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Used 2008 Saturn Outlook XE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car we have owned...highly recommend!

mrbellyputter, 06/14/2011
Saturn Outlook XE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

1st of all...we highly recommend buying your next car at CARMAX [violative content deleted] What a great, fun car buying experience! As for the car, easily the best car we have owned! We have/had Honda Civic, Nissan 300 Z twin turbo, Jeep Grand Cherokee, GMC Sierra Truck. This car drives like a dream! Safe, quiet, responsive, functional controls, kid friendly, seats reconfigure effortlessly...what more can I say?...we got it at a great price at CARMAX too! If you are looking for a SUV/mini van capacity, with performance like a sports sedan...then look no further...this is it! Satur Outlook will be less expensive than GMC Acadia (even though they are both the same car)!

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1 out of 5 stars

Typical GM junk!

Deckman88, Hollywood, MD, 04/07/2016
Saturn Outlook XE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

GM does not care about its consumers. My Outlook needed a new transmission for $5000 (a common problem from a faulty wave plate) and it should have been recalled. Also replace countless other items worth probably an additional 2500 in repairs including new front struts, alternator, gauge cluster and oil cooler. I was stupid to buy this vehicle as before it I had a Hyundai with 150k on it that never required one single repair!

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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1.75 out of 5 stars

Unhappy Outlook Owner

Wet Outlook Owner, 03/26/2009
Saturn Outlook XE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We did a lot of research before buying this car. We have always been a Toyota family. We saw the Outlook and decided it was a match for us. We have had air conditioning issues since the second day we had the car. The air, when it is hot outside, will blow hot air. It kicks on and off doing that. Had it to the dealer 3 times for fix. They had to replace the entire control console. Then we had the car flooded 3 times because the sunroof is leaking. Terrible design allowing so much water to come into the car leaking from the sunroof. The transmission also seems to lag when shifting gears. We have had the car in for repairs a total of 8 times in 6 months. Toyota we will be back soon!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent Vehicle

TC, 10/13/2008
Saturn Outlook XE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love my Outlook XE. It's just fantastic. The only downfall is the gas mileage. I truly believe I get 24 miles to the gallon on the highway but the city mileage is questionable. I think if the gas mileage improves in upcoming models this vehicle will be the crossover of choice. At least it is for me!

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2.63 out of 5 stars

water leaks, bad strut mounts

upset2, 04/10/2009
Saturn Outlook XE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

At first we loved this car, then the problems started. I've had it in twice for doors leaking from sunroof drain tubes, going to take it again soon. Seats are ruined from water damage. Have had the strut mounts replaced, windshield wiper blades recalled, can't seem to get the popping noises fixed underneath. We are very upset, also the car won't even make it up our driveway because of the gravels. It stinks for a front wheel drive! wish we never traded. I feel like we have been cheated. This car is a lemon!!

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