Subaru Forester or Saturn Vue?

Question

My husband and I are going to buy a 2nd vehicle in the next few weeks. We have narrowed our choiced down to the Subaru Forester or the Saturn Vue. Consumer Reports prefers the Forester, but I want to hear from people who have one or know about them so if any of you have one or have a strong opinion about either one please let me know so we can weigh out all our options before buying one. Thanks!

Answer 1

I honestly don't know where "Jason" gets his information . We have a Forester and it has never leaked a drop of oil. It is the fourth Subaru we have had in the family and NONE have leaked. They are a great, safe, reliable car. He mentions waiting for a new Toyota model. I say go for the Suby. They have a proven track record and are priced more favorably than the competetion. They hold a good resale and are superb in winter conditions.  

Answer 2

If you can wait until October, November, you will be able to buy a similar vehicle that will far exceed both of these in quality. The Toyota Venza will be available soon (mid-size all wheel drive wagon) I you cant wait buy the Subaru for longevity or buy the Saturn for comfort. Saturn is a GM product I hope you know this, therefore the Saturn has a lower resale value than the Subaru. The Subaru however WILL leak oil on your driveway sooner than one would expect. Check out the link and look at Venza.

Answer 3

Subaru hands down.  Now is a good time to buy - you can get a huge discount on a 2008  before the 2009's start rolling in.  Better yet, check into a used 2008 - for the 10-15k miles you give up, you'll save yourself thousands & it's still under warranty.  

Answer 4

Subaru, better product, and better resale prices for later

Answer 5

The subaru has better relaibility, better resale value, better driving car, FAR better AWD system. I havent been around that many saturn vues but I know that saturns have average reliability, where as subaru is good. I drive a subaru and love it. I work for a dealership group that has ford, chevy, dodge, chrysler, jeep, toyota, and honda, so I could get any of those for as cheap as they can be gotton and i still drive my subaru.  

Answer 6

i have a 2006 Subaru and it is one of the few cars i have owned that i could recommend