2005 Saturn Relay - Consumer Opinions

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Ranking	Details
#1	Good Source: Edmunds ...Do not like engine performance. Interiors, they are not bad but can get better. Overall good...
#2	DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE!! Source: Cars.com ...turn signal lights went out, interior noise on highway, trim (yes trim) fell off, rear quarter panel fell off while driving, rotors and cv joints shot at 37,000 miles. DVD player occasionally works, center consule broke after placing a full soda can in it, I have more items to address but not enough time in the email. We have documented this with SATURN but we are told that each item was designed to MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. Now we bought this vehicle with 81 miles on it NEW. No one at Saturn wanted to help us after the warranty went past 36,000 miles so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, do not buy...
#3	Lemon Source: Edmunds ...I had a Vue before I got the Relay and loved it but the Relay is another story. It has been worked on by the dealer 7 times in less than 4 years. All 7 times has been for the same problems! It's not the dealer because I have been to 2 with the same results. Don't waste your money on this car and save yourself a headache...
#4	From a satisified owner Source: Edmunds ...I love this vehicle. This is my 7th Saturn so I can honestly say that it is a fantastic product. I currently own 3 including this one. I am getting @20 MPG in the city and @27 on the highway. Great vehicle...
#5	I love this car! Source: Cars.com ..."A car that looks like a SUV but has all the features of a minivan. Great family car. Removeable seats and DVD player with head phones are a win with the kids. Awesome for around town or long road trips."...
#6	Very reliable Source: Cars.com ..."This is the 3rd Saturn I have owned and by far the best one. The features DVD player are worth every penny and I do like the dual a/c system in it. Since I take grandkids on trips it is a extreme luxury to have them entertained with the DVD. At the present it has 49,285 miles on it and no problems with it mechanically. Just keep it in prper repair and all should be ok."...
#7	18 trips to the shop in 2 yrs. Source: Edmunds ...I've bought 2 relays. My 1st was totaled in an accident so we bought a 2nd. I've been to the shop 18 times in 2.5 yrs. I've had my rotors replaced 2x, 5 drive belts in 8 wks., 2 tensioner in 8 wks., new heater system, onstar unit, side panels, wood trim, pwr steering unit. I've had my computer reset so my headlights don't fail. My pwr doors open when driving, (with my 3 children in the back.) those are just some of the problems we've had. I've dealt w/ Saturn assistance & they offered me free oil changes to make it right. I will never buy another Saturn again. I may...
#8	The worst vehicle I have ever owned... Source: Edmunds ...We should have sold it back under lemon law but we never thought the problems would continue. We certainly never thought that if the problems continued that Saturn would say...sorry you are stuck with it. It has had quite a few different brake problems, major door problems, issues with the windshield or something near there causing an extremely loud wind noise that was never able to be fixed, door paneling falling off, radio replaced 3 times, DVD player replaced once, rear sensor malfunction, broken seatbelt upon purchase, broken horn upon purchase and more...yes there's more. It's a terrible...
#9	Best in Class In My Opinion Source: Edmunds ...I took months to test drive all the vehicles in the market for this class. I would like everyone to know that for the buck, the RELAY is the best vehicle I have ever found! Between the Safety and Reliability that Saturn is already known for, I don't think I'll ever buy anthing but a Saturn!...
#10	Good car for the money Source: Edmunds ...Much cheaper than Toyota and Honda. Have only had a few minor things that the dealer repaired quickly. A/C could be colder, but other than that it is great for long trips...