New guy from the mitten state
 

Hi all! My name is Jeremy and I have a 2003 Vue AWD with VTi trans. Bought it over 2 yrs ago as a mileage machine to keep miles off my powerstroke commuting. Knowing what I have learned recently on here about the trans issues I wouldn't have bought bought. I really like the car overall. On here to learn what I can from other's experiences. My be looking at a manual trans conversion. The car has almost 200k on it and know little about it's history and if the trans is original.

Welcome to the Saturn Forum ..... where we try to help, and enjoy giv'n each other a hard time.

welcome.
I have never heard of a CVT-based Saturn lasting 200K. You might be able to decipher the age of the tranny from the factory stampings on it (no I do not know where they are nor how to interpret). Just a thought.

Welcome to the forum, man. Glad to have you with us. A couple of guys here have done the manual trans swap and love the results they've achieved. You can do a search and read all about it.

That's the way ya do it, welcome. Make yourself a signature next man.

Purchased my Saturn when fuel spiked to over $4/ Gallon. Realized the economy from miles driven was enough to justify the new car payment.

where were you transplanted from?

Nice sig --just missing ya first name

Oh,
was born and raised in Michigan " mitton state " derf. originally the U.P.

Was thinking of retiring in the yoop but not sure as of yet ...

You need economy in Illinois, where you have to drive 40 miles to get anywhere! I love the 34-36 mpg I get with my SC without even trying too hard.

i was trying to figure out why you chose this post to add to...all makes sense now, ehh...