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- Hybrid powertrain rated at 170 horsepower (2.4L Ecotec)
- EPA estimated 27 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway
-Unique, less complex (and less expensive) electric motor/generator
- 2.4L VVT four-cylinder engine and 4T45-E four-speed transmission
- Advanced NiMH hybrid battery pack capable of delivering and receiving more than 10 kW of peak power
The VUE Green Line delivers an estimated 20% improvement in fuel economy, depending on driving conditions. It is expected to deliver an EPA estimated 27 mpg in the city and the best highway mileage of any SUV at 32 mpg. For comparison, a 2005 4-cylinder front-wheel drive automatic VUE gets 22 mpg in city driving and 27 mpg on the highway.
I am pleased to see they got $16k for your VUE. My 2005 VUE is equipped just like yours except I do not have the sunroof (I do have power heated front seats, though). Mine stickered for about $19,500 and I paid right at $17k for it--in January, 2005. Good luck with it--we are as happy with ours today as we were the day we bought it just over a year ago.
It's a well documented fact that the current EPA estimates are way off. That is why the information is about to change--to reflect more real world numbers. Most cars are going to see the mileage numbers fall--some more than others. They say the hybrid numbers will fall the most. Some are pretty close. My F-150 says 15 in town and I get 14. I get better numbers than 22/27 on my 2005 VUE--but I have the manual transmission.
Why are you selling it??
I have also noticed that mostly everyone looks at the fuel consumption when purchasing a car. In reality the most expensive part of your purchase is on the decision to purchase the option packages the salesman offers you.
The chrome package, the leather package, the rim package, the sound package, the comfort package, etc. Be realistic, most optional items you will not use and they will all cost more than the gas you will spend in the next few years.
I will claim that the gas savings that you could obtain in 5 years between vehicles of the same size will not amount to more than $500 to $ 800. Most likely any of the options will cost you more than that.
We shopped around for awhile before purchasing the Ion 3 and finally decided on a Saturn after comparing several vehicles, talking to Saturn owners, and the knowledgable staff at our local dealership. We also noticed several older Saturns on the road and decided they they MUST last! The first experience with the Ion3 was the reason we decided to go with another Saturn, and the VUE is proving to be another good decision! We love it!
Any car will be a "dream" for the first 2 - 3 years.....
I traded up from an '03 L200 and got quite a fair shake on the trade difference.
It drives as great as it looks and I get a lot of head turning and positive comments. Everyone who has seen it seems to spend more than a cursory amount of time checking it out.
I bought this car to use and drive until the last bolt falls out. I hope to get 10 years out of this car. The last new car I bought was in '95 and I drove it until Jan '05 and traded it on the L-car.
I compared the VUE to Pontiac's Torrent and Chevy's Equinox, as well as the KIA Sorento and the Suzuki Grand Vitara. I dislike Ford's styling, and I think the Jeeps look and drive like a piece of crap, so I never even considered them. All seemed under powered in comparison, price not withstanding, the VUE WAS a better vehicle inside and out, it drove markedly better.
My only beefs are the lack of a pause feature for the CD player, lack of a MPG calculator, and wider seats. The in car phone is nifty coupled with ONSTAR, but the phone lacks caller ID and a message box.
We do, too.
"I think I made a great decision to buy this vehicle"
I do as well. Congratulations and keep us informed!
I am ranging about 26 MPG highway and a total average of about 23 MPG.
Many gawkers and appraisals from strangers have re-affirmed my purchase as well. It's fun to drive and I am actually considering buying stock in GMC.
I am sure in the next few years, Saturn will evolve into "something" else - as we all know they are evading the polymer body panels and going to a steel body. But so long as the concept and customer treatment remains as highly rated as now, I wonder why the remaining GM franchises do not keep pace?
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiasts/Spy_Shots/Spy_Shots_08_Saturn_Vue.S1- 78.A9430.html
GM's ownership of Korean automaker Daewoo is already paying off with numerous Daewoo-built models being sold under various GM nameplates including Chevy and Suzuki. Currently the GM-Daewoo partnership is creating a new crossover vehicle built on GM's Theta platform, which will be sold in Europe as the Opel Frontera and in the U.S. as the replacement for the current Saturn Vue.
These photos (link) show a prototype of the Opel Frontera during recent testing in Europe. (Black tape from the front end and sides has been removed by computer.) The side view shows the first glimpse of the dashboard, too.
The next Opel Frontera is expected to enter the market as a five-door only and will be released at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2006. Power is likely to come from two 2.0-liter diesel engines with 120 and 150 hp and a 2.3-liter V-6 gas engine.
For the U.S. market, the styling will be updated to incorporate typical Saturn design elements, and the new crossover is expected to be introduced for the 2008 model year, replacing the current Saturn Vue.
