Possible graduation car and DD... - Page 2

GrandAmMe · 03-12-2009, 08:37 PM

Holy long intake pipe! Jesus christ i have never seen an intake that long!

ryanbgb22 · 03-12-2009, 09:16 PM

I overall don't like it, but if you're going to be parking in the city that often, you'll be happy with the plastic body panels. Plus it does have vteks!

notsoaveragej0e · 03-12-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandAmMe

Holy long intake pipe! Jesus christ i have never seen an intake that long!

I know, right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

I overall don't like it, but if you're going to be parking in the city that often, you'll be happy with the plastic body panels. Plus it does have vteks!

Yeah that's another thing... they are pretty damn durable, and cheaper(er) to repair.

...But I am starting to like the higher level on content the TB has. But the effing mp3 input on the Saturn is like... what I base my entire decision on

crazypontiac03 · 03-12-2009, 09:35 PM

I had a 07'. I liked it alot actually not to mention i could tow our Pop-up Camper with it just fine. There not the prettiest looking SUV on the road but it will run a long time. Gotta love that Honda Power Plant.

15K for 10,000 Mile's isn't that bad. If u can get it around 13-14k that would be better. They do have horrible resale value, then again everything does right now.

DrFabulous · 03-12-2009, 10:05 PM

V6 or I4?

My family has two 04's, both purchased brand new, both with around 50-70k miles on them now. Both are I4s w/ CVT, one AWD and one FWD. I've driven them both a lot.

Pros- Fairly nimble, parks/drives well, gets decent mileage, neither has had a single problem, the black one we have looked really nice when I slapped the 077's on there just for lulz, both do really well in the snow w/decent tires

Cons- seats suck, kinda plasticy

Overall, I liked them. I've already told my family that when they are done with one of them, I want it.

notsoaveragej0e · 03-12-2009, 10:06 PM

V6, FWD.

Thanks for the input!

DrFabulous · 03-12-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

V6, FWD.

Thanks for the input!

3.5 honda engine still? Torquey little bugger, as I remember

Rich · 03-12-2009, 10:59 PM

im a fan of the vues, but that is my least favorite gen. at least get something that wont make you groan when you walk towards it.

notsoaveragej0e · 03-12-2009, 11:12 PM

I really think it's this vs. a TB. Which makes you groan less, Rich?

(I'd guess the TB... its at least more "manly"

)

cardude007617 · 03-12-2009, 11:20 PM

but if you don't need a TRUCK so to speak, the vue or any of its variants (torrent/nox) might be a nicer choice as far as amenities.

DrFabulous · 03-12-2009, 11:36 PM

Vue/nox > TB for DD

notsoaveragej0e · 03-12-2009, 11:41 PM

Well my mom used to have TB's forever, and I loved driving those. I'll hopefully get to drive this one and see what I think... As far as the "truckiness" I require, I'd say I'm erring towards the TB because I do occasionally drive on ****ty roads, including dirt and off (nothing ridiculous). I just feel like the TB is "tougher"... probably because I beat the piss out of moms,

DrFabulous · 03-12-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Well my mom used to have TB's forever, and I loved driving those. I'll hopefully get to drive this one and see what I think... As far as the "truckiness" I require, I'd say I'm erring towards the TB because I do occasionally drive on ****ty roads, including dirt and off (nothing ridiculous). I just feel like the TB is "tougher"... probably because I beat the piss out of moms,

Probably, yes. I did take the AWD Vue out to South Dakota a couple years ago while pheasant hunting with family friends, and I was able to keep up thru the fields and crappy roads with all the pickups they all had out there

notsoaveragej0e · 03-12-2009, 11:58 PM

Just looked over some SmartAuction reports of what these go thru auction for... and I'd say the price is relatively high... by maybe 2g's.

And the more I look, the more it seems like the TB is a better value. They have much more content (MSRP's of 28k going for the same price as the 23k Vue). I'd like to get a late model 2007, where they changed the front and rear bumpers to the most recent style.

kse73 · 03-13-2009, 12:26 AM

Vue Redline

cardude007617 · 03-13-2009, 01:21 AM

supposedly can't tow with it^ which therefore looses any truckyness of the car

DrFabulous · 03-13-2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kse73

Vue Redline

Damn hard to find, but they look nice and have some quickness.

crazypontiac03 · 03-13-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

3.5 honda engine still? Torquey little bugger, as I remember

Yes, they used the Honda Engine up until the redesign in 08 or it might be classed as a 09.

