Holy Grail

The Math God · 07-24-2010, 08:59 PM

As my 2003 Vue with the dreaded VTi hit 100K I started considering buying a non-Saturn vehicle for the first time since 1994. I was about ready to get a Hyundai Tucson (awesome vehicle) and was surfing the internet last night when I stumbled upon my Holy Grail.
The next day, after a 3-hour drive, it was mine.

I am now the proud owner of a 2007 Vue, 6-cyl (Honda), AWD, with 6600 original miles.

chillin05VUE · 07-24-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Math God

As my 2003 Vue with the dreaded VTi hit 100K I started considering buying a non-Saturn vehicle for the first time since 1994. I was about ready to get a Hyundai Tucson (awesome vehicle) and was surfing the internet last night when I stumbled upon my Holy Grail.
The next day, after a 3-hour drive, it was mine.

I am now the proud owner of a 2007 Vue, 6-cyl (Honda), AWD, with 6600 original miles.

6600 miles? Damn, how did you come about that?
Must have been driven by an old lady on Sundays to church and back.

XRL · 07-24-2010, 10:44 PM

Congrats. That's some super low mileage, haha.

The Math God · 07-25-2010, 12:54 PM

was a lease to somebody in Chicago that really did not need to drive

Venomized · 07-25-2010, 05:52 PM

Take a good look through everything. 6600 is VERY low miles, actually too low in my opinion. Means it sat for long periods of time and was neglected. Hopefully all is well but still go through it bumper to bumper.

far2grumpy · 07-25-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Venomized

Take a good look through everything. 6600 is VERY low miles, actually too low in my opinion. Means it sat for long periods of time and was neglected. Hopefully all is well but still go through it bumper to bumper.

C'mon .. it was bought from a person / place in Chicago ... everyone knows there's no unpleasant surprises from Chicago.

The Math God · 07-26-2010, 11:52 AM

I shook it really hard before signing the paperwork, everything seems to be in order

Don't want to run into any of the Chicago Hopeee-Change stuff while driving

Bismarck318 · 07-30-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Venomized

Take a good look through everything. 6600 is VERY low miles, actually too low in my opinion. Means it sat for long periods of time and was neglected. Hopefully all is well but still go through it bumper to bumper.

Nice find but how much rust?

I usually go for a higher milage vehicle, as I only put 3-5K a year on them.... rust is my biggest concern but with the Vue the transmission concerns me too.

Years ago in 1984 a buddy of mine inherated a '78 Malibu (in 1985) with 1900 miles, (like new), I had a '62 Pontiac in '81 with 26K.

I recently sold off my pristine '78 T-Bird with 80K.

I've only put 12K on My Camaro since just before 9/11.

Though true depending on the Car problems can develop, though I've pulled cars that were in storage for several years without issues.

The Math God · 07-31-2010, 07:50 AM

Rust? was not really an isssue on an 07

Bismarck318 · 08-01-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Math God

Rust? was not really an isssue on an 07

My 06 has already had the tailgate redone ($350), & higher than 'normal' undercarrage rust (from being told from the pictures I posted on other posts), plus the snoflakes rims have signifigant corrosion & leak in the winter.

Hopefully it was stored in a clean state where none of this could occour, I don't think Illinois uses the amount of salt we do here.

Not going to ask what you paid, but still sounds like a good find!

If you were trading it in to a dealer, the dealer would downplay the low milage as a negative.

Venomized · 08-02-2010, 12:03 AM

Chicagoland area uses WAY too much salt. Since it was a lease to a Chicago resident that did not drive much, my guess is it was garaged so it would have had little exposure.

The Math God · 08-02-2010, 07:58 AM

that is my hope
the low mileage was the big feature

mikec · 08-02-2010, 09:36 AM

Congrats. Last year for polymer and the balance of the 5/100 warranty, I think it was a great find!

