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by geo16 on Fri Jul 11 07:33:55 PDT 2008

We're looking at a Saturn Outlook lease for a 2008 XE AWD with the additional items being remote start, backup sensor, and special paint. The MSRP is $32600 here in NJ. I'm working on a lease with no money down (just $1495 to cover the basics) for 39 months and 12k. The dealer has quoted me a monthly payment of $351. I know the details need filling in but is this a godd deal?

Re: Saturn Vue Pricing [kevin_garrett9]

by daytonjohn on Wed Jul 09 15:49:02 PDT 2008

My family just purchased a Saturn Vue EX FWD, with as few options as we could find. I think the only options we had included Roof Rails, Special Paint, Front and Back Carpet Mats. The only other item adding to the MSRP was Destination Charge. This put the Saturn at about $22,495.00 The GM 72 Hr Sale offered discounts of $500 + $500 + $1,500 or, as you have said $2,500 off MSRP. We did receive an additional Supplier's Discount. The Dealer offered the same Trade-In Value for our MiniVan that Edmunds.com said they would. We were able to get an extra $500 more, when we objected. All in all (other than the crowds) this was a great car buying experience. We absolutely love the vehicle. It drives great, has enough power and has a very well done interior. Like all GM Vehicles this car had OnStar with a one-year subscription. The Radio has XM with a three-month subscription. The vehicle has a Cell Phone with it's own number. Wow! We looked at the Honda CR-V but found it a great deal more costly.

Re: Outlook buying experience, plus exchange [mandopickr]

by drwilsc on Sat May 31 17:22:24 PDT 2008

Congratulations on your new Outlook! It appears to be a great vehicle that you will enjoy for many years. Heck, even Comsumer Reports likes it, and they are usually hard on GM cars. I owned a couple S series cars in the 1990's, a 2000 LS2, and now a 2007 Saturn Aura XR. One of the reasons I have drifted back to Saturn over the years is that ownership experience. It goes well beyond the purchase of the car. It involves being treated right when it's time to bring the car in for service, or when something goes wrong with it. They always explain or even show you what is wrong with the car and I never get the feeling that they are trying to rip me off. They simply go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied, even if it's just trying to fix a little squeak that is annoying you. I am certain your experience will be just as pleasant.

Outlook buying experience, plus exchange

by mandopickr on Sat May 31 09:41:08 PDT 2008

I needed a 7+ seater, and decided on either the Acadia, or Outlook. I had never dealt w/Saturn, and hadn't bought a GM product in 25 yrs. I went by the local Saturn dealership, and two local GMC dealers. THe first GMC dealer only had 5 Acadia's, all optioned out, all $35k or higher. The salesman was very helpful, said he would be happy to find me an Acadia optioned as I wanted. He didn't sound like he could approach the pricing by Saturn, however. The second GMC dealer, man am I sorry I went by there. They had 10-15 Saturns, all optioned out, wanted to find me one right there, provided "I would promise to by the car from _____". It was a confusing mess. They had the free tires program, but they charge $999.99 to participate. When I challenged the salesman on this, she said it also included free towing for a year. I reminded here that the Onstar year trial also included a year free towing, she said I would get the $1000 back when I negotiated. Finally, when I gave her the number I was quoted from Saturn, she was sure they could beat it, but when I reminded the sales manager that would be out the door, the number I put on the check, he said it was pretty tight.Of course they called me constantly for the next few days. Finally Saturn of Greenville (SC). Sales Associate was low pressure. I told him when I went it that I was going to look at the Acadia as well. He called once, to tell me they had a XE with the options I was looking for, and to call him back if I was interested. Everyone seemed as concerned about my being pleased with my purchase as much as they were interested in buying a car. The postnote on this is after going off for the weeked, my wife and I decided we wanted to exchange up to the XR, and get away from the light gray carpet (beautiful, but may be a challenge to keep clean). Upon calling the sales associate, he and I discussed what I needed to change, he had a XR on the lot, and advised me to drive it for the night. I went right over, and he had it ready to go. No papers to sign, just get it in and drive. When I came back the next morning to complete the paperwork, nothing was different from my first purchase. Everyone was friendly and warm, the salesman keep telling me how I was going to like some of the changes in the XR. The GM completed the paperwork. When I apologized for all the trouble I was putting them through, he told me that was part of the Saturn experience. Obviously, I am a new Saturn owner, but I am impressed.

Re: Also looking to lease a 2008 Aura [brak]

by Car_man on Thu May 22 02:15:46 PDT 2008

Hi brak. Even though Saturn has traditionally had no-haggle dealerships, most Saturn dealers will negotiate vehicles' selling prices today. I definitely would shop around and try to negotiate a lower price on this car if I was in the market for it. Unfortunately, the $2,500 in cash incentives that you mentioned in your post is not compatible with this car's special lease program. GM is providing lease cash on it in certain areas, but not nearly as much. See my previous post for this car's lease rates and residual values. The 12,000 mile per year residual values are 2% higher than the 15k residuals. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

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