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2003 Saturn VUE Overview

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Trims

Base
Avg. Price: $5,713
Base AWD
Avg. Price: $5,925
V6
Avg. Price: $6,507
V6 AWD
Avg. Price: $6,351

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Average User Score

3.75 stars

Based on 15 reviews

My First Car! What Do You Expect?? by Whitney
 — The quality of this car I would have to say rocks. It is a standard and get GREAT gas mileage. It only cost us $14000 and had 20000 miles on it...It's a standard so it keeps you entertained. Especiall... Read More
Serves All Of My Needs. by Stan
 — Has enough power for a 4 cyl. Drives so nice and is comfortable to ride in which is very important to me. Got a very good deal on it. Seems a little heavy on gas consumption but tolerable. No l... Read More
One Of My Smarter Decisions... by Jason
 — Big enough for me and all my friends to go on long road trips with all our gear (castle conquest FTW), 4 cylinder for some sweet 30+mpg, and its 5 speed. what more do i need? Read More

2003 Saturn VUE Overview

Overall User Score

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Based on 15 reviews

2003 Saturn VUE

The Saturn VUE SUV developed a bit of a split personality in 2003.  Consumers now had the option to choose the more rugged Outdoor Expression or the more stylish Urban Expression.  The outdoor version features a prominent front bar, a roomy roof rack for your canoe, 16 inch wheels with all-terrain tires, and a hand-held GPS to help you find your way.  The urban version has 18 inch wheels, integrated navigation, and a rear seat video game system for the young at heart.

The 2003 Saturn VUE SUV also added a new trim to the lineup.  In addition to the FWD 4 cylinder, AWD 4 cylinder, and AWD V6, Saturn introduced the AWD V6 with 5 speed automatic transmission.  Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) technology enhances acceleration and handling in the 4 cylinder models and gas consumption still runs at around 20 mpg city/28 mpg highway for all trims.  New options include driver lumbar support, a re-vamped audio system with an 8 inch subwoofer, a 180 watt amplifier, and a power sunroof.

Overall, the 2003 Saturn VUE SUV made a conscientious effort to diversify while preserving what worked in 2002.  The new options and urbanized feel appealed to a broader demographic.  Handling and road noise remain the most noticeable issues with the new model.  However, despite the recurring inconveniences, the 2003 Saturn VUE SUV shows GM's commitment to improving an already solid brand.

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Cost $5,603 Average Instant Market Value $7,083 Average Instant Market Value $9,006 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 26 25 26
Horsepower 143 127 160
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.2 41.6 41.3

Saturn VUE Questions

tony3216
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2003 Saturn Vue Fwd 2.2 Auto Swap Over Trans Help

i have a 2003 vue, 2.2 Fwd with junk cvt. I want to swap with a different kind. I do alot of mechanic work.I have swaped out the Ion quad with m75. I put a m43 in it out of a 4 door Ion.works great....

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bslayter
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2003 Saturn Vue Codes P1275 P1271 P1512 Codes

Just started getting codes p1275 p1271 p1512 codesfor this Vue yesterday. Does anybody know what could be the cause of them? Any help would great.

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Auntiekr2
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What Companies Repair Saturn Vue 2003 Body Control Modules?

My 2003 Saturn Vue antitheft system is having problems and believe it is the Bcm. Have been told there are companies that repair/recondition them. Where can I find out about them?

63 views with 3 answers (last answer about a month ago)
tuti1124
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What Engine Can I Put Into My Saturn Vue 3.0 6 Cyl? Can I Put A 2004 Or 06 ...

117 views with 1 answer (last answer 3 months ago)
spikeit
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2003 Saturn Vue Automatic Trans Swap

Does anyone know what, if any other, automatic trans will fit this Vue? I want to get rid the variable drive junk for a trans that's reliable and cheaper to maintain. It has the 2.2 L engine, is AWD b...

2,994 views with 3 answers (last answer 3 months ago)