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4.63 out of 5 stars

Switched from Toyota Sienna

Jackie, 01/09/2008
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I was ready to get out of the minivan but wanted to keep my seating config...2nd row capt.chairs and fold down split bench in the 3rd row. This is exactly what I wanted. My Outlook has just about everything except the Nav system and the dvd but this is why I opted not to get those...since I have OnStar I figured I would use that if I needed help with directions. Why pay for OnStar if you aren't going to use it? Also, I didn't really like having a screen come down in my sight line from the ceiling so I opted for a portable dvd with wireless headphones which turned out to be a good decision as I can bring it on airplanes too. The only dislike is the low city mpg 15.6 (hwy mpg is fine, 23+)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it

sjgray8, 07/17/2008
2008 Saturn Outlook XE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We needed a car that could carry 6 kids plus stuff and tow a boat and we didn't want a monster SUV. The Outlook is exactly what we needed. It carries all of us and our gear comfortably. Mileage isn't great, but it's not a compact and we knew it going in.

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1.5 out of 5 stars

No No No - You'll be sorry if you do

Never again, 02/10/2009
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I have been told by the GM that there is a "ghost" in my car - he even went to bat for me with Saturn and they will do nothing - the control panel has constantly got a warning: air bags, tire pressure , ice on the road: none of which are true! The transmission bogs and surges uncontrollably, stereo, dvs, navigation work randomly - wanted to get out of the mini-van phase - BAD IDEA to do this with a Saturn! Onstar has told me to take my car in for service immediately - my air bag could or could not go off anytime. My families safety is far more important - Toyota I'll be back.And to top it off no light in the glove box. DON'T WALK RUN FROM THIS NIGHTMARE - LOOKS AREN'T EVERYTHING!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car type vehicle I ever owned

DENNIS, 02/12/2009
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We buy a new truck or car every year since 1996. We purchased the v6 ho engine and we have every option plus we had dual DVD units dealer installed with a little known headrest available option. Grandchildren can sit in the rear buckets and watch the same movie on each unit or different movies with wireless head phones. We immediately left southern Oregon to Boise then Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and so on all the way to Louisiana. We never reset the trip meter the entire trip just filled it up. When we arrived, the dash unit read 23.5mpg I was thrilled. We are temporarily in Louisiana on a project and for 6 months the car gets 12.6 in town, bad. Leather seats are 10. Had 07 Explorer loaded, can't match.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Transmission troubles

jswig, 01/06/2014
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Just recently having transmission trouble. The problem is that it will not engage into drive or reverse. It just sits and revs up in any gear. I have not did anything with the car yet. Hoping someone can help me contact G.M. and get some help as I cannot afford the expense that most others have went through to get the trans fixed.

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