Faults:

Reoccurring shorts in heated seats.

Leaking sunroof.

Rusting hatch.

Easily cracked windshield.

Cheap cheap leather.

Seriously uncomfortable.

Dealer service is dreadful.

General Comments:

I hate this piece of crap! I've always been wary of purchasing domestic... but after having gone to work for GMAC I figured the discount was enough that I would give one a try... So I purchased this Vue AWD completely loaded. Worst decision I've ever made. I could rant but what's the point.

Dealership will not honor any of the work they've done on the leaking sunroof, heated seats or spot rust (yes that's right the only piece of sheet metal on this vehicle is rusting). I will be calling into GM corporate offices for good will, but here's the kicker, all the Saturn Dealerships locally are owned by the same ownership group... as if I'm going to take my vehicle back there for more work that won't be done properly... these guys are completely ignorant and inept at their trade.

* WARNING do not purchase a Saturn * (although the new model is so ugly there won't be many sales of the vehicle anyway)

Faults:

Some wind noise on drivers window.

Occasional rattling of seat belt in back seat passenger side.

General Comments:

I've had my Saturn Vue for one year now and I am very happy with it. It is fun to drive, and handles well on dry pavement. I feel confident and sure-footed on winter roads, and I've driven on snowy streets and highways in Wisconsin this past year. Its cargo-carrying capacity and flexibility has suited me well.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this car so far.

General Comments:

I've really been enjoying this vehicle! Here are the things I like about the car:

1. Power! I recently took my VUE Red-Line on a trip to Florida, and it easily blew by those guys on I-95 who like to speed up when someone attempts to pass them.

2. Looks - The exterior looks great when polished up, and I've had several people compliment me on the classy-looking black leather trimmed interior. The blue/amber foot-well lighting is probably the silliest feature ever put into a vehicle - but it's good for a laugh anyway.

3. The sport-tuned suspension and steering make the car a lot of fun to drive, and I feel safer knowing it can perform emergency moves when required.

4. Electronics - I've really come to use the XM radio and On-Star (especially the hands-free cell phone) quite a lot - even if they are rather pricey subscriptions. The built in electronic compass and thermometer are nice features. I am finding the on-line diagnostics On-Star sends to me monthly help to off-set the cost of the service, as On-Star keeps track of my oil usage. If their diagnostics are to be believed, I've been changing my oil almost twice as often as required.

5. Practical - it's still a SUV - all wheel drive, lots of storage (can even squirrel away some things in the spare wheel well), and the storage options in the passenger area have improved as well.

6. Safety - Unfortunately I totalled my last VUE in an accident. On the other hand - neither I nor my passenger received so much as a scratch or a bruise.

There are a few things I wish were different:

1. One cannot install a trailer hitch on the Red-Line (Saturn does not recommend it, at least). I am a cyclist, and not being able to use my hitch-mounted bike rack is disappointing.

2. I replaced the cheap car speakers right away. I wish Saturn offered a premium sound package that included top of the line name-brand speakers.

3. The sound system is underpowered.

4. I wish it were iPod compatible. The Saturn does come with an auxiliary input that will allow inputs from iPods or other MP3 players, but one has to run a cable to the car radio front panel, and it looks a bit jerry-rigged that way.

5. I found the car seat to be just a bit uncomfortable on very long rides. Lumbar support would be good.

Overall, I am very glad I bought this vehicle!