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2005 Saturn Vue Manual Trans 2.2l 107,000 Miles Needs Repair on 2040-cars

Year:2005 Mileage:107005 Color: White /
 Tan
Location:

Bakersfield, California, United States

Bakersfield, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.2L 134Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 5GZCZ23D55S867854 Year: 2005
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Saturn
Model: Vue
Trim: Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Alarm, Sunroof, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 107,005
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Tan
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Body in very good shape. No accidents or body work done. NEEDS CLUTCH REPLACEMENT. (parts $300-$400)(clutch slave cylinder leaking badly and can't get it into gear-Verified by me, and I had a mechanic check it out also .Rest of Engine has no problems, no leaks."

Clean Title.
I bought this car by cash in 2010. All paid off.

 CONDITION:  Fair to Good according to Kelly Blue Book
Body: no dents. no accidents. frame has no problems.
Paint: original. a couple scratches touched up with touch up paint. No chipping of paint. No bare metal anywhere.
Electrical: ALL items work like new:  A/C, Heat, Defrost, Cruise control, Motorized sliding Sun Roof, Alarm, Power windows & locks, cigarette plugs, CD, radio, interior lighting, exterior lighting
Mechanical: aforementioned Clutch issue. Clutch slave cylinder started leaking. Today it leaks badly. Can't shift into gear. Needs a clutch kit. Located inside the transmission.
                     Engine has no other leaks or problems. Runs strong. Uses some oil, but not a lot. Starts quickly. Idles smooth. 20-23 mpg city,  24-27 mpg hwy. Battery is 1 1/2 years old.
                     I replaced the brake pads 2 months ago. Brakes work well. Dashboard controls work.

Interior: Seats are stained. No rips in seats. Carpet has no rips or stains. Seats function properly. Passenger seat folds all the way down for storage on top of it. Rear seats are split-fold-down.

History: I am the third owner. I've had it 2-3 years. Had around 50,000 miles when I bought it in 2010. Most of my miles are highway. I used to drive to the coast once per week for almost a year( about 400-500 miles per week). Woman I bought it from(private party) mostly went around town. She bought it from a man(private party)-original owner kept it in garage.
Its been VERY RELIABLE for me the last 2-3 years. I've only replaced the brake pads, tires , and filters. That's it. Everything else has worked fine. I've regularly had the oil changed.

Shipping and Payment: Bank to Bank wire transfer or cash.   Shipping by buyer. Will need to be towed cause it can't shift.


On Jul-25-13 at 10:50:41 PDT, seller added the following information:

 Pricing: Kelly blue book has this vehicle at $4300(fair condition) which it is without the clutch issue.  Deduct $1000 for clutch repair leaves $3300 for value of vehicle. I would like to get $2800.00 for vehicle.

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