2008 Saturn VUE Consumer Discussions

Saturn VUE Green Line - Real World MPG Numbers

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Written by: tackepj on Nov 20, 2008 02:22 PM

Great messages recently on this board. Glad everyone has some interesting stories to tell. Our GL has treated us well and we're very happy owners. I'd like to clear up one thing about the BAS operation discussed earlier--it does NOT run the A/C off of the hybrid battery. While in auto-stop mode, the battery operates accessories like the radio, the HVAC blower, ... Read More...

Re: Is this correct? [kipk]

Written by: hybridvue on Nov 13, 2008 05:42 AM

Yes those statements are accurate. The Saturn Vue Hybrid models 2007 and 2008 are based upon the BAS system - for belt alternator starter. Basically, BAS is a big motor-generator in place of the vehicle's normal alternator. The big motor can deliver 6.7 horsepower at speed, and 48 pounds-feet of torque the moment it begins to turn, according to Saturn. That's ... Read More...

Re: Breakeven Point.... [kipk]

Written by: hybridvue on Nov 12, 2008 06:43 AM

Typo on my part - Back in December of 2006 Hybrid Vue cost $2250 MORE that the Regular view. The numbers in my situation follow my logic. One should run the numbers prior to making a decision. If the Hybrid is substantially more expensive and federal tax credits are considerably less or zero - those are factors to consider in your purchase. Back in 2006 the difference ... Read More...

Re: Compare Honda CRV vs Vue Hybrid [kipk]

Written by: chmsomm on Nov 10, 2008 05:37 PM

Kip, Happy Veterans Day. Semper Fi. I spent 6 years in the service. Since you state you are considering a hybrid. Would I buy a 2008 Hybrid Vue? The answer is no. Saturn has significantly jacked up the price on the 2008 GreenLines. I think the payback is questionable on the 2008s. I also think Saturn has to demonstrate they have fixed the electical harness and battery ... Read More...

Breakeven Point....

Written by: hybridvue on Nov 10, 2008 10:14 AM

No one talks on this site and then there are 15 posts in less than a week. Go figure. A person feeling they are doing the right thing by being more "Green" is admirable and priceless. A person feeling they are saving a lot of money is not looking at the total cost. -- Kip I have looked at the costs, will use my numbers and you can be the judge. Since, I have driven the furthest ... Read More...

Saturn Vue Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Help! Incentives of XE FWD in September, 2008

Written by: cryogenics on Oct 18, 2008 09:00 AM

I'd like to know whether anyone here still have the record of incentives and rebates for 2008 Saturn VUE XE FWD for September, 2008 (09/30/2008). The reason I asked is because I purchased a 2008 Saturn VUE XE AWD last month with $2500 rebates ($1000 Consumer Cash and $1500 Purchase Bonus), however, I decided to exchange the vehicle to a XE FWD since the first one ... Read More...

Saturn VUE Green Line - Real World MPG Numbers

Saturn Receives Praise....

Written by: hybridvue on Oct 09, 2008 00:31 PM

Seems I am not the only one that thinks the Saturn Hybrid Vue makes financial and eco sense. http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/autos/0810/gallery.hybrid_suvs/2.html Another tip - When stopped at a light or stopped in traffic - allow about 7-10 feet of space from the car in front of you. The Auto Stop will kick in and last anywhere from a few seconds to 90 ... Read More...

Tips for Better Gas Mileage on the Saturn Vue Hybrid

Written by: hybridvue on Sep 26, 2008 06:09 AM

First off - I think you purchased a 2008 Saturn Hybrid Vue. The 2009 models which will be a full Hybrid are not out on the market yet. Second - the first tank may not have been filled up to the top and hence your poor mpg numbers. So wipe the slate clean, fill up to the top and then compute the mpg numbers for the next and all future tanks. Third - have you tried any of these ... Read More...

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Re: 03 vue [tsab]

Written by: klass65 on Sep 12, 2008 05:06 AM

I read a good bit about the Vue before I bought my 2005 one. Consumer Reports stated there were a lot of problems with the 2005 that were taken care of by the time the 2005 came out. I have a friend who has a 2003 Vue and she had transmission problems from the start. Saturn eventually replaced the transmission for her. I would suggest taking it to a reputable mechanic ... Read More...

Re: VUE BLUES [vueblue2]

Written by: klass65 on Sep 03, 2008 07:25 PM

I also bought a 2008 Vue in June 2008. I bought mine at Saturn of Macon, GA. Three days after I bought it, I noticed a very loud sqeaking noise as we were loading the trunk for vacation. I noticed that the car squeaks when you get in or out of it, and when you rock it. While I was on vacation (drove from Ga to Maine or I would have returned it within the 1500 miles) the salesman ... Read More...