highlander.
 
Inferior products and low resale value, this is why GM's market share is in freefall!
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Re: Green Line - no way [ems1] by stevedebi
Apr 05, 2006 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: ems1 (Apr 05, 2006 11:01 am)

I test drove this very car, a 2003 with I4 and iCVT. I thought the engine was too weak and the transmission too noisy. I went with the Honda CR-V. However, if Saturn had been using the Honda V6 (they started in 2004), I would have bought the Vue. But I didn't want a GM V6.
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Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [scottnewvue] by stevedebi
Apr 05, 2006 (11:53 am)
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Replying to: scottnewvue (Apr 05, 2006 5:33 am)

"...and GM has had this type of technology for a few years in a couple of vehicles, I am not worried."
 
I have not heard of this technology being used on GM vehicles prior to the Vue. I think the GMC Sierra hybrid uses a more conventional hybrid system, centered on batteries.
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Re: Green Line - no way [ems1] by logic1
Apr 05, 2006 (1:15 pm)
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Replying to: ems1 (Apr 05, 2006 11:01 am)

The hybrids from nearly every manufacturer have fuel saving CVT transmissions and they can figure how to make them reliable. What do you get in the Saturn hybird? A 20 year old 4 speed automatic. Is this the best they can do? It's really sad.
 
The VUE will be priced far more reasonably than other hybrids and will get the best in class mpgs.
 
If the other technology is so much better, one would hope it would win in one of the categories.
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Re: 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid [stevedebi] by scottnewvue
Apr 05, 2006 (1:16 pm)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Apr 05, 2006 11:53 am)

According to the folks that have tested the Hybrid VUE in real world conditions and averaging 31.9 mpg(!) this hybrid system is just a smaller version used in those larger trucks. The battery in those trucks are there to use mostly electricity but the VUE system is using a smaller version of that electric system (39 volt battery I think) to help save gas and only allow limited hybrid use. And according to those reviews that I read, the system is smooth and performance is only enhanced by the hybrid system, especially when an extra boost is needed to pass cars, etc. GM is placing this system in the Malibu soon after the VUE. I just don't believe that this is a 'nontested' system that the VUE is going to be a guinea pig for. GM is in enough trouble if this doesn't work out, I doubt they would play roullette with one of their best car line ups in years. Just my opinion.

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