Saturn VUE 2004

Mike, I have a new 2004 Vue AWD Redline with the 3.5L V6. MY engine does
not sound like a diesel when it is idling but it does have kind of a throaty
exhaust sound, but smooth if you know what I am trying to say. If you
engine is not shaking while it is idling then I think it is ok. My engine
idle very smoothly and does not shake while watching with the hood open. If
yours shakes then you have a cylinder that is missing I would think.

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Rusty Shackleford

'What ever happens, happens necessarily'



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"Michael" > wrote in message
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> My new Saturn VUE 2004 front-wheel drive with V6 3.5L engine seems to be
> running just fine, but I wonder about the engine: it sounds a bit like a
> diesel motor when it's idling. It's not noisy at all, but I hear a sort of
> rhythmic chugga-chugga sound that reminds me of diesel trucks. I was
> wondering if any other VUE owners have noticed this and if it's normal.
>
> Thanks for your help and feedback...
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>
> Michael
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Hey Rusty,

I appreciate your reply. There's no vibration, just a diesel Step-Van sort
of sound. It's not even loud, but I can hear it when the the stereo is off.
I've never owned an SUV before and I was just wondering if that's to be
expected, I guess. If there's nothing horribly wrong, I'll just wait until I
go for scheduled maintenance and get them to listen to it and fix whatever
might be wrong.

The Redline is amazing. Congratulations on your purchase!


Thanks again,
Michael

"Rusty Shackleford" > wrote in message
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> Mike, I have a new 2004 Vue AWD Redline with the 3.5L V6. MY engine does
> not sound like a diesel when it is idling but it does have kind of a
throaty
> exhaust sound, but smooth if you know what I am trying to say. If you
> engine is not shaking while it is idling then I think it is ok. My engine
> idle very smoothly and does not shake while watching with the hood open.
If
> yours shakes then you have a cylinder that is missing I would think.
>
> --
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> "Michael" > wrote in message
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> > My new Saturn VUE 2004 front-wheel drive with V6 3.5L engine seems to be
> > running just fine, but I wonder about the engine: it sounds a bit like a
> > diesel motor when it's idling. It's not noisy at all, but I hear a sort
of
> > rhythmic chugga-chugga sound that reminds me of diesel trucks. I was
> > wondering if any other VUE owners have noticed this and if it's normal.
> >
> > Thanks for your help and feedback...
> >
> >
> > Michael
> >
> >
>
>

"Michael" > wrote in message
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> My new Saturn VUE 2004 front-wheel drive with V6 3.5L engine seems to be
> running just fine, but I wonder about the engine: it sounds a bit like a
> diesel motor when it's idling. It's not noisy at all, but I hear a sort of
> rhythmic chugga-chugga sound that reminds me of diesel trucks. I was
> wondering if any other VUE owners have noticed this and if it's normal.
>
> Thanks for your help and feedback...

If you don't get allot of feedback here, you might try the Honda newsgroup.
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Mark
'99 Civic Si

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> Michael
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"Michael" > wrote in message > ...
> My new Saturn VUE 2004 front-wheel drive with V6 3.5L engine seems to be
> running just fine, but I wonder about the engine: it sounds a bit like a
> diesel motor when it's idling. It's not noisy at all, but I hear a sort of
> rhythmic chugga-chugga sound that reminds me of diesel trucks. I was
> wondering if any other VUE owners have noticed this and if it's normal.
>
> Thanks for your help and feedback...
>
>
> Michael

I agree with the poster who talked about the throaty exhaust sound.
Mine idles smoothly but I can hear it as well....not a problem. I
*like* what it sounds like when it accelerates.

mh

I don't mind the "throaty" sound at all. I was just wondering if it was
normal, if it would go away after the break-in, etc. I think it's overall
quite an excellent vehicle and now that I've done a head to head comparison
on price, feel, features, look, options, power, responsiveness, etc.,
between my 2004 VUE and all the small-to-medium SUV competition at the last
Auto Show, I have no doubts whatsoever that I made the very best choice and
a great deal to boot! Also, I have the best dealer service, good enough to
make friends wish they had that kind of relationship for their vehicles.


Regards,
Michael

"Matt Hayden" > wrote in message
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> "Michael" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My new Saturn VUE 2004 front-wheel drive with V6 3.5L engine seems to be
> > running just fine, but I wonder about the engine: it sounds a bit like a
> > diesel motor when it's idling. It's not noisy at all, but I hear a sort
of
> > rhythmic chugga-chugga sound that reminds me of diesel trucks. I was
> > wondering if any other VUE owners have noticed this and if it's normal.
> >
> > Thanks for your help and feedback...
> >
> >
> > Michael
>
> I agree with the poster who talked about the throaty exhaust sound.
> Mine idles smoothly but I can hear it as well....not a problem. I
> *like* what it sounds like when it accelerates.
>
> mh