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2006 Saturn Vue consumer reviews

$17,390–$23,050 MSRP range
side view of 2006 Vue Saturn
(79 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.3
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Can't beat this for all around value and looks

Great car. Bought one new and have 45000 miles on it. Haven't had to do anything but regular maint. Price I paid for a 2006 was $3,000 more than the price after 4 years and 45K miles. Not bad. Doors are ding resistant and look same as the day I bought it - no fading, no dents. I got the heated seats and am very glad - it was less than $200 and I've used that feature from Nov to April each year. I get 30mpg on the road and 22 in town regularly. This vehicle has done everything I have asked it to do. I regret that they no longer make the model or the brand.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not worth $24,000

If it could get out the payments i would. Made cheap and Looks older then it is. I Do not have many miles i think 32,000 but feels old and drive older.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Disappointing view on the Vue

Front and rear seats are uncomfortable, mpg is not great, interior does not hold up to normal wear and tear, difficult to regulate interior temperature to feel comfortable thoughout cabin.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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'06 Saturn Vue is for me

When I could no longer get a decent sized station wagon to haul my junk around (my last one was a '92 Volvo), I decided it was SUV time for me. I looked around and picked the VUE because it was the easiest to get in and out of. Also, my wife had Saturns and was happy. I love the options: sunroof, side airbags, leather heated power seats, and on and on. I drove the car 48,000 miles in 3 years. It functioned beautifuly, although it did have one repair after warranty. I was hit nearly head-on by a drunk driver in a big pickup and the car was totaled. I had no injuries, the side airbags worked perfectly. I'm now shopping for exactly the same vehicle. I don't want a newer one ('08 or later) because they are all metal. The plastic kept looking great here in Minnesota!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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As usual, Saturn comes through

This is my second Saturn. I purchased my first one in 1992 and loved it. Now I have just purchased the VUE and I really love this car, too. It handles extremely well, and the AWD really comes through when needed. I live in the mountains near Lake George, NY and this car really handles the snow and ice well. The gas mileage is great and the interior is beautiful. All in all, a great car for a great price. I would definitely recommend this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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best looking piece of junk I have ever owned

This was my 2nd vue. First was lemmoned back to the dealer. was hoping this one would be different. I was wrong. 3 steering column repairs, a suspension that sounds like a creaking bed, and less than stated fuel economy has steered this one time saturn enthusiast to another make all together. Considering buying one...good luck...you'll need it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Price is worth it

I turned in my last Saturn SL for my current Saturn VUE Red Line...I couldn't be happier. Though I thought the price was a little high at first for a Saturn, I shortly discovered that it was a wise choice!!=-)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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For what it is, it's good enough

2006 FWD 4 cyl. the Handling really is the worst for a new car. It's jerky and constantly correcting. And if I could sell it back to Saturn, I would.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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A real screamer!

All I can say is WOW!!! Quality is great as well as the fit and finish. Complete leather seats not just inserts. Nothing compares to the Honda 3.5 liter powerplant with variable timing and 4 valves per cylinder. Serious zero to sixty performance at 7.5 seconds. Handles like a top-heavy SUV in cornering but straight-line it is unbeatable by many "sports cars". A comfortable and fun driver that is practiclal as well. I held my own accelerating next to a "pesky" Lexus 400 trying to pass on the right going from 50 to almost 100 mph before he edged out in front. It brought looks of confusion from both the offending driver and his passenger...and HUGE smiles from me.... William in CT

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Brought me back to american cars

1st American made car I have bought in a while! That Honda powertrain is awesome. the best value out there. I get 30 mpg in my V6!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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