Can you please comment on your driving experience. How comfortable is the seating position for both short and long trips?
Thank You.
The driving position is comfortable, I have no complaints there. I was in the Vue all day today and did 250 km. of mixed driving around the city. The great thing for me is the seat can be moved back enough to accomodate my long legs. Sounds like a small thing but if you are driving in the city for 6 hours and your legs are pushed up against the dash, patience wears thin fast! The leather wrapped steering wheel with radio and cruise controls are a BIG plus. Long highway trips I am not sure of yet as I have owned the car for only a month, but so far it looks like I will be comfortable there too. I Highly recommend this car if you have a hard time getting comfortable in others!
Talk about the Hybrid in the 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline Hybrid discussion.
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Im also from Canada and seriously looking for VUE.
This feedback will contribute to the decision. What about pricing for a V6 semi loaded. I was hoping to get this on the street for canadian $ 31,000......
Regards,
I want a suv with leather and sunroof. I also compared the Grand Vitara Luxury and the CRV SE.
The GV and CRV both cost about $3000 less than the Vue. So what do you get?
GV- frame reinforced body, multi function awd, stability control, better warranty, climate control, better radio, more comfortable seats, higher quality interior.
CRV- stability control, better mpg, more interior room,better quality everywhere, better warranty more cargo space, better resale value, better awd system.
Outside of the plastic panals and v6, I can't see a reason to pay an extra $3K for the VUE. Why pay much more to get way less? If the VUE were a lot less $, I'd consider it.
I started this research with an inclination to purchase a
VUE.
The Mitsubishi comes 10–year/160,000 km Powertrain,
5–year/100,000 km New Vehicle and 5–year/Unlimited km Roadside Assistance.
Before buying one, check out a Grand Vitara. If you still prefer the Mitsu, keep in mind that they are replacing with a redesign.
I would probably take the chances with the Mitsubishi since I normally buy what I really like and enjoy. Suzuki's is not even close to the Outlander's ride.
We can analyze things to death but we have to enjoy life first.
I guess I'm just trying to get a better overall understanding of the merits of AWD and how much it's really worth to pay for it.
Traction control is a combo of using the brakes and reducing throttle to keep the front wheels from spinning.
The polymer is a huge consideration for us, when comparing other vehicles, but being able to use my GM Card points would make the decision much easier. I bought my 2003 with the use of GM Card points (a temporary program in the US). I wish it would happen again...
If you drive around the city or highway and under mainly normal conditions the AWD is not for you. It will be more expensive to buy and maintain.
Lot's of people buy them because:
1- they can - 70%
2- it must be a good thing - 25%
3- really need the AWD due to their work, location, etc. - 5%
The frustration in our case is that they limit the amount of points you can use for each vehicle. For example, I have 3,000 points and can only use 2,000 when purchasing/leasing a VUE. This is stupid since after all it's my money and I should be able to use the points as I wish to.
My suggestion, just go to a Saturn dealer and do not say you have GM points, then only after you have the full cash price you tell them you have GM points and you may have to buy the Equinox instead.
I bet they will exchange the points for cash so that you can use it as downpayment for your VUE.
I have seen cases where they go this route to defeat the GM points limitation.
They offer the best warranty around, and they also sell solid cars.
Yes, Im waiting for the 2007 outlander....a beauty.
With regards to bankrupcy...what about GM?, Nissan?, lol.
Also tired of the servicing cost which affects the entire cost of ownership in Saturn's car.
Everyone just looks at MPG and then go and pay $200 at least 2 to 3 times a year for servicing the vehicle to keep it within warranty. (that's a lot of gas)
If people really wants to know there through TCO then you must add all costs and not just GAS. What about replacing a piece of the Polymer body parts? (arm and a leg?. Saturn is moving away from building their cars with polymer...what you gonna do to find parts?
The Mitsubishi (car division only) financial issues is something to be aware of. However, they will be around and in terms of purchasing deals, now is the best time to get a great car at a great price. When they rebound, then you will have to pay Honda/Toyota prices.
Just my opinion.
You really are missing the big picture about Mitsubishi. Sure they are huge, sure they are diversified, sure they might be profitable in Japan. But guess what? Their U.S. sales are poor and have been that way for some time. If Mitsubishi determines that the U.S. market is not profitable, they can pull out! There are a lot of large companies that have pulled out of the U.S. because they couldn't make it (Fiat, Daewoo and Renault). They are still around elsewhere in the world. Mitsubishi hasn't had a compelling product in years and the fact that coporate scandal makes the headlines more than their cars is pretty dismal. Mistubishi's days in the U.S. are numbered...
I couldn't disagree more