Is the Saturn Vue a good family vehicle?
Yes | No Saturn Vue Family Transportation. — This has been a good family transportation for years. It has begun to show it age. It will not tow even with a v6 and automatic transmission. Would really like to get it back to normal running condition as it is a good vehicle to drive. Pros: It is a Saturn so it is reliable and safe.
What kind of engine does a Saturn Vue have?
Era to buy us the 04-07, model V6 with AWD as the engines and transmissions are from Honda and will far outlast the rest of the car. The other GM engines and transmission are a common issue.
What happens to a Saturn Vue in the winter?
Any Saturn Vue with any substantial time near salt water or areas that salt the roads in winter will have substantial frame rot that that can lead to catastrophic structural failure and, at minimum, compromise the energy absorption in a crash, or at worst lead to a car wreck.
What did Edmunds say about the 2006 Saturn Vue?
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Rather than the Vue’s original 3.0-liter V-6, the Red Line model uses a Honda-built 3.5-liter V-6 rated at 250 horsepower. The 3.0-liter V-6 was later dropped, and all V-6-equipped Vues now have the 3.5-liter engine. For 2006, the Vue gets exterior and interior appearance upgrades for a more upscale, luxurious appearance.
When was the last time I serviced my Saturn Vue?
Last serviced at 146,052 miles in Buena Park, CA on 06/14/20 • Vehicle serviced • Oil and filter changed. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 02/27/06 and owned in MI until 04/23/21. Driven an estimated 10,922 miles/year. Last serviced at 165,610 miles in Ferndale, MI on 06/09/21 • Vehicle serviced.
How does the Saturn Vue undercarriage hold up?
The plastic panels held up excellent to our New York winters of snow, slush, and salt. Even the undercarriage held up well, never having to replace any fuel, brake lines or structural parts. Why didn’t these consumer mags ever mention the durability of these vehicles.