2005 Saturn Vue Review - When SUV's Were The Right Size!

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2024

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  • @Pepinillo-Extravagante
    @Pepinillo-Extravagante 27 днів тому +41

    You could call it Saturnday :D

  • @scott8919
    @scott8919 27 днів тому +15

    Seeing as you already drove one for a video, this is indeed a re-Vue

  • @kimochi33
    @kimochi33 26 днів тому +8

    If you want a V6 Honda CRV, get the Saturn Vue 04-07 V6

  • @hawkeye454
    @hawkeye454 27 днів тому +6

    My dad leased a black 2005 Vue back when i was in high school, with a manual transmission. I always enjoyed driving it.

  • @JOEMAMA_06
    @JOEMAMA_06 26 днів тому +3

    I don't remember much, but back in the day my grandma had one of these. Can confirm the back seats were comfy over the rough roads of Hampton Roads!
    Also the recirculation button is a Tahoe ;)

  • @gordonfreeman5434
    @gordonfreeman5434 27 днів тому +17

    the ones with the 3.5 Hondas were the best

    • @gabethebaeb_5881
      @gabethebaeb_5881 27 днів тому +7

      Yep the Saturn Vue Redline, the J35A3 3.5L VTEC V6, 250 hp.

    • @rummimg
      @rummimg 27 днів тому +4

      Even the Honda engine couldn't save how shitty Vue was.

    • @lolzylmao
      @lolzylmao 27 днів тому +4

      @@rummimgUnfortunately the engine wasnt made the best of. Honda ended the partnership due to GM refusing to adopt Hondas coolant, maintenance and management

    • @drewzero1
      @drewzero1 27 днів тому

      I used to be an oil change tech and there were a couple that came through with the Honda engine, made me do a double take the first time I saw it.

    • @drewzero1
      @drewzero1 27 днів тому

      ​@@lolzylmao I have heard the same about the original Saturn 1.9, that it was designed for a different coolant and GM made them switch it to Deathcool - I mean, Dexcool.

  • @max-I-am
    @max-I-am 27 днів тому +1

    My mom had a Vue while I was growing up. I didn’t expect to feel so nostalgic for a Saturn.

  • @philcomfortkitchen
    @philcomfortkitchen 27 днів тому +2

    That was a Single Disc CD player, no changer, it would require a second DIN space to accommodate the changer mechanism.

  • @engineer_alv
    @engineer_alv 24 дні тому +1

    I owned a 2003 Vue 4 cyl with a 5 spd manual. One of the most reliable vehicles I have owned. It got me through 3 years of college (doing college kid things) and my 1st job as a graduate.
    I think the 0-60 in 3 days also prevented me from getting into much trouble LOL

  • @r5LgxTbQ
    @r5LgxTbQ 27 днів тому +5

    I hope you can find a Sky to test

  • @Jonathan-bk3dq
    @Jonathan-bk3dq 27 днів тому +5

    Zack, the way you said "front wheel drive" at the beginning, like as if it didn't offer AWD. You can get them in AWD.

  • @MrCBG
    @MrCBG 26 днів тому +3

    The front of that looks like it could have been an Olds

  • @isaac24
    @isaac24 27 днів тому +3

    My cousin had one with 335k miles, a 2004 AWD model with the Honda J35. Had to scrap it because the subframe rotted out after being in Michigan for 20 years. He replaced it with a Durango and said it's the most unreliable POS ever made! My grandpa also has a Vue, a 2006 model, FWD also with the J35, 240k and the subframe is starting to rot. Once in a while, GM actually does something good.

    • @kristoffer3000
      @kristoffer3000 27 днів тому +4

      GM doing something good is entirely by accident

  • @christopherjones9821
    @christopherjones9821 27 днів тому +2

    I have a 2006 Saturn Vue it still runs great 👍😃👍

  • @RobsNeighbor
    @RobsNeighbor 27 днів тому +2

    Hitting it Heavy today with the Saturn drops! Love it!

  • @davidsherrick898
    @davidsherrick898 27 днів тому +5

    Is today Saturn Saturday?

