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Is the Saturn Vue a mechanics nightmare? Tell me it ain’t so!?

I’ve narrowed down my search for a new used car, to a 2004
Saturn Vue, white or silver. All the specs are satisfying except this nasty rumor that they aren’t the easiest to maintain, and tend
to gravitate to the repair shop more than we would like.
Thanks for your input!!!

My wife got into a very bad car wreck when I was away for army training in the summer of ’04. She was suffering being injured and going through the legal rigamarole (cop ticketed her, apparently it was illegal to be stopped at a redlight and rear-ended by a truck doing 50 on that given day). She liked the no hassle at Saturn and they were the only people who weren’t giving her a hardtime trying to buy a vehicle in my name without a power-of-attorney. She ended up buying a brand new 2004 Vue, silver, 3.5 liter engine. We have tabbed up close to 50k miles in less than three years and it has been great! About a year ago the check engine light came on and she took it to the dealer. Apparently the radiator was a teaspoon low on antifreeze, which of course they filled and sent her on her way. Other than that, not a hiccup! We change the oil more (every 3-5k) regularly then required by the manufacter (7k). It has awesome power, great gas mileage and is fun to drive. I know they made two engines for the Vue and I feel the smaller underpowers it, but if you don’t need it who cares. I do the routine maintenance on it with no problem, and I am no mechanic. If you think you are getting a good deal, jump at the chance. It is fun, comfortable, speedy, safe and the most money we have spent on it was for a new tire. Saturn didn’t tell us not to drive over 2 by 4′s with nails in them, stupid me! Anyhow, we love ours and plan to drive it another 10 years.

Edit: My sister bought a Saturn sedan the second year they made them (early 90′s, I think) she drove the wheels off of it, more than 250k, and knowing her probably changed the oil once. She then bought a 2006 Vue. Step-sister has an ’04, too and she likes it. Three siblings, three Vues and none of us speak to each other. Odd?

Saturn VUE – Kelley Blue Book’s Review

WeatherTech Truck Floor Liner for 2004-2010 SATURN VUE $100.99 WeatherTech Truck Floor Liner for 2004-2010 SATURN VUE

Chilton Saturn Vue 2002 2007 Repair Manual $33.61 Series Title: Chiltons Total Car Care Repair Manual Subtitle: Covers U.s. and Canadian Models of Saturn Vue 20022007 Publication Date: 2009/10/30 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 1.00 Width: 8.00 Height: 10.75

Saturn Motorsports Wings – Vue Wing [02-Up Vue] $350 Spoilers come pre-painted with factory match paint ready for installation.

Scosche Sagmeq656 Door Speaker Adpaters For 2005 Up Chevrolet Equinox/Saturn Vue Pair $26.97 Door speaker adapters for 6.5 and 6.75 speakers. For 2005 and up Chevrolet equinox and Saturn vue vehicles. Dimensions: 7.5 L x 7.25 W x 1.5 H.

Saturn Motorsports Rotors – Cross-Drilled Rotors (Front) [02-04 Vue] $279 “With cross-drilled rotors a fast stop is no problem, even in wet weather. These rotors enhance your Saturn’s look and significantly improve cooling to reduce brake fade and rotor warping . All kits include left and right rotors.”

Saturn Motorsports Brake Kits – Front Disc Brake Kit [02-07 Vue] $995 Saturn disc brake kit with Force 10 SuperTwin 2-piston calipers and 13 rotors. Big brake kit must be installed with a minimum wheel size of 18. Optional polishing or powder coating available. Largest brake kit available for Saturns.

WeatherTech Truck Floor Liner for 1997-2005 SATURN VUE $80.99 Rear Floorliners Digitalfit Incorporate Many Of The Same Design Features As The Front Floorliners. Manufactured From A Proprietary Custom Blended TPO That Is Not Only Wear Resistant, But Also Remains Flexible Under Temperature Extremes. Rear Floorliners D

AIRAID PowerAid System Saturn Outlook Vue 08-10 $159.99 PowerAid Throttle Body Spacer SaturnAiraid39s PowerAid throttle body spacers are designed specifically to increase the performance and efficiency of your vehicle. The unique 39Helix Bore39 design of the PowerAid causes incoming air to spin. As air pa

LeBra Front End Masks [02-04 Saturn VUE] $64.99 LeBra Front End Masks

Putco Mirrors – Overlays [02-07 Saturn Vue] $110.08 “Dramatically enhances the look of the factory mirror. Applications to fit the most popular vehicles. Installs easily with pre-applied Red 3M Tape, simple peel and stick. No cutting or drilling required. Made of an Automotive Grade ABS Chrome. Long lasting material designed to withstand the rigors of the elements. Matches OEM Chrome perfectly. Add our Chrome Door Handles, Head Lamp Covers, and Tail Light covers to complete the look. Priced Right!! No other product on the market like it.”

