2002 Saturn VUE User Reviews

Bought It In A Pinch And Ended Up Falling In Love With It. — I first saw the Saturn VUE at a 2001 Auto Show. It was the only vehicle in the show that caught my attention as one that was new and innovative. Little did I know that six month later I would be driving one. When my luxury vehicle unexpectedly failed a few months later, I gave the VUE a serious look and bought one. The inline 4 cyl. with manual transmission is surprising peppy and economical. The vehicle provides exceptional value for the price. It has been inexpensive and easy to maintain. Like many I was disappointed to see GM drop Saturn.

Great Family Car For Store Trips Or Family Outings. — I enjoy the vehicle for long trips and family outings but for commuting it is just ok. If I was buying a new vehicle I would want a newer crossover vehicle like the Ford Edge or something equivlant to it. Overall it is a good vehicle but not excellent like my Porshce.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Decent Vehicle For A Family Needing A Little More Room, Deosn't Hold Value, So Cheap $$$ — Brakes constantly squeak, It has good pep for a V-6, but I think the wierd transmission really holds it back, Very reminiscent of the ol Hydro-glide from pontiac. Sluggish gear changes, no definite feel when shift happens. Getting around 20 MPG, city. Interior is cheap, exterior is decent. With a couple of kids, there is plenty of room, plus some extra for trips to the beach. So far has held up with no major repairs, just a wheel hub gone bad.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Saturn Vue 2002 Sport Package — Roomier than I initially expected, and has consistantly delivered an average of 25 miles+ to the gallon, even on short trips, highway driving peaking at 30 mpgs. Through the years I have noticed odd noises (chirping sounds coming from the doors) due to faulty door latches, luckily an inexpensive fix. Turn radius leaves MUCH to be desired, but all and all, I love my car.

Due to my UBER dependable 2000 Hyundai Accent dieing I was caught in a bind with little money to repair ir or to buy another car. I know I paid WAY too much for this car (over 7 grand due to the type of dealership) but had little options or choices. That said, I was and still am happy with the ride quality of this car, I have the 4 cyl 5 speed... the 5 speed seems REALLY mushy and weak, and the 4 cyl is just too small for this heavy vehicle. The area i live in has 2 major mountains I have to climb one way or the other to leave the small valley where I live... punched, i have to shift all the way down to 3rd gear by the time i am at the top of the mountain (either way) to stay above 50 mph (in a 60 mph road where everyone else is going 70-75). There is a trailer hitch on the Vue and i tremble to think of anyone trying to tow ANYTHING with this... on the freeway, not even keeping up with traffic, the engine revs way too high (65 mph gets me 3500 rpm, 70 is 4 grand) and it takes quite some time to get there. I know I shouldnt expect peppy from a mid sized SUV but at least have enough power to get around slower moving semi trailers in less time than it takes to write an epic length novel lol. As for fuel economy, once again, not expecting the great 33+ mpg my old hyundai used to get, but at California freeway speeds I expect better than 21 mpg... Am I happy I got this one? Yes, it beats feet. Would I buy another or reccomend one of these to anyone? no.