2003 Saturn Vue Consumer Reviews

2003 Saturn Vue

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2003 Saturn Vue

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,000  

Average Rating

3.6 out of 5
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Comfort:4.0 out of 5
Performance:3.3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.1 out of 5
Interior Design:4.1 out of 5
Value for the Money:3.8 out of 5
Reliability:3.5 out of 5

21 out of 33 people would recommended this car to a friend

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It's worth the money

by CARS
from Ft. Myers | January 20, 2011

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Excelent car, economic, very reliable, has all you need for your family and needs, spaceous and nice design."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

beware

by daughters first car
from Columbia,SC | January 17, 2011

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"beware of poorly maintained, but good looking models... mine left me stranded within 6 days of purchase and a bill for $500 to replace a cheap battery and crankshaft position sensor. Pay the extra to have it inspected and do not expect the dealer to be forthcoming."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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4 out of 7 found this review helpful

great car

by sir drivesalot
from | June 1, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Great vehicle. I have the 6 cyl. awd and have owned it for almost 3 years now. I put over 30k on it and still have had no problems what so ever. It has over 100k now and it's still running strong and still looks great too! It's fun to drive and very peppy."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A


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7 out of 9 found this review helpful

03 VUE, 4 cylinder 5 speed

by aforeignowner
from somewhere outside US | February 23, 2010

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought my 2003 Saturn VUE, used, from a particular owner and I love it so far. It has a 5 speed manual transmision and the 2.2l engine. It´s not as powerful as some competition but is enough for me. I also get 25mpg on city which is even better than my previous 4 cylinder car. My black Vue has 94000 miles and still has not gone through major repairs. I was going to buy a 4 cylinder Vue with the VTi but I regretted and I chose the 5spd. I´m happy with my decision, it still does have good features, mine even has curtain airbags and Traction control. So far it has been a bargain"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

03 4 Cyl CVT

by CVT Owner
from Chicago | November 16, 2009

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I DO have the 04 4 cyl cvt and it has run great. The trans made a rubbing noise when it was under warranty and that's it. The salesperson told me when I bought it that you MUST have the CVT trans flushed at 50,000 miles whic I did. I have had no problems with it, and it still gets me up to 29mpg hwy/25 city. Also can fit three car seats via the latch which is very useful."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Watch out for the CVT

by Roadmaster
from Michigan | August 13, 2009

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I bought my Vue off lease. It drove extremely well until the CVT gave out at 70k miles. Thank God for extended warranties. The replacement ran $4,800 at a Saturn dealer. Stay away from the CVT!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Great ride!

by V6 Vue owner in Gainesville, FL
from Gainesville, Florida | May 28, 2009

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I own an '03 Vue with a V6 engine and am very pleased with it. I've managed to convince a few of my friends to buy one, and they love theirs, too! I saw a commenter on here (Beach Comber)setting the record straight about transmissions. The info. that was provided is exactly what my Saturn salesman told us when we purchased our Vue. He encouraged us to buy a V6 because of the problems some customers have had with their 4 cyl VTi. The 6 cyl engines are quite reliable and are rated well. Whatever the problem with the 4 cyl Vti, it is unique to that engine. Saturn Vues with V6 engines are wonderful cars! I'm planning to drive mine for years to come."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

A Very Nice Ride

by Beach Comber
from Myrtle Beach, SC | May 19, 2009

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Some viewer ratings on this site are giving all Saturn Vue power-train models a bad rap due to a problem (only) with the VTi variable speed transmission on 4-cylinder models built prior to 2005. The 6-cylinder automatics and the 4-cylinder manual transmissions perform very well. The 6-cylinder models prior to 2005 was actually designed by GM's Cadillac Division and built by GM-Europe in Germany and has been in service since the 1990's. It's a dual overhead cam, 24 valve, multi-port fuel injection engine that gets a solid 20 MPG city and 25 MPG highway and was way ahead of its time. It's coupled to a 5-speed automatic transaxle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Great car!

by Saturn lover
from MD | May 16, 2009

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I would recommend the Saturn Vue to anyone. They are attractive, safe cars and have more trunk space than most other SUVs this size. I love that they have a steel cage around them for safety. I can't speak for the 4 cyl models, but the V6 has pretty decent pick-up and the turning radius is great, which was not the case for the Saturn sedan I owned."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Please don't buy this car...

by Hate My Saturn Vue
from Hartford, CT | May 2, 2009

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Handling: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"I bought my 2003 Saturn Vue with VTi brand new. I am on my 3rd transmission with 57,000 miles and if I had the money, I would trade it in tomorrow. With each transmission replacement, Saturn gets more difficult to work with - and now that Saturn dealers everywhere are closing, the car is worth even less. PLease steer clear of this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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