Article Comments: 2007 Saturn Outlook Full Test

13 messages, Last post on Apr 28, 2007 at 5:49 PM

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Article comments for Full Test: 2007 Saturn Outlook XR FWD - Unlike some crossovers, the 2007 Saturn Outlook, which is already on sale, is not based on an existing car, truck or minivan platform. (more)

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#4 of 13 Re: Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [jsmilesrmhs] by seabrook99300m Dec 14, 2006 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: jsmilesrmhs (Dec 13, 2006 3:30 pm) There's only one thing missing from my perspective. Where is Bluetooth? In this day and age where most all new cell phones have it, it's a HUGE safety feature to have your phone ring, your audio mute, and the call come up through your audio system in a hands free fashion. Come on GM. Looks like this was missed on both the Outlook at Acadia...maybe the Enclave??? Replies to this message: allmet33 (Dec 22, 2006 9:01 pm) phaetondriver (Apr 28, 2007 5:49 pm)
#5 of 13 Late? by usa1 Dec 15, 2006 (10:03 am)
Writers always like to say GM is late to this market. Edmunds says, "General Motors might be about a decade late with its V6-powered, SUV-silhouetted, unibody people hauler, but GM got it right." What do you call the Aztec, Rendezvous, Equinox, SRX, Vue, Torrent, etc? Sure some of them had their flaws, but GM has been in the CUV market much longer than most. Get your facts straight. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Dec 15, 2006 11:01 am)
#6 of 13 Re: Late? [usa1] by bobw3 Dec 15, 2006 (11:01 am)
Replying to: usa1 (Dec 15, 2006 10:03 am) Did any of those that you mentioned have 3 rows of adult seating...I think that's what they mean by "unibody people hauler"
#7 of 13 Gas Mileage in Outlook by proeasy1 Dec 21, 2006 (11:20 am)
Rated at 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, our Outlook returned a best-tank fuel economy of 19 mpg and an overall week's average of 15.5 mpg. Try that in a V8-powered three-row SUV. Trust us, it won't come close. WRONG... I drive a 2001 Yukon XL 4X2 and always get around 15 mpg city, last tank last week on actual calcuation, not trip coputer was over 16.5 mpg. On highway at 75 MPH I can get 20 MPG with a 33 gallon tank I have gone over 600 miles on one tank. The Outlook is quite heavy and is approaching the weight of the new Yukon (5400 vs 4900 lbs for 4X4 and AWD varaints respectively) the V6 will have to work quite hard especially when you put some bodies in it. I will stay with a sturdy body on frame truck/pushrod engine, for a few MPG I will stick with truck that is easily and cheaply repaired long after warranties run out, ie ease of maintainence of a RWD vs FWD vehicle. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Dec 21, 2006 11:31 am) bobw3 (Dec 22, 2006 9:54 am)
#8 of 13 Re: Gas Mileage in Outlook [proeasy1] by bobw3 Dec 21, 2006 (11:31 am)
Replying to: proeasy1 (Dec 21, 2006 11:20 am) My grandfather drives a 20yr old Crown Vic and he'd agree with you! How many folks are you carrying? Yours isn't AWD? What did it cost? I guess you do a lot of towing? Replies to this message: bobw3 (Dec 22, 2006 9:54 am)
#9 of 13 Re: Gas Mileage in Outlook [bobw3] by bobw3 Dec 22, 2006 (9:54 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 21, 2006 11:31 am) The reason for my questions is that a lot of people don't need to tow, don't want the truck handling and driving characteristics, would like to be able to fit their vehicle in a normal sized garage, would like to be able to get in/out of their vehicle without a ladder, would like an extra 30-40%mpg and pay 30-40% less in fuel each year, and would like to pay $30-35K.
#10 of 13 Re: Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [seabrook99300m] by allmet33 Dec 22, 2006 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: seabrook99300m (Dec 14, 2006 6:37 pm) Guess not all car companies feel that way since the vast majority of customers that have blue tooth phones also have the blue tooth ear piece. Not everyone likes to have their entertainment interrupted by a phone call, nor do they all care for a call to be broadcast on the cars sound system either. However...blue tooth as an option would be something nice for Saturn to offer.
#11 of 13 Outlook lease prices? by vger105 Mar 21, 2007 (12:24 pm)
Does anyone know the lease terms for an Outlook XR? I haven't spoken with a dealer yet but I thought someone on this forum might know. Also, does Saturn still have a one price-no haggling policy for their cars?
#12 of 13 Outook Price by seloo Mar 21, 2007 (12:48 pm)
Unless you use the GM plan, it has been reported that these cars are selling a MSRP. The best deals reported on these boards have been with the GMC version of this car. Board members report getting the GMC cars at near invoice pricing, better incentives than Saturn, and use of GM credit cards point (which you cannot use on Saturn). It looks like GMC is the best value for the money, but money is not everything.
#13 of 13 Re: Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [seabrook99300m] by phaetondriver Apr 28, 2007 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: seabrook99300m (Dec 14, 2006 6:37 pm) Does GM offer "BlueTooth" in any other high end cars that come with OnStar? I noticed my OnStar console has a hands free, voice activated telephone I can subscribe to. Maybe the school of thought is, if we give them BlueTooth they won't subscribe to our phone service? I don't know enough about OnStar, or GM cars to know the answer.