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5 out of 5 stars

Our 3rd Saturn since 2000 - we love them

Sarge-E5-USMC, 11/08/2009
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Best car I have ever owned. Saturn (sorry to see them go) makes one hell of a quality car. We have had a 2000 L300 which we sold after 1 year only because my wife has a lead foot and thought she was "Mustang Sally", a 2004 VUE and now a 2008 Outlook XE w AWD C. There is really nothing bad I can say about them. We do/did not put more than 2,500 to 3,000 miles on these cars because we have another car that we use for tooling around town and use the Outlook and past Saturns for road trips. We have two dogs that require cages when we travel and there is plenty of room in the car for them and all of our luggage. Best investment I have made was buying Saturns & especially the Outlook. Great car!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Big Surprise

BRLAmom, 03/29/2008
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I have driven a minivan and two Suburbans over the last 14 years. We were able to downsize as our oldest is going to college. This vehicle is a wonderful change of pace. I love the size, drive and features. I fill it with kids several times a week and it is very comfortable as well as easy to lay down seats and haul anything from girl scout cookies to landscaping material. We shopped both the Acadia nad the Enclave. Would have bought another Chevy but it has not come out yet. Huge selection at the Saturn dealership with the features we wanted.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Really nice SUV

Dierdre S., 01/25/2009
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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The Outlook is my very first automobile purchase, and I absolutely love it. The ride is very smooth and if you're not paying attention you could easily hit 80-85 mph. So, cruise control definitely comes in handy. I spend a lot of time on the road so it had to be comfortable. I get 20 MPG which isn't bad, but it could be better. This vehicle is really fun to drive, and the White Diamond is beautiful.I would definitley recommend this vehicle.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I can't believe I love GM now

tgresla, 02/22/2010
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I pulled into the Saturn dealership in my Sienna just to see the Skye parked out front. I couldn't wait to get rid of the minivan but still had 5 months left on the lease. The salesman asked if he could get me out of my lease for no additional cost would I be interested? Sure, why not. I ordered an Outlook XR AWD loaded with every option. As a long time fan of Honda, my Toyota minivan was a big reliability disappointment. I've always hated GM since the 1980's when they built really crappy cars, but I feel the Saturn brand really had the right approach. I love this car! They really got it right, unfortunately a little too late. Drives well, solid, quiet, no problems in 2 years.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Saturn Outlook

Kim, 03/30/2008
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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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.

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