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My Vue is nearly 1 year old. Overall, it's fine. There are a couple of things that are weird, like iron screws that rust and wind noise on the passenger side. I'm lucky to get 22 MPG! Why the window sticker showed a range from 23 to 29 escapes me. I'm no speed demon, but I'm not a slug either. I recently took two trips to a neighboring state and it was freeway all the way. What gives with the 22 MPG?? It seems the EPA "Estimated Fuel Economy" is completely misrepresented. Anyone else have this issue? |
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Replying to: jclnick (Mar 20, 2006 7:47 pm)  Wal-mart) every 3000, and occasionally an octane booster (97 cents Wal-mart). Hope this helps. Where are the screws rusting at? As far as the wind noise, if you still have warranty, you might want to take it into the dealership, your wind stripping and sealers may be loose or have a leak.
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Replying to: jer78 (Mar 24, 2006 10:48 am) Thanks for the reply. I tend to run 87 octane. I'll give the mid-grade a try. I do also run the occasional fuel system cleaner in. Guess I'll try octane booster also! The screws are on the mud flaps. I fail to understand why any car manufacturer would use any material that would rust. I was told by Saturn that they are iron screws. A couple had fallen out and they were replaced. I'll take my vehicle in and have the wind noise looked at. I can't believe you get 24 to 28 MPG!! Another friend suggested using a K & N air filter. His mileage increased by 2 MPG by doing that and nothing else. Thanks for your reply.  Loriann
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Replying to: jclnick (Mar 25, 2006 12:11 pm)
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Replying to: gregoireb (Mar 25, 2006 6:26 pm)
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Replying to: jclnick (Mar 27, 2006 6:52 pm) Steve, Host |
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Replying to: jclnick (Mar 20, 2006 7:47 pm)
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Replying to: uga91 (Mar 28, 2006 4:40 pm) Yeah, I guess you're faring far better with the Vue vs. the F150! I'm just glad I don't have to pay CA prices anymore. The hybrids will surely take a beating with the ratings MPG, but then again, it should have been an honest estimate anyhow! Can't trust the G-Men! |
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Since GM has performed a 3000 mile real world driving test on the VUE Hybrid, I'm more inclined to buy it. The EPA runs a car on a conveyer style system. There is no way you can get real information that way. I saw a special report recently the even the Prius's numbers were false positive, losing about 30 to 40% of the estimates from EPA's mpg. GM said the VUE averaged around 31.9 mpg in their real world test. I'm all about that! 
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Replying to: uga91 (Mar 28, 2006 4:40 pm) I had to push it for 30 miles and got the other 20 when the engine was still running ! 
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