Going Saturn Shopping

**nsap** · 09-24-2007, 07:20 AM

Well I have decided it is time for the Equinox to go. So next Saturday I am going to go to Saturn (2hrs away..ugh) and possibly buy a 2008 Vue XR.

I was leery of trading the Equinox in, but it has come to that point. It will depend on if the Saturn dealership gives me a decent amount for the Equinox (perferably $2,000 over bluebook).

I hope I am a Saturn owner this time next week!

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montrealvue · 09-24-2007, 07:32 AM

As a long time Saturn devotee, I think you will find the "Saturn experience" a breath of fresh air compared to the punishment of dealing with a Chevy dealer. The Vue is a nice choice if you can afford to give up interior space and driver seat comfort. Good luck!

**nsap** · 09-24-2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by montrealvue

As a long time Saturn devotee, I think you will find the "Saturn experience" a breath of fresh air compared to the punishment of dealing with a Chevy dealer. The Vue is a nice choice if you can afford to give up interior space and driver seat comfort. Good luck!

I sure hope so. I've been communicating with one of the salespeople at this dealership for awhile and am pleased with his knowledge on product.

The Vue does have less "space", but the cargo area in the Vue is more useable than that of my Equinox.

Buick61 · 09-24-2007, 08:30 AM

Gah, will you ever buy an age-appropriate conveyance? You were getting there with the G6.

The VUE is nice. It's just not very dynamic looking.

**nsap** · 09-24-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Buick61

Gah, will you ever buy an age-appropriate conveyance? You were getting there with the G6.

The VUE is nice. It's just not very dynamic looking.

The Vue won't be a daily driver. Its just my rec vehicle kind of.

Most "age appropriate" vehicles come with a hefty insurance premium as well. Nonetheless, the G6 replacement will be my fun car.

caddycruiser · 09-25-2007, 08:47 AM

The experience should be generally good, but don't get your heart set on an overly fantastic trade value. Saturn dealers have more wiggle room, since there's no discount, but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll get thousands more.

plane · 09-25-2007, 08:56 AM

Congratulations nsap.
Our neighbor two doors down has a new 2008 Vue and it looks fantastic.
You might want one of these after making the purchase, especially if you plan on posting here about it....

http://www.saferamerica.com/productD...&productID=230

jfnz24 · 09-25-2007, 09:39 AM

Let us know how it goes...

MelvinJ · 09-25-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Buick61

Gah, will you ever buy an age-appropriate conveyance?

...said the mid-20's guy with the '96 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham.

(You were waiting for that, right?)

Buick61 · 09-25-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MelvinJ

...said the mid-20's guy with the '96 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham.

(You were waiting for that, right?)

Well, good then. I guess I meant it in relation to buying new cars. And the FWB was a boy-hood dream car, so once this nostalgia phase passes, so too will the car.

**ChevroletRevived** · 09-25-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by plane

Congratulations nsap.
Our neighbor two doors down has a new 2008 Vue and it looks fantastic.
You might want one of these after making the purchase, especially if you plan on posting here about it....

http://www.saferamerica.com/productD...&productID=230

LOL, good one!

**BigAls87Z28** · 09-25-2007, 02:22 PM

Why on Gods green earth would you get a Vue as a rec vehicle and not as a daily? There is only ONE Saturn I can think of that would be good for a "rec" vehicle. It seats less then 5, it doesn't have a V6 but has the power, and its not equiped with AWD...

**paul8488** · 09-25-2007, 02:35 PM

Haha I finally got your post, plane, in a thread about two weeks back!

**paul8488** · 09-25-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

Why on Gods green earth would you get a Vue as a rec vehicle and not as a daily? There is only ONE Saturn I can think of that would be good for a "rec" vehicle. It seats less then 5, it doesn't have a V6 but has the power, and its not equiped with AWD...

I wouldn't make a habit of it... but listen to BigAl! You've got the G6 when you need to carry friends and family... get something a little more intimate for your fun car!

Buick61 · 09-25-2007, 02:41 PM

Yeah. The hell? Why not get a SKY Redline? Why do you need TWO five-passenger FWD, V6, automatic transmissioned vehicles?

09-24-2007, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 14,319	Going Saturn Shopping Well I have decided it is time for the Equinox to go. So next Saturday I am going to go to Saturn (2hrs away..ugh) and possibly buy a 2008 Vue XR. I was leery of trading the Equinox in, but it has come to that point. It will depend on if the Saturn dealership gives me a decent amount for the Equinox (perferably $2,000 over bluebook). I hope I am a Saturn owner this time next week! </IMG> __________________ Gen V V8 info? E-Mail Me

09-24-2007, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
montrealvue 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal,PQ - 2006 Saturn Vue V6 ! Posts: 1,675	Re: Going Saturn Shopping As a long time Saturn devotee, I think you will find the "Saturn experience" a breath of fresh air compared to the punishment of dealing with a Chevy dealer. The Vue is a nice choice if you can afford to give up interior space and driver seat comfort. Good luck! __________________ '87 Merc Tracer '88 Toyota Tercel '89 VW Golf '94 Saturn SL '97 Pontiac Grand Am '00 Olds Silhouette '02 Dodge Intrepid '04 Chev Malibu '06 Saturn Vue

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Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,127	Re: Going Saturn Shopping Gah, will you ever buy an age-appropriate conveyance? You were getting there with the G6. The VUE is nice. It's just not very dynamic looking. __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

09-25-2007, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
caddycruiser 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern Delaware Drives: '08 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe Posts: 662	Re: Going Saturn Shopping The experience should be generally good, but don't get your heart set on an overly fantastic trade value. Saturn dealers have more wiggle room, since there's no discount, but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll get thousands more. __________________ Mom: '08 Malibu 2LT 4-cyl Dad: '92 Roadmaster LTD, '93 Fleetwood Brougham (FOR SALE), '96 Subaru Legacy Wagon Brother: '86 Regal LTD ME: '08 G6 GT Coupe Pictures

09-25-2007, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
plane 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Just right here Drives: 2005 Chevy Colorado Posts: 4,810	Re: Going Saturn Shopping Congratulations nsap. Our neighbor two doors down has a new 2008 Vue and it looks fantastic. You *might* want one of these after making the purchase, especially if you plan on posting here about it.... http://www.saferamerica.com/productD...&productID=230

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09-25-2007, 09:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
jfnz24 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Drives: 1996 Cavalier Z24, 2000 Blazer LT Posts: 1,400	Re: Going Saturn Shopping Let us know how it goes... __________________ 2000 Chevrolet Blazer LT -- 63000 miles 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 -- 160000 miles MEDIOCRITY: It takes a lot less time, and most people won't notice the difference until it's too late.

09-25-2007, 02:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 8,960	Re: Going Saturn Shopping Why on Gods green earth would you get a Vue as a rec vehicle and not as a daily? There is only ONE Saturn I can think of that would be good for a "rec" vehicle. It seats less then 5, it doesn't have a V6 but has the power, and its not equiped with AWD... __________________ GMInside News BigAls87Z28 1993 Caprice 9C1 1972 Camaro RS

09-25-2007, 02:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 12,706	Re: Going Saturn Shopping Haha I finally got your post, plane, in a thread about two weeks back! __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

09-25-2007, 02:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,127	Re: Going Saturn Shopping Yeah. The hell? Why not get a SKY Redline? Why do you need TWO five-passenger FWD, V6, automatic transmissioned vehicles? __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

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