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2004 Saturn VUE User Reviews

2004 Saturn VUE Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 17 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5

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"fuel economy" 6 reviews
"power" 5 reviews
"ride" 5 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews
"big space" 2 reviews
"handling" 2 reviews

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Ronize writes:
2004 Saturn VUE Review
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Fuel efficient

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No complaints...

Ronize
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Great Car — I love the space on this car. I am a mom of 4 so baseball season or a trip to the beach there is plenty of room for everything. Great on all weather. Plenty of leg room on the front and back. Very good on fuel. I love this car..

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Armand writes:
2004 Saturn VUE V6 Review
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Fast and handy.

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Speeding tickets

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I Love My Car. — It's actually a Saturn Vue with the Redline performance package. Which includes a 250 HP Honda VTEC V6 , Transmission with a performance selection, lowered suspension and 18" wheels. It is very fun to drive and can be scary at times too.... spun the 18" wheels on dry pavement doing 60 km/h while speeding up through a yellow at an intersection. Looks mean, especially from the front. Gets good gas mileage if you stay out of the VTEC.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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John writes:
2004 Saturn VUE V6 AWD Review
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Interior is spacious and nicely done.

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Way too noisy for such a young car.  Too many early problems with the suspension.

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Probably Our Last American Engineered Car — It's ok for getting around, but not well built. The suspension makes a lot of noise and the electric steering is not very good. Parts that should last 100K+ miles have been replaced at 40-60K. They used a great Honda engine and transmission, but they put such small lubricant reservoirs they are both "starving for oil/fluid" requiring more frequent maintenance. The brakes tend to warp the small rotors after about 15-20K miles. The interior is nice leather and no problems with it or the electronics so far. Lots of space for a small SUV so we can hall the kiddo, friends and stuff comfortably. Unfortunately, this is probably the last American engineered car we'll buy since our previous 3 or 4 had a lot of problems as well. It's a decent automobile, but when you drive over bumps in a car with only 40K miles it shouldn't sound like it is falling apart. Saturn used to have their "own models", but now GM is making it just like all the rest of their brands. The Vue is also the Chevy Equinox and Pontiac Torrent with just a different face.

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Mowgli writes:
2004 Saturn VUE V6 AWD Review
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Great, durable vehicle. Fast and AWD give it a nice combination control and fun.

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End of the day its a saturn and people dont always love having a car that is no longer manufactured.

Mowgli
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Awesome Hidden Gem — The Redline Vue has a Honda engine and transmission, with a handful of great other features this is a great find. Plastic doors, panels and other body parts make it fairly impervious to dings, dents and other normal parking wear and tear. The engine is a great one for this size of car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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CrunkedRL writes:
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Solid car that still turn heads while in traffic----has great balance of power, weight, and utility.

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The interior door panels

CrunkedRL
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Silver Streak — I like this car because it has a great engine and descent power. It is a redline edition which has a slightly lowered suspension and sportier more aggressive look than a traditional Vue. It has been the most trouble free car I've owned yet.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Ashgryl writes:
2004 Saturn VUE V6 Review
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reliable transportation

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none known

Ashgryl
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This Has Been A Great One Family Car — Great family car, extended warranty to October 2011, Very clean accident free, Runs, drives and looks great. Remote starter estimated 20 city mpg & 28 highway mpg, head curtain airbags, fun to drive, great 1st car, priced to sell very quickly

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Eric writes:
2004 Saturn VUE V6 AWD Review
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looks

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nothing

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Awsome — absolutley love it there is no other family vehicle with its performance and looks. I give it 2 thumbs up because if i gave it any more than that they wouldn't be mine. You'll have to check it out your self to be able to see and feel the beauty of this vehicle.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Daanen writes:
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It's a good car,

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None that I can think of.