07-24-2010, 08:59 PM	#1
The Math God Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio Posts: 578 2007 VUE 3.5L 2005 VUE 3.5L	Holy Grail As my 2003 Vue with the dreaded VTi hit 100K I started considering buying a non-Saturn vehicle for the first time since 1994. I was about ready to get a Hyundai Tucson (awesome vehicle) and was surfing the internet last night when I stumbled upon my Holy Grail. The next day, after a 3-hour drive, it was mine. I am now the proud owner of a 2007 Vue, 6-cyl (Honda), AWD, with 6600 original miles. ... 2007 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2005 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2007 Ion 2 -- 2.2 2005 L300 -- 6 cyl Gone but not forgotten 2003 Vue -- 105K-traded in 2000 LS 2 --140 K-totaled 1994 SL-- 100K-sold

07-24-2010, 10:44 PM	#3
XRL Master Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 2,841 2004 VUE Red Line	Re: Holy Grail Congrats. That's some super low mileage, haha.

07-25-2010, 12:54 PM	#4
The Math God Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio Posts: 578 2007 VUE 3.5L 2005 VUE 3.5L	Re: Holy Grail was a lease to somebody in Chicago that really did not need to drive ... 2007 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2005 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2007 Ion 2 -- 2.2 2005 L300 -- 6 cyl Gone but not forgotten 2003 Vue -- 105K-traded in 2000 LS 2 --140 K-totaled 1994 SL-- 100K-sold

07-25-2010, 05:52 PM	#5
Venomized Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: home - Valpo, Indiana Posts: 160 2006 VUE 3.5L	Re: Holy Grail Take a good look through everything. 6600 is VERY low miles, actually too low in my opinion. Means it sat for long periods of time and was neglected. Hopefully all is well but still go through it bumper to bumper. ... 06 Vue AWD V6 01 Grand Cherokee 05 Gulfstream Conquest 28 foot class C

07-26-2010, 11:52 AM	#7
The Math God Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio Posts: 578 2007 VUE 3.5L 2005 VUE 3.5L	Re: Holy Grail I shook it really hard before signing the paperwork, everything seems to be in order Don't want to run into any of the Chicago Hopeee-Change stuff while driving ... 2007 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2005 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2007 Ion 2 -- 2.2 2005 L300 -- 6 cyl Gone but not forgotten 2003 Vue -- 105K-traded in 2000 LS 2 --140 K-totaled 1994 SL-- 100K-sold

07-31-2010, 07:50 AM	#9
The Math God Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio Posts: 578 2007 VUE 3.5L 2005 VUE 3.5L	Re: Holy Grail Rust? was not really an isssue on an 07 ... 2007 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2005 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2007 Ion 2 -- 2.2 2005 L300 -- 6 cyl Gone but not forgotten 2003 Vue -- 105K-traded in 2000 LS 2 --140 K-totaled 1994 SL-- 100K-sold

08-02-2010, 12:03 AM	#11
Venomized Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: home - Valpo, Indiana Posts: 160 2006 VUE 3.5L	Re: Holy Grail Chicagoland area uses WAY too much salt. Since it was a lease to a Chicago resident that did not drive much, my guess is it was garaged so it would have had little exposure. ... 06 Vue AWD V6 01 Grand Cherokee 05 Gulfstream Conquest 28 foot class C

08-02-2010, 07:58 AM	#12
The Math God Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio Posts: 578 2007 VUE 3.5L 2005 VUE 3.5L	Re: Holy Grail that is my hope the low mileage was the big feature ... 2007 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2005 Vue -- AWD 3.5 Honda 2007 Ion 2 -- 2.2 2005 L300 -- 6 cyl Gone but not forgotten 2003 Vue -- 105K-traded in 2000 LS 2 --140 K-totaled 1994 SL-- 100K-sold

08-02-2010, 09:36 AM	#13
mikec Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 1,153 mikec's Photos	Re: Holy Grail Congrats. Last year for polymer and the balance of the 5/100 warranty, I think it was a great find!

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