  • @colpitts350
    @colpitts350 14 днів тому

    I learned to drive on a 2003 Saturn Vue! It was a base model with no options except AC. The 2.2 ecotec was fine. I had that same engine in a Pontiac Grand Am later. Crank windows, manual locks. If I needed in the trunk when my mom dropped me off I had to get the key from her and run around and unlock it myself. The seats seemed to stain whenever someone farted in the car.

  • @sally_the_saturn_sl2290
    @sally_the_saturn_sl2290 27 днів тому +2

    Check out that VUE!! See what I did there😏😂. I have a few 1/18 scale models of the VUE, and would love to a full size redline at some point! I also have the gauges out of the Redline model in my SL2! Thanks for filming these awesome Saturns for us to see!

  • @rexstanley5120
    @rexstanley5120 8 днів тому

    The 2.2 is surprisingly very reliable in those things

  • @ChadP-gt3fz
    @ChadP-gt3fz 23 дні тому

    Got my Saturn Vue for 2.5k. It's been great for an old beater.

  • @madphilip12
    @madphilip12 27 днів тому +1

    Styling is a strong word

    • @drewzero1
      @drewzero1 27 днів тому

      Severe injustice that they called such an ugly car a "view".

  • @BrokenAdam770
    @BrokenAdam770 27 днів тому +1

    04:20 BIG FRIGGIN BOTTLE YAY!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @Ethan2xm85
    @Ethan2xm85 27 днів тому

    Bloomin heck these things were horrendous!

  • @ccroy2001
    @ccroy2001 27 днів тому +3

    If you're used to vehicles of that era you can safely go down a size category as modern vehicles keep growing. I bought a Sentra b/c it's roughly the size an Altima or Camry used to be. I had a 2010 Ford Escape and the new Bronco Sport is almost the same dimensions as my old Escape, while the modern Escape is noticeably bigger. I like that Vue better than the later Rounder one. Just a box on wheels for doing everyday things.

  • @RemixedVoice
    @RemixedVoice 27 днів тому +1

    I'm assuming this was from Lowell Massachusetts, it's by far the most populated "Lowell" city in the USA. And yes, it's pronounced "lol". Lol

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 27 днів тому +3

    An ex had a 2002 Vue in orange. I don't have anything positive to say about her or her car. lol

  • @davinp
    @davinp 27 днів тому +5

    GM and Ford just want to build big SUVs. They don't want to make small cars and SUVs as those are less profitable. They think people only want big SUVs.

  • @waylangoddard7178
    @waylangoddard7178 27 днів тому

    I had a 2007 Saturn Vue AWD (non-Redline model) with the Honda v6 and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately a few years ago I had to send it to scrap for 2 reasons. The subframe was starting to rot out and the engine blew a head gasket.

  • @nathanwright8616
    @nathanwright8616 26 днів тому +1

    am i wrong or were these offered with a cvt?

    • @Drknnja
      @Drknnja 26 днів тому

      Yes the 4 cyl were CVT the 6cyl had the 4/5 speed auto.

    • @Drknnja
      @Drknnja 26 днів тому

      The 4 cylinders had CVT the 6 Cylinder had either a 4or5 speed auto.

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv 24 дні тому

      @@Drknnja It's more complicated than that.
      The V6 FWD and AWD only came with the 5 spd auto.
      The 4 cyl FWD had a 5 spd manual, with an optional CVT for 2002-2004 and 4 spd auto for 2005-2007 MY.
      AWD was also optional on the 4 cyl from 2002-2005 but came std with the CVT.

  • @kaydgaming-f4o
    @kaydgaming-f4o 27 днів тому

    Omg I’ve been waiting for this video

  • @rexstanley5120
    @rexstanley5120 8 днів тому

    Vueing the Saturn Vue with you

  • @MASTERHI-sk1pl
    @MASTERHI-sk1pl 21 день тому

    I currently have this car, might need a new starter and wheel alignment

  • @damilolaakanni
    @damilolaakanni 26 днів тому

    Actually, the RAV4 was never this size until 2006 with the third generation. The '05 RAV4 was about the size of a modern subcompact crossover, probably even smaller.

