2008 Saturn OUTLOOK Consumer Reviews

2008 Saturn OUTLOOK

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2008 Saturn OUTLOOK

Kelley Blue Book Retail $14,350–$16,950  

Average Rating

4.0 out of 5
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Comfort:4.5 out of 5
Performance:4.0 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.8 out of 5
Interior Design:4.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.2 out of 5
Reliability:4.0 out of 5

17 out of 23 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Saturn will be missed

by SaturnOwner
from Dallas, Texas | July 2, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Really enjoyed my Saturn. Only complaints would be that the sunroof drains overflowed, getting water behind the dash, and the transmission just never really felt right. The Outlook was AWD, which I loved, but the AWD made the heavy SUV even more sluggish in regular driving. Still, loved the vehicle and would buy again."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Size of car great, has had some major issues

by MEZ
from BUffalo, NY | June 11, 2012

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"The veh is huge, if your looking for a car that can comfortably seat 8 adults, this would be it. It has been in the shop 2x for more than a week each time needing major repairs. If i hadnt had a warrantly it would have cost me over $3000 to cover it all. Goes thru brakes often as well, but it is a rolling elephant, so that isnt so much a surprise. Only gets 16MPG City as well. I actually do love my car, regardless of the issues ive had, but I would never recommend this car to anyone."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Great Vehicle

by Saturn Owner
from Albuquerque, NM | March 19, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Great vehicle for the money. Drives real nice, but a little "hoggish" on the fuel consumption. Also, not as comfortable as my previous mini van...although it's a relief to finally graduate from the van."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Best car I've ever owned

by Chrispy
from N.W. of Chicago | January 9, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This is a wonderful vehicle for us. We can pull our boat and with 8 passenger seating we can take as many as the boat will hold. It is a smooth ride and yet powerful with the XR package. On top of all this we took a road trip to NY State last year from the Chicago area and got 22 mpg overall traveling at 70mph most of the time with four passagers and a lot of luggage and gear. We could have done better by not running so fast, but I was impressed. I think it also has the best styling of all the GM model look alikes. The only thing is the name Outlook is kind of dumb. I don't know why Saturn brand did not get picked up when GM put it up for sale."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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same as others but less moey

by big time buyer
from | November 1, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"i love my outlook. it has all the room i have been needing. plus a lot cheaper than the arcadia and traverse. same car though"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A


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nice car

by dirty red
from milwaukee, wi. | October 21, 2011

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Had this car since new. Very comfortable for a 6,3 guy. Love the styling compared to its brothers the Buick,Enclave and the GMC, Acadia. No problems with the car at all. Love the way it rides and handles. I have only 1 complaint. The storage compartment door on top of the dash is starting to rattle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Great car for the Money

by Looking Forever
from Fort Wayne, In | October 3, 2011

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Great family car, we were trying to find a happy medium between SUV and MiniVan and we found it in the Outlook. Drives well with a full load of eight and has enough gadgets to keep the kids busy. I would buy this car again if I had it to do all over again"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Great looking, terrible transmission

by No more GMs
from atlanta, GA | June 17, 2011

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Bought the 08 Outlook XR, with every option available. Great looking car, roomy, comfortable ride, nice interior. GPS is atiquated, using a disc drive rather than a hard drive. The navigation disc spinning got so load I had to remove disc and go without navigation. Here is the problem, I have had 2 rebuilt transmissions put in the car. Luckily, the warranty on the drive train is 100,000 so it didn't cost me a penny. However, I will be selling this car before the warranty is up, knowing the problem is going to happen again. It is unfortuanate because I like everything about the car (except the lame navigation). I would not recommend this car, the transmission will end up costing you loads of money and time."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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My favorite car ever!

by Mom of 3
from | October 6, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This car has been my favorite of all the cars I've ever owned - it's great for a family with lots of room and comfort."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Upset Off 2007 Outlook Owner

by Upset Off Outlook Owner
from Baltimore, MD | June 8, 2010

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"I've had this vehicle for over 4 years now and have had nothing but problems with it. It was in the shop when we first purchased it die to the sunroof leak. It took Saturn over 30 days to resolve the issue. when they finally resolved the issue my interior was left with finger prints all over interior, which took another week to get all cleaned and new parts ordered. I am now at 52,000 miles and the vehicle has been in and out of the shop for a timing chain, water pump and now a transmission. We love the size of the vehicle, acceleration could be better, as well as gas mileage - but then again it's a large vehicle so you will take a hit on the mileage. If you are looking at an 07 be very careful with your purchase. I am in the process of trying to get GM to give me a newer model Outlook that will hopefully not have these issues. If you 08, 09, 10 Outlook has these same issues, please post something here, so myself as well as other potential buyers will know what they are getting themselves into."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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