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Replying to: saturn_comm (Sep 05, 2007 7:22 am) |
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Any Outlook owners having issues with the driver's seat? Purchased the vehicle the end of February and haven't enjoyed driving it since - in fact, I'm beginning to hate driving it! The lack of support in the wide seats and the curvature of the center console into the accelerator are the main issues. Three days after purchase, I developed a pain in my right hip, leg and lower back that I have yet to resolve. I am completely distracted with the discomfort and am seriously thinking of trading it in - ouch!!! - barring some resolution. Does Saturn's stellar customer service include buying back the vehicle at a reasonable price??!! |
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Replying to: gleppert (Sep 05, 2007 12:56 pm) Are you talking XE or XR, I ask because it could be the difference between cloth or leather seats. I have an XR and the leather seats are very supportive and quite comfortable. To date, the longest I've spent behind the wheel at any one given time period is about 2 hours. I'm looking forward to the trek down to the in-laws (4 hour drive to NC). People, do yourself a favor...if you're serious about buying a vehicle, ask them to allow you to take it home so you can haven an opportunity to drive it where you normally drive to see if it suits you. If not take it home, allow for an extended test drive period that will accomodate you spending some quality time with the vehicle. Considering you've had the vehicle going on 7 months, you're way beyond a buy-back program (1st 30 days...maybe). Maybe you should go test an Enclave or Acadia and see if you have the same issues in either of them. Good luck!!!
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Replying to: allmet33 (Sep 05, 2007 1:07 pm) True to Saturn's premise, no questions asked or pressure when I returned the keys. I am secretly hoping my wife will find fault on our pre-ordered CX-9 before it arrives, because I really wanted an Outlook or Enclave - and they are cheaper too  Or maybe I could just make up some story about reading stories of blown-up CX-9 engines in the Internet forums...
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Replying to: gleppert (Sep 05, 2007 12:56 pm) |
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Replying to: canuck17 (Aug 24, 2007 1:19 pm) i am looking at getting an enclave but thinking of buying it from the states where i am told they are abot ten grand less for some reason thanks |
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Replying to: gleppert (Sep 05, 2007 12:56 pm) One thought is that if you get under there, you may be able to remove pieces of the console and free up some space. I did this with another car. |
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Replying to: allmet33 (Sep 05, 2007 1:07 pm) Never had such an issue in any vehicle in 30+ years of driving so I never thought after I bought, "Gee, I hope in 3 days my leg and back don't start hurting." I have the XE. Sat in leather XR in showroom. Seats appeared to be identical to my XE but maybe I'll take an XR for a few days. I was told the 2008s would be in soon but I doubt that GM made any changes to the seats. I'm fairly certain the problem is unique to me but thought perhaps that others may be experiencing some discomfort and may have found a reasonable solution. Mea culpa! I'm SOL and next time I'll know better. Maybe I just wanted the vehicle to work out since it was ideal for our family and I think one of the best values out there.
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Replying to: gleppert (Sep 05, 2007 6:43 pm) You must have some huge feet or something. I'm 6'2", 215 lbs and I wear a size 12. I don't have an issue with the center console crowding the gas pedal at all. Maybe you should consider a seat cushion, I know you can find them of varying firmness. Don't know what to tell you about the console issue. Another good value out there is the Hyundai Veracruz. I test drove one yesterday just to see what it was about. The only issues I had with it were, not as much space behind the 3rd row seat as the Outlook, the 3rd row isn't as easily accessible as the Outlook and captain's chairs aren't an option. The other thing that threw me off a bit with the Veracruz was the driver's seat seemed too high. However, to be honest...it's no higher than in the Outlook, but the side windows are lower, so it makes it seem like you're sitting up higher. I guess after driving the Outlook, it just felt weird, that's all. On the plus side, great seat comfort, throttle response to the gas pedal is very good, manual mode on transmission much easier to use, great Infinity sound system, ride comfort comparable to the Outlook. Fully loaded, a Veracruz will run you around $36K. I've seen Outlooks go for just over $41K fully loaded.
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Replying to: allmet33 (Sep 06, 2007 5:55 am) The cushions are the same. Leather does not give like cloth and will make the seats feel firmer.
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