This is my 2003 Vue. It features All Wheel Drive with a 6 cylinder 235 hp 5 Speed Automatic. Dubbed "Chili-Beanie" the Vue from outside is not all that innocent deep within.
Under the hood is a K&N Cold Air Filter Charger which allows more air-flow in eliminiating the stock air box and cleaner while keeping it California Smog Legal as the MASS (MAss Air-Flow Sensor) Hooks right into the air intake pipe which is CARB approved. The windows were tinted "Limo-Style" on side and rear by The Tint Shop in Northridge, CA.
At rear, twin 2 & 1/2 inch Stainless Steel Exhausts coming out of a Flowmaster Turbo muffler allowing the engine to breathe better reducing back pressure and increasing horsepower 10%. This also allowed for a few extra miles per gallon on the highway and reduced weight by replacing the stock exhaust system. Each time I see the Saturn dealer they would swear "this one has a V-8 under the hood!" Ferrari and Lamborghini owners also seem to tip their head up in respect from the unsuspecting growl from the American beauty.
The Stock 2003 16.5" Steel Alloys were traded back to Saturn Corporation in January 2004 for the lighter 2004 18" Aluminum Alloy 5 Star Mags and Goodyear 18" Eagles replaced Firestone Tires.
At 109,000 miles, for a stock Vue it's fine the way it is. It hauls ass when it has to and is very versatile. It turns heads while cruising around town or surprises the unsuspecting valet. It's a very comfortable, fun SUV my family and I really. This has to be the best vehicle I've ever owned. Although Saturn will go down at the hands of General Motors for closing the motor car company down, this Saturn will run for a very long time to come!
A thank you for the 13,950 people who over time gave their sweat, blood and time to first create a great car company, take all of the models to the level they attained and most of all - for all the memories and great times shared in or around our Saturns by Saturn Owners all across the nation!
December 29, 2004 in the snow at Gorman, CA on the way to Reno, NV. We did get snowed in while in Reno during the big storms however, the All Wheel Drive handles great in snow, no chains required! We put my VUE through 3 to 6 foot snow drifts and it sliced through them like butter without getting stuck once! So goes to say that neither rain, sleet or snow can stop a Vue!
A more peaceful View of my Vue the night I bought it on the beach at Zuma after the lifeguards went home. It still had the 2003 alloys which were later replaced when the 2004's came off the truck!
Last but not least....this is the owner!
