Buick Enclave vs. Saturn Outlook?

Question

I am looking at a 2008 Buick Enclave or Saturn Outlook...what is your opinion on these? I currently have a 2003 Ford Explorer.

Also any other cars you might thing would be good are welcome.

Thanks!

Answer 1

all of these, the Outlook, the GMC, the Buick are all the same. There is no difference edx ept for the name. In Nov of 07, we got an '08 Outlook. It is my primary vechile. I opted for the second row captian seats. I also opted for the second "moon roof" (not a sun roof) it has a sunroof up front and a moon roof in the back.



The model we bought is power everything, and it has heated seats. The seats also have memory seats for two different drivers. The key fob is dedicated for each driver. So you need to make sure if you use memory postions and there are two drivers that you each use the correct key for that seat position. When you click the unlock on the key fob, it automaticaly sets for that driver.



The car drives fantasticaly, handles well,. and wherever I go, people ask me about it and say how great it looks.



About a year before we brought the Outlook, my brother got the GMC Acciada. It is exactly the same body. They all have the same options, it just depends on what you choose.



As far as colors, we got the "tri coat diamond" w/tan leather interior. The lighter colors have more of a "pop".



A lot of people think that b/c it's a Saturn that it is lower quality. But the truth is, 1) Saturn is no longer the "first time buyers" car, and 2) it is the same as all GMC modles. Kind of like Chrysler and Dodge, sae cars, different names.



Good luck in you choice, and enjoy your new car.

Answer 2

Gmc Acadia Vs Buick Enclave

Answer 3

Buick Enclave Vs Gmc Acadia

Answer 4

I recommend the Buick Enclave. It's GM's affordable luxury brand. I have driven the Enclave and the ride is smooth, you feel like you are driving a mid-size sedan. Is a great CUV. Very fancy. Better than the Cadillac SRX.



The other sister CUV is GMC's Acadia which is very good too. Similar driving experience. The Acadia is almost identical to the Outlook but with a lot less luxury and some essential features than the Enclave or Acadia.



And one important thing. You can negotiate the selling price of a Buick or a GMC but not for Saturn. With Saturn you have to pay full MSRP and sometimes if the product is popular and difficult to secure the dealerships will add a premium on top of the MSRP.



If you are looking to have another SUV, the GMC Yukon with it's 5.3L V8 353 HP engine or the Yukon Denali are excellent choices.



My preference is the more powerful Yukon Denali with it's 6.2L V8 380 HP engine and luxury features. Is almost like driving an Escalade but with 23 less HP, a bit less chrome details and two options.



Another important reason to consider is the warranty., GM has the best warranty in the industry right now which is 5-years/100,000 miles. For safety and security you have one year free of OnStar with the Safe and Secure and Voice command Turn-by-Turn Directions plan. Which is a great help during emergencies or when lost.

Answer 5

First, I need to correct the last poster's statement that the Enclave is the same as the Vibe. Say wha? The Enclave and Saturn Outlook are all-new, 3-row crossover SUVs about the size of a minivan; the Vibe is based on the Toyota Corolla and is identical mechanically to the Toyota Matrix (both are built in Fremont, CA). Now...I am looking at these same vehicles, and I will probably buy a Hybrid Highlander, but not until it's been out for a year (so the manufacturer can work out 1st-year bugs). Toyota is known for reliability and frankly GM is not, though they have made progress. But for my money, I would take the $38,000 Highlander over a $32,000 Outlook or Enclave any day. Besides reliability (and gas consumption), I think the GM products are actually becoming quite competitive in terms of features offered, performance, and design. D

Answer 6

I work at a GM dealership that sells Buicks an I would go with the Enclave, very smooth ride considering the Enclave has an insulated frame. This is Buicks best car since the Lucurne. Go for the Buick. You wont regrete itl

Answer 7

The Buick is much nicer, but the GMC Acadia is in the middle of those two in pricing and amentities. THey are Consumer Reports "Recommended Buy" for both midsize and fullsize SUV segments, as their outside dimensions are midsize, but interior volume matches the Yukon/Tahoe. The three GM CUV's have sold more units, and at the same time, all of them combined have spent less on advertising than either the Toyota Highlander or Ford Edge, but been able to move more units. During January, GM was the only company to post an increase in sales, mainly in part to the Lambda CUV's and new Malibu/CTS.

Answer 8

They are both exactly the same car, along with the GMC Acadia.

If you get either of these, get the Saturn. The difference in price for the Buick is not worth the minor style upgrades and everything else is exactly the same.



From what I have seen, these are good vehicles. Consumer Reports recommends them, as well.

Answer 9

There both nice but the Buick is nicer

Answer 10

If you have the funds definitely go with the Enclave, and please take care of it for me!!!