Saturn in a storm...

[daves87rs]

I have had the wifie out testing driving a few of the cars that she likes....

Nox, Vibe, Vue.

Test drove the Vue today. Rode in-but haven't driven one yet.

Drove two models- one w/ the 4 banger-and other a v6...

Test drove the V6....she liked. But soon as it's my turn to drive...we get quick rush of rain...then someones pulls out in front of me. How come my few minutes suck?

The sun rolled out for a few mintues...looked like a storm was on the way...

The nice saleslady thinks we have time for a quick spin in the other Vue before the storm....

little did we know a severe storm was rolling in......

Weather was fine thoughout the wife's drive.

The second I get in-I see a huge bolt of lightning. Great.

and now the driver's side window had to think about going up.

As that happened- gusty rain soaks me. Finally, it goes up....

Then- It HAILS!

Pea sized-but a lot.

And driving though this both a rain, hail, and crazy wind. Wow.

Thank goodness it ended pretty quick.

Now I remember why I liked these panels....though the driver's side was pretty wet.....

What a wild test drive!

Verdict- she loved it! I really liked it myself, impressed by the 4 banger...

Now it's between the Vue and Vibe.

Sadly, this isn't the first time I end up in crazy weather...

I test drove a s-10 during a tornado watch, and I just had pulled in as heck broke loose....

[GMTruckGuy74]

I'd say go with teh VUE. My parents have an '05 VUE V6 AWD and they absolutely love it. The wife and I test drove an '06 VUE about 2-3 months ago and she loved the power of the 250hp V6 (yeah, it's a Honda engine, but the Vibe has a Toyota engine) Plus the polymer side panels are a big plus for fighting the "parking lot dent" war.

[PurdueGuy]

I've driven each of the Vue drivetrain arrangements, and each has its merits. The V6 is very potent, but the I4 is enough power for most people who want an A-to-B. Personally, I'd be split between the FWD V6 (I have no need for AWD - I'd take it if it were free, but it's not) and the manual 4 cyl. Very nice vehicles, many happy owners.

[daves87rs]

I'd say go with teh VUE.  My parents have an '05 VUE V6 AWD and they absolutely love it.  The wife and I test drove an '06 VUE about 2-3 months ago and she loved the power of the 250hp V6 (yeah, it's a Honda engine, but the Vibe has a Toyota engine)    Plus the polymer side panels are a big plus for fighting the "parking lot dent" war. 

Hmm..strangely enough, she liked the 4 better...handled better...

It's funny you put the engines that way...can't win...

I liked the V6 though...it could go...

[daves87rs]

I've driven each of the Vue drivetrain arrangements, and each has its merits.  The V6 is very potent, but the I4 is enough power for most people who want an A-to-B.  Personally, I'd be split between the FWD V6 (I have no need for AWD - I'd take it if it were free, but it's not) and the manual 4 cyl.  Very nice vehicles, many happy owners.

Yep. Those that I know who have em-love em'