Is the 2005 Saturn Vue a good vehicle and is it very reliable? l found one for $14k with 37k miles has a sun roof and leather interior and is really nice. Is the car good? and is it a decent deal?

PS- It would be a first car for me and perfect for headin up north on weekends and packin skis and snowboard in the back.

All cars that have been well maintained are good. Please have a certified technician do a pre-purchase inspection for you.

The data r not too favorable.

1. The 5-year Reliability Percentrank average of the Saturn Vue is .17, on a scale of 0.00 to 1.00. For reference, Saturn is overall 5-year Reliability Percentrank average is .30, General Motors' is .31, Honda is is .84, & Toyota is is .89.

2. Based on reported problem frequency for the preceding 5 years, the Saturn Vue is on AutoOnInfo.net is list of Worst Automobiles of 2008.

3. Based on reported problem frequency for the preceding 3 years, the V6, all-wheel-drive Saturn Vue is on Consumer Reports' list of the 2009 Least Reliable.

Consequently, u should factor into the purchase price the likelihood of serious problems that r greater than that for Saturns overall & much greater than that for a typical Honda or Toyota. However, if u plan only limited use for a few years, it may serve u quite adequately.