Hodge · 03-13-2009, 11:19 AM

if your drivin a trailblazer keep that. a saturn vue is a straight womens car.

UNLESS u tint it out, add some visors aka add some manliness to it somehow, I guess its a good buy.

kse73 · 03-13-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude007617

supposedly can't tow with it^ which therefore looses any truckyness of the car

Tow? Whats that? I'm in Chicago man....no towing necessary unless some good ole boys steal yo reemz.

03-12-2009, 08:37 PM	#21
GrandAmMe It's Personal... AKA: Adam Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ajax, ON Age: 26 Posts: 1,005 Vehicle: 2006 Saab 93 Aero	Holy long intake pipe! Jesus christ i have never seen an intake that long! __________________ '06 Saab 93 Aero 2.8T 'Combi 6MT

03-12-2009, 09:35 PM	#24
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	I had a 07'. I liked it alot actually not to mention i could tow our Pop-up Camper with it just fine. There not the prettiest looking SUV on the road but it will run a long time. Gotta love that Honda Power Plant. 15K for 10,000 Mile's isn't that bad. If u can get it around 13-14k that would be better. They do have horrible resale value, then again everything does right now. __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

03-12-2009, 10:05 PM	#25
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	V6 or I4? My family has two 04's, both purchased brand new, both with around 50-70k miles on them now. Both are I4s w/ CVT, one AWD and one FWD. I've driven them both a lot. Pros- Fairly nimble, parks/drives well, gets decent mileage, neither has had a single problem, the black one we have looked really nice when I slapped the 077's on there just for lulz, both do really well in the snow w/decent tires Cons- seats suck, kinda plasticy Overall, I liked them. I've already told my family that when they are done with one of them, I want it. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

03-12-2009, 10:06 PM	#26
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	V6, FWD. Thanks for the input! __________________

03-12-2009, 10:59 PM	#28
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	im a fan of the vues, but that is my least favorite gen. at least get something that wont make you groan when you walk towards it. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

03-12-2009, 11:12 PM	#29
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	I really think it's this vs. a TB. Which makes you groan less, Rich? (I'd guess the TB... its at least more "manly" ) __________________

03-12-2009, 11:20 PM	#30
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	but if you don't need a TRUCK so to speak, the vue or any of its variants (torrent/nox) might be a nicer choice as far as amenities. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-12-2009, 11:36 PM	#31
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	Vue/nox > TB for DD __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

03-12-2009, 11:41 PM	#32
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Well my mom used to have TB's forever, and I loved driving those. I'll hopefully get to drive this one and see what I think... As far as the "truckiness" I require, I'd say I'm erring towards the TB because I do occasionally drive on ****ty roads, including dirt and off (nothing ridiculous). I just feel like the TB is "tougher"... probably because I beat the piss out of moms, __________________

03-12-2009, 11:58 PM	#34
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Just looked over some SmartAuction reports of what these go thru auction for... and I'd say the price is relatively high... by maybe 2g's. And the more I look, the more it seems like the TB is a better value. They have much more content (MSRP's of 28k going for the same price as the 23k Vue). I'd like to get a late model 2007, where they changed the front and rear bumpers to the most recent style. __________________

03-13-2009, 12:26 AM	#35
kse73 AVL AKA: Joe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,543 Vehicle: GTO/Audi A6	Vue Redline __________________ Procharged and cammed 2005 GTO A4 - Full Pedders Suspension 553 rwhp 479 rwtq 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige

03-13-2009, 01:21 AM	#36
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	supposedly can't tow with it^ which therefore looses any truckyness of the car __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-13-2009, 11:19 AM	#39
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	if your drivin a trailblazer keep that. a saturn vue is a straight womens car. UNLESS u tint it out, add some visors aka add some manliness to it somehow, I guess its a good buy. __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

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