Used 2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cy
The best and most comfortable, quiet car I have ever owned. We drive to Fl over 1500 miles, and I usually spend about eight hours behind the wheel! With this car I feel as though I could keep on driving all day and night. My only gripe is the gas mileage. I am hoping as I drive it more, that it gets better.
It's a keeper
Our has only 100k miles, and it's had the standard replacement repairs, brakes, H2O pump, AC compressor, & tires. Strictly city driven', so I use the best synthetic oil to keep all those sensors happy. And that's the deal, maintenance. Gets 24 MPG hwy. Update: our Outlook only averages 4000 miles annual, and this is a problem for all oil flow sensor don't get used enough to get cleaned while being driven. Frustrating codes; they come & go, so I decided to take 1500 mile trip through 100⁰ heat and prove if I have a bad 3.6. I drove her hard @ 80+ mph, the codes would chime in & quietly go out. She only returned 17.9 mph, she missed a beat when the trans wouldn't shift after heavy stop & go mall shopping. This was repaired 18 months ago. Recycled the ignition, which corrected the shift problem. She still runs great, I couldn't kill her, I love the interior, but at first opportunity to replace her, she's gone. 104335 miles. Too much tech in this 3.6vvt.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
- XE 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,995114 mi away
- XR 4dr SUVMSRP: $7,791149 mi away
- XE 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,999342 mi away
Why Buy the Other Nameplates?
We looked high and low to replace our Honda Pilot this time last year. I saw the Outlook in a magazine and went to see it for myself. My wife wanted another Pilot. I wanted a larger Tahoe/SUV. (Glad we didn't go there now!) After the first year we can honestly say, it is the best automobile we have ever owned! But why would you want to pay more for the GMC/Buick sibling when they are made side by side in the same plant but are thousands more because of the name plate? I have suggested this SUV to many friends and all have six have purchased and all have great things to say.
Transmission troubles
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.
Saturn Outlook
I wanted to write and warn anyone who is considering the Saturn Outlook that this vehicle has been a nightmare for me and my family. We have had it for 5 months and it has been in the shop for repairs 6 times in the last 6 weeks. We have had water leaking, engine light on, engine running when the keys are out of the ignition, radio coming on when we are not in the vehicle, and finally the complete lack to start. Saturn has been very difficult to deal with and we are in the process of a lemon law claim. Our vehicle has been repaired several times with after market materials and it's always returned to us in filthy condition. I strongly suggest not purchasing a Saturn Outlook.