  • @tyo8223
    @tyo8223 27 днів тому

    Had one, it was very noisy inside, the shifter pod took away knee space, and the front armrests sucked, got rid of it after a year.

  • @louisbeerreviews8964
    @louisbeerreviews8964 7 днів тому

    Ecotec is the same in Vauxhall in the uk

  • @unknownhider
    @unknownhider 27 днів тому

    I'm still of the opinion that there's 3 generations of vues 1st being 2002-2005, 2nd being 2006 and 2007, and 3rd being 2008 through 2010

  • @lukerinderknecht2982
    @lukerinderknecht2982 15 днів тому

    8:57 just to be pedantic, the CX-5 hasn't grown in size (yet at least) 😅

  • @DrscammerRacingrush2
    @DrscammerRacingrush2 27 днів тому

    I want one 😫

  • @cbsadler
    @cbsadler 26 днів тому

    I think the recirc SUV is a Pathfinder

  • @RetroKingOG
    @RetroKingOG 27 днів тому

    Honestly i know I’ll get hate; the Saturn Vue was based on the Aztek platform.
    Honestly over the years, I prefer the Aztek more and more than this…
    Fun fact they also made a hybrid for 2 years of this generation

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv 24 дні тому

      no it wasn't. The Vue debuted the much newer Theta platform (shared with the Equinox) with independent rear suspension, while the Aztek used the U-platform from the contemporary Venture minivan. It also had a torsion beam at the rear. The Buick Rendezvous was the Aztek platform-mate.
      Honestly you are not giving up much interior space going from an Aztek to a Vue, despite the former being the larger vehicle.

  • @Dankcatvacs
    @Dankcatvacs 27 днів тому

    was this a cvt model?

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv 24 дні тому

      it would come with a 4 spd GM 4T auto as Saturn ditched the CVT on FWD models after 2004 MY. If it was a 4 cyl AWD it would still come with a CVT, though

  • @DrscammerRacingrush2
    @DrscammerRacingrush2 27 днів тому

    I want one 8

  • @mattlimberg5763
    @mattlimberg5763 27 днів тому

    You said the seats match the vibe, you should have said it matches the vue

  • @Crispychicken4u
    @Crispychicken4u 27 днів тому

    common problem with Saturn Vues, the front engine cradle mounts rust away .

  • @feg7302
    @feg7302 27 днів тому

    The interior kinda reminds me of first gen Santa Fe

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv 24 дні тому

      what's ironic is I tested a 1st gen Santa Fe before settling with a 4 cyl Vue with manual transmission.

  • @michaelhoskins832
    @michaelhoskins832 27 днів тому +1

    Why were 2-wheel drive SUVs allowed to be sold? Thought they should all be either AWD or 4WD.

    • @drewzero1
      @drewzero1 27 днів тому +1

      Because people wanted minivans, but didn't want to _look_ like they were driving minivans. Note that (like most minivans) this is a car-based crossover rather than a truck-based SUV, though two-wheel-drive trucks and SUVs do exist as well.

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 26 днів тому

      Depending on where you live, not everyone needs AWD. FWD is perfectly adequate if you don't get inclement weather often. And even then, FWD with snow tires can give very good performance. Most sedans have been FWD for the last few decades and there have been no complaints.

  • @Coolizzy-e5l
    @Coolizzy-e5l 20 днів тому

    Vues are just Equnioxs

  • @paulm6481
    @paulm6481 27 днів тому +1

    Unfortunately GM comes up with cool idea (solid small cars and SUVs and no haggle pricing) and then gives up after spending all that money on brand and new vehicle and factory and goes cheap and badge engineers and then kills brand. Typical GM 🤦‍♂️

  • @davinp
    @davinp 27 днів тому

    Saturn was not supposed similar to GM's other brands. GM would use cheap hard plastics in their other brands.

    • @drewzero1
      @drewzero1 27 днів тому

      By the early 2000s that separation was starting to fade, and the Vue ended up sharing a lot with the Equinox.