$1500 for 05 Saturn SUV worth it?

Asked by Jason Oct 27, 2016 at 11:42 PM about the 2005 Saturn VUE Base

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

Car being sold at a dealership. Apparently some special
internet price of $1500 for a 2005 Saturn VUE. Miles are at
115,000 (pretty low considering the year). KBB says
market for those are anywhere between $2-$3k. Is it worth
it?

8 Answers

144,795

It all depend,s on the car,s past history,before purchasing, run a carfax and have it checked by a trust worthy mechanic,just because it is listed under fair market value does not mean it is a good deal,HTH.

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103,215

It would be worth it if there are no mechanical problems. You don't want to waste your time if it has a motor tick or on the verge of blowing a head gasket. If you know any mechanics ask them to accompany you to the dealer and check out the car.

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I traded my 2006 VUE and the dealer is listing it for $5,000. 63k miles, suspension problems, rattle in steering column need repairs and rough idle when running AC.

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2,970

It's not a special Internet price; it's a Saturn price. You apparently haven't heard about Saturns. The reason they're selling that car so cheap is because it's junk. ALL Saturns are junk. Please don't buy that car. You WILL regret it. If it has 115,000 miles on it, the transmission is shot, and in a few more miles, the engine will be shot too. Do NOT buy that car.

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Larkin has no idea what he is talking about. Saturn Vues are amazing vehicles. They are great on gas and will last you for a very long time. I have a 2005 Vue with almost 200k miles. It still runs brand new. Costs me about $23 to fill it up.

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103,215

I like Saturns too, at least pre-2008 models, S, SLs, 1.8L, damn good engine.

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I am still driving my 1995 SL1 motor trend car of the year. I have a 179,000. miles on it. Paid it off in 5 years with only and it has cost me with 1batterie, replacement by Saturn. regular maintenance and oil changes 1 Alternator, one muffler, 3 more batteries, oil changes, timing belt and such. and the most costly of all the repair a new ignition switch . I have spent an average of $240 a year on my car. I consider the Saturn the absolute BEST car I have ever or will ever own. My interior is still like new nothing broken. I will drive it till the wheels fall off or it quits or is no longer able to be fixed. I got my moneys worth from this little Saturn and I think that might be the reason it is not longer being made because it was not in the Dealers shop enough to keep his mechanics busy. No to mention how much cheaper full coverage car insurance is on Saturn Auto.

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DRIVING A 2005 VUE WITH 245000 MILES STILL GOING BUT I HOPE IT MAKE IT THUR WINTER 9/19

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