08 Saturn Vue

[Tom7227]

Looking at an 08 Saturn Vue with 79K on it and a 3.5L V6 from a dealer. Anything to be concerned about with this rig?

Thanks for your time.

Tom

[MN Shutterbug]

I have one a couple years older with 112K on it and it's doing fine. It's not as comfy as my '96 Ford Explorer was but I bought it for the gas mileage. Mine has the same motor and is front wheel drive and I can squeeze up to 30 mpg out of it. I've had very little done to it since i got it with 60K plus on it. I do know mine has a Honda motor in it but am unsure which models came with that.

If you do a google, you can actually find a forum dedicated to Saturn owners.

Just checked and I see mine is a 2004 pushing 120,000 miles. Dang, it's getting old.

[Jeremy airjer W]

2004 to 2007 had the Honda power train. The 08 has the GM 3.5.

[MN Shutterbug]

I guess that makes my review slightly worthless then.

[Wanderer]

Never heard much for bad reviews on Saturn Vues.

We recently inherited a 2007 AWD V6 with about 55,000 miles. It's a decent vehicle and we expect it to be reliable for some time. It's definitely not built to be a plush, super comfy ride but we feel we can trust it and it's gets good mileage.

Most of our opinion is based on my wife's commentary after driving a Tahoe for the past 5 years though. No comparision there.

[MN Shutterbug]

I figure I traded comfort for gas savings. I have no regrets.

[Wanderer]

Same.

We thought about selling it, but why?

[hamms-scooter]

I have the 04 with honda powertrain. 248 hp and very good ride. My wife drives it most of the time. Do not buy one of the older ones with the cvt trans...junk and expensive to replace not worth it.