Lund Headlight Covers – Smoke [02-04 Saturn VUE] $64.75 Smoke. Features Easy No Drill Installation Matches Exact Light Contours Made of High Impact Polymer For Show and Off-Road Use Only

Lund Taillight Covers – Slotted [02-04 Saturn VUE] $64.75 Allows Maximum Light Exposure Easy No Drill Installation Printable Smoke Finish Custom Designed Perfect Fit Matches Exact Light Contours For Show and Off-Road Use Only Limited Lifetime Warranty

Lund Visors – SunVisor II [02-04 Saturn VUE] $246.79 Printable White Gelcoat Finish Solid Fiberglass Construction Provides Glare Reduction Mounts w/ Self Tapping Screws Patented Air Flow Design Limited Lifetime Warranty

PIAA Foglights – Platinum Series [03-04 Saturn Vue] $182.49 PIAA Foglights – Platinum Series

Chilton Saturn Vue 2002 – 2007 Repair Manual: Covers U.s. and Canadian Models of Saturn Vue 2002-2007 $30.57 No Synopsis Available

Green Air Filters [03-04 Saturn Vue 2.2L L4;;03-04 Saturn Vue 3.5L V6] $59.69 Green Air Filters

Metra 702002 Saturn Vehicle Harness $24.75 Plugs into car Harness for Select 20002005 Saturn Vehicles. High quality factory plug GXL Wire provides flexibility and handles more power. High impact ABS OEM Quality plastic molded connectors. OEM Quality terminals. Allows for the installation of an aftermarket radio using the existing factory wiring and connectors. No cutting of factory wiring needed. Check the Product Instructions to see basic instructions and compatibility list for the Metra 702002. Connections:. Yellow 12V Constant. Red 12V Accessory. Black Ground. Orange Dash Light Dimmer/Illumination. Green Left Rear Speaker (+). Green with Black Stripe Left Rear Speaker (). White Left Front Speaker (+). White with Black Stripe Left Front Speaker (). Purple Right Rear Speaker (+). Purple with Black Stripe Right Rear Speaker (). Gray Right Front Speaker (+). Gray with Black Stripe Right Front Speaker (). Compatible with the following Saturn vehicles: Saturn:. 2003 Ion. 2000 SW1/SW2. 2002 Vue. 2000 2005 LSeries. 2000 2002 SC1/SC2. 2000 2002 SL/SL1/SL2.

Ground Force Block Kits – 1 inch [Saturn 02-04 VUE] $54.85 Ground Force Block Kits – 1 inch

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Demon Eyes [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Checkered Flag [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “65″” x 20″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Dragster Blowout [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “65″” x 20″”"

Ground Force Block Kits – 2 inch [Saturn 02-04 VUE] $54.85 Ground Force Block Kits – 2 inch

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Camouflage Woods [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Ground Force Block Kits – 3 inch [Saturn 02-04 VUE] $60.64 Ground Force Block Kits – 3 inch

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – American Bald Eagle [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “65″” x 23-1/2″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Elk Country [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Coral Reef [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – American Iron [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “65″” x 20″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Field Of Deer [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “65″” x 20″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Western Patriot [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Puerto Rico Flag [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “65″” x 20″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Old Dixie [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “65″” x 20″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Westen Longhorn [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Sizzlin Hot Flames [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – The Patriot [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Mexican Flag [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Rodeo Fun [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Leopard Spotz (Natural) [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Wild Ducks [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “65″” x 23-1/2″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Pheasant [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"

Glas Scapes Window Graphics – Soccer Kicks [38752 Saturn VUE] $79.74 “66″” x 24″”"