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Saturn Outlook

Saturn Outlook Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Saturn Outlook rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Saturn Outlook reliability information based on owner experiences through September 30, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009SaturnOutlook

40

Fewest         Most

118
5.6
7100
2008SaturnOutlook

73

Fewest         Most

224
9.4
17900
2007SaturnOutlook

80

Fewest         Most

91
9.1
30400
 

To see how the Saturn Outlook's average repair frequency compares to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Saturn Outlook. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009SaturnOutlook

77

< 1

31
10.2
11800
2008SaturnOutlook

57

5

161
11.4
22700
2007SaturnOutlook

44

5

61
11.6
35400
 

To see how the Saturn Outlook's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Saturn Outlook--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Saturn Outlook Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Saturn Outlook repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

Saturn Outlook Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Saturn Outlook Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Saturn Outlook's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Saturn Outlook's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Saturn Outlook MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Saturn Outlook. Price the Saturn Outlook.

 

Saturn Outlook Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Saturn Outlook and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Saturn Outlook price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Saturn Outlook.

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Saturn Outlook Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Saturn Outlook Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Saturn Outlook's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Saturn Outlook, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Saturn Outlook Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Saturn Outlook?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Outlook--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Saturn Outlook review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Saturn Outlook Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Saturn Outlook tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Saturn Outlook--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Saturn Outlook Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Outlook by owners, visit:

GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum

SaturnFans.com -- Saturn Outlook forum

SaturnOutlookForum.net -- Saturn Outlook forum

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2009 Saturn Outlook Specifications

Body4-door SUV
Wheelbase118.9
Length200.7
Width78.2
Height72.8
Curb Weight4722
Fuel Capacity22.0
R1 Headroom40.4
R1 Shoulder Room61.9
R1 Hip Room57.8
R1 Legroom41.3
R2 Headroom39.3
R2 Shoulder Room61.1
R2 Hip Room57.9
R2 Legroom36.9
R3 Headroom38.4
R3 Shoulder Room57.8
R3 Hip Room48.3
R3 Legroom33.2
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.7
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
117.0
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2009 Saturn Outlook 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimXEXR
Standard Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 281@6300
TQ: 266@3400
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 288@6300
TQ: 270@3400
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWD
Standard Tires255/65R18 tires255/65R18 tires
Optional Tires 255/55HR20 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional AudioBose audio system, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bose audio system, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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