Reason for Visit: Sales
I recommend this dealer: No
My Review of Saturn of Fairfield:
I made the mistake of engaging in a fast purchase (48 hours) due to financing rates being too high at the Honda dealership where I'd planned to buy and not learning the answer until after I'd sold my previous car. I needed a vehicle quickly, so I didn't research as thoroughly to confirm the validity of the saleswoman's claims.
I bought a VUE-FWD with 4 cylinders with sticker mileage in the high 20s and ended up with mileage in the high teens (around 18.5 MPG) with mostly highway driving. (I was told by the saleswoman, when I called to complain, that the mileage would increase with time. My cousin, the mechanic, laughed at that one. It's been 2+ years, and the mileage remains in the teens.) The "FWD" turns out to be "Front-Wheel Drive," NOT four. The car is cheaply made. The brakes frighten me as they give off a bouncing, gears caught type of sensation every so often, since its purchase.
Basically, the only advantages to buying this car were the almost immediate delivery (as it was in stock) and a good APR.
HOWEVER, the depreciation is so high that I can't trade it in anywhere. Even two Toyota salesmen gave me a sad look and said that the person who sold it to me must be laughing, despite the fact that the vehicle is in excellent condition. At a couple years into the purchase, I'm looking at a $5,000+ loss for a trade in, which is reduced from what it was a year and 18 months ago when I checked, but too big of a loss to justify.
I also noticed that the same vehicle that I purchased for $23k two years ago was selling for $17,500 within the last six months.
I'm feeling like a fool for buying from them. Do yourself a favor and avoid feeling the same way by not purchasing from this dealership. Stay away from the VUE-FWD also unless you’re looking for a gas guzzler and incredible depreciation.
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