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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.
Yes, It's Really a Saturn!
tabjaxx, 02/05/2008
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Test drove GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9, Chrysler Pacifica, bought a 2008 Outlook XR FWD. The Acadia didn't ride as nice as the Outlook and had a few rattles to it. One practically melts into the Outlook's leather seats. Nice leg room in 2nd row. The ride is smooth, but can be rather stiff over bumps. It is quiet--you can hardly tell the engine is running; road noise is minimal. The interior is handsomely designed and the amber lighting over the front seat console is a nice touch. Impressive fit and finish. Engine power is adequate, although it is not the quickest out of the gate. Transmission is smooth but is hesitant to downshift. Not bad gas mileage (18 cty, 21 hwy). Nice vehicle. Good job GM!
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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.
Leaks and scratches
jwa287, 06/05/2008
2008 Saturn Outlook XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Second time in 2 months we brought our Outlook in for a water leak. the first time, the rear sunroof leaked and absolutely soaked the carpets, mats, and center console in the front of the car. The second time, water was dripping from the driver's side near the side airbag hn to my wife's lap. We were told "don't park on an incline!" The back hatch door has no clearance, so it is wearing a groove into the rear bumper. We were told, "nothing we can do." The remote start didn't work for months. Plastic holding the seat belt was "razor sharp (Mechanic's words) and is cutting a groove into hard plastic interior surfaces. No more Saturns for us!
Problems
Sherri, 10/23/2008
2008 Saturn Outlook XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I've owned my Outlook for 14 months and have had several problems. Transmission leak in 9th month of ownership; two "repairs" on leaking sunroof and now an oil leak. Love the car otherwise; MPG is around 18 City. I'm selling it - a car this expensive should not have transmission problems before a year is up!