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I Love My 2004 Saturn Vue. — I really don't have any complaints. This is a pretty well built car. The acceleration, braking are pretty good. It does what I need it to do. The handling is to be expected from an SUV. It's top-heavy for a really light SUV. It weighs 3260 lbs. My friends 1998 Hyundai Accent weighs 3163 lbs. Im rough on cars. This car can take a beating like no other. I've hit cars, and received no damage. The only dent i have is when a garage door fell on my car. but the dent is about 3 inches, at most. The scratch and dent resistant side panels are the best things invented. The only repairs I've done to the car are: replace a wheel baring, replace the transmission and clutch, and the windshield wiper system (fuse, relay and switch). Also , this is a relatively inexpensive car to own. I've owned the car for 2.5 years and the repair cost is less then $1500. I don't pay out the ass for gas either. $40 to fill and i can go 400 miles on a single tank, if I drive like a human. If not my tank lasts about 330 miles. All in all, I love this car.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Jeanette writes:
2004 Saturn VUE Base Review
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I drive it b/c it's what I have and I love it.

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Avoid only b/c it's GM make.

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Awesome, To Bad The Company Went To Shambles. — It may not have a powder of a V6 or V8 but it can get up and go and the manual shift makes it fun to drive. I like the exterior look of this year model more than the new ones which look like all the rest. Over all I love me Vue!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Nicholas writes:
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Sexy

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Little Power

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Sexy — It only has a four cylinder so it doe not have much power, but luckily it is a 5-speed. It gets good gas mileage, and does not cost much to maintain. It is made almost completely out of plastic.

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Cost $6,372 Average Instant Market Value $9,262 Average Instant Market Value $7,768 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 26 23 25
Horsepower 143 185 127
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.2 41.2 42.7

Reviews From Other Years

2009 Saturn VUE Reviews

Sharp Stylish Suv By tcarreon0514

Love the look of the Vue, drives great, heated seats, sunroof, everything I love in a car but need more room with the kids. Can fit a double sit n stand stroller and then some! Just in need of a third... Read More

I Would Rate This As A Good Buy If You Like Looks,power, And Comfort By saramoon

Great car that gives the feel of a much larger car. The ride is smooth and quite. The look is very sexy and Euro. I would buy this car over again.. Gas milage is not too bad for a 3.6 V6. If You ... Read More

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2008 Saturn VUE Reviews

Reliable Vehicle By ashleyrichard2965

its great, mine is fully loaded and the amemnities are great, heated seats , sunroof, all power, the cargo in the back is great, has a pull up handle that folds our three baskets you can use to sepera... Read More

I Would Buy This Car Again If I Were Looking For A 5 Passenger Suv. By blebosse

Great overall SUV but the 4 Cly is just not strong enough when mated to the 4 speed automatic transmission. Excellent braking and steering. No repairs in the first 2 years. Quiet and comfortable r... Read More

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2007 Saturn VUE Reviews

My Vue By Kat

This is not my dream car but it is better than I expected. I have a hard time in the snow but it could jys be my tires next winter I will have new ones and we will see. Thanks Read More

Best Looking Vue Under 20k On The Road By Rob

Black, with all the chrome features!! It has the upgrades rds radio, and we can plug in our ipod! Our two little girls love to be able to see the road. And Onstar rules, never leave home with out it!... Read More

Read all 8 2007 Saturn VUE reviews

2006 Saturn VUE Reviews

Good , Reliable Vehicle For The Price. By ashleyrichard2965

The mileage is great, just wish it was roomier. I will be looking into purchasing a larger vehicle. Though good for a small family. Have driven this car all over ! To Daytona Beach , Cleveland, Ohi... Read More

Loved My Saturn Vue. Sad To Say Goodbye By joygirl22

I absolutely loved this car. It's super reliable and really good with highway mpg. I love the space it gives. Doesn't look too big from the outside but it's interior is really roomy. I love the sunr... Read More

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2005 Saturn VUE Reviews

"total Package" For Middle Class Family By mart75

Liked everything - fuel economy, zip, reliability, affordability, everything. Silver is a great color for any vehicle, too - very "sleek" and doesn't show dirt. Unfortunately, needed to upgrade to v... Read More

Very Reliable By kristenb234589

What I liked about this car was how dependable it is. It never broke down on me or wouldn't start. I loved how much room it had in the back seat and trunk, and the 18 MPG it gets. I did not like the e... Read More

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