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#73 of 107 Re: MPG [deucedown] by sapphire_1203 Jan 15, 2008 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: deucedown (Jan 03, 2008 11:59 am) They took it in and ran a bunch of tests on it and said everything was completely normal. They also printed off a bunch of information that basically you can't trust the EPA gas mileage ratings...they are usually at least 10% off. Mine is over 10% off but they say it's because of the cold weather conditions and any SUV will get between 17-18 MGP. I've never had it drop that much with any other vehicle, so I'm pretty disappointed. They did offer to purchase the vehicle back though. What have you been getting on the hwy?
#74 of 107 Re: MPG [sapphire_1203] by johnnyreb2 Jan 19, 2008 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: sapphire_1203 (Jan 03, 2008 11:36 am) Sapphire,   I purchased a 2007 Saturn Vue FWD, V-6 new. At first the gas mileage wasn't that great at all. After putting a few thousand miles on it my gas mileage improved greatly. I now have just over 4,000 mile on it and I am getting 17 to 19 MPG around town with local traffic and on a trip I took last week end of about 150 miles I got 25.7 MPG. The best mileage so far to date has been 28.1 MPG.   I have found out with the V6 that is will SUCK GAS if you put the metal to the pedal. I drive on open highways at 63 to 65 MPH using cruise control. This option has been working fine for me. If you like to take off quickly at signal lights this will also hurt you local mileage. I find at taking off slower at lights and just let the unit do its thing my mileage is much, much better. Try this as suggested above and see what happens. As you may or may not know this V-6 engine is the same engine that is in the big Honda SUV. My neighbor has a Honda with the same engine and his gas mileage is not so great.   This V-6 engine will, I mean will suck gas if you dog get it and also if you have a heavy foot. People pass me like I am setting still but I pass a lot of them at gas stations stopping to get gas. Very satisfied with my Saturn. Better then the 2001 Chevy S-10 extended cab 4.3 V-6 pick up I had by all means.   Hope this will help you to get better mileage out of your Saturn Vue.
#75 of 107 2008 Vue XE 4 Cylinder Auto trans by jclnick Feb 01, 2008 (2:19 pm)
I now own a former dealer demo Vue with less than 2500 miles on it. I took possession on the 22nd with a full tank of gas from the dealer. I filled up yesterday after doing mostly in-town driving and got 20 MPG. I hope to take a short road-trip this weekend utilizing cruise control and am hoping for more than 22/23 as was usual for my 2005 4 cylinder 5 speed. Anyone else have a 2008 XE 4 cylinder to report on? Thanks! Replies to this message: ar15 (Mar 31, 2008 2:09 pm) johnnyreb2 (Mar 31, 2008 4:32 pm) seniorsrule (Oct 04, 2009 7:11 am)
#76 of 107 2007 FWD V6 Vue Mileage by homer39 Feb 19, 2008 (12:48 pm)
Bought my Vue used about a month go with 18,000 miles on it. Since then I have put 3000 miles on it and checked every tankful for mileage. It breaks down like this. First trip (1300 miles) we averaged 26-28 MPG with me driving 75-80mpg and daughter driving 70-75. I definitely notice poorer mileage when the temps drop below 30 deg F...lowest has been 23mpg with 80% highway. I attribute this to mostly cold start conditions. Average cold weather mileage has been 24mpg my last 2 or 3 tankfuls. I drive more then 500 miles a week to work so I am checking mileage constantly. I am a little disappointed with the cold weather mileage, but love the vehicle and the power it has to offer. Replies to this message: johnnyreb2 (Mar 06, 2008 1:36 pm)
#77 of 107 Re: 2007 FWD V6 Vue Mileage [homer39] by johnnyreb2 Mar 06, 2008 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: homer39 (Feb 19, 2008 12:48 pm) Saturn Vue, 2007, V6. Purchased my Saturn last August. I now have 5600 miles on it. It seem like the gas mileage is getting much better the more mile's I drive it.    I live on the east coast of Florida. This past week end, wife and I drove up to Ocala, Florida which is about a 185 mile trip from out home. On trip up I got 27 MPG (80% open highway, 20% off main highway). On return trip I got 29 MPG (85% open highway and 15% off main highway driving. I drive at 62-65 MPH with crusie control on. At this speed I seem to get much better gas mileage then going 70-75 MPH. Very satified with my Saturn Vue so far. Finally broke the sticker window estimate for gas mileage of 22 to 28 MPG.
#78 of 107 Green Line info. by thimmaker Mar 12, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Does anyone have any specs. on the acceleration of the 08 greenline hybred?? Is there a 0-60 figure given anywhere? Just curious, the mpg is much more important to me. George
#79 of 107 Transmission Issue by mudder304 Mar 20, 2008 (6:38 pm)
I have a 06 Vue 3.5L V6 AWD. The issue that I'm having is with what I believe is second or third gear. At 1400 RPMs the engine sounds like it wants to stall as if I were driving a standard tranny in too high of a gear. Trying to find anyone else with similar symptoms or any advise Thanks
#80 of 107 Re: 2008 Vue XE 4 Cylinder Auto trans [jclnick] by ar15 Mar 31, 2008 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: jclnick (Feb 01, 2008 2:19 pm) My 2008 Vue XE 4 cylinder only has 3700 miles, so I'm hoping the gas mileage improves after a few thousand more miles.   So far the best mileage I've gotten was 25 mpg, all highway, 73 mph with cruise on and a/c off. I think the hills on the interstae lowered the gas mileage as the transmision downshifted frequently.   I'm averaging 22 mpg city and highway.   Will premium fuel help my gas mileage? Replies to this message: johnnyreb2 (Mar 31, 2008 4:32 pm) seniorsrule (Oct 04, 2009 7:11 am)
#81 of 107 Re: 2008 Vue XE 4 Cylinder Auto trans [ar15] by johnnyreb2 Mar 31, 2008 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: ar15 (Mar 31, 2008 2:09 pm) You mileage should get better the more miles you travel. I have a 2007 Vue V6 and the best mileage I have gotten so far has been 29.1 MPG. I average around town 17 to 22 MPG depending on traffic. On open highways, I travel at the speed of 63 to 65 MPH and use cruise control as much as possible. My mileage seems to be much better when I travel those speeds but yet other have reported driving in the 70 or faster MPH range and stated that they got better MPG. Since my Vue is a V6, I have learned not to try and beat the car next to me at a traffice light when it turns green. I just let the tranny do it ownshift thing with a little help from me and that help me on my gas mileage alot. As far as using premium gas I have never tried that but I have read a few articles on this matter and feel at the price of gas today its not worth it. You can try it for a few tanks fulls and see if it makes a difference. Hope this is helpful in your quest for better gas mileage
#82 of 107 Re: 2005 4 cyl, 5 speed Saturn Vue actual MPG [jclnick] by luvcars7 Apr 08, 2008 (4:03 pm)
Replying to: jclnick (Mar 20, 2006 7:47 pm) Yes, I have a 2004 Vue that only gets 20 mpg and when I brought it in to see if it needed a tune up or maintenance, the service rep. responded like, I really shouldn't even need to bring it in before the 100,000. mark. Another mechanic friend, said the calibration of the spark plugs affect the fuel efficency, but I guess it's a new car world, and I'm stuck with 20 mpg. I really don't get any better mileage on the freeway either- other than this, I love the car and have enjoyed it.

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