2007 Saturn Aura Consumer Reviews Page 5

Great Car Great Price

Written by: Ranger Fan on 12/11/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I now have 7,000 miles on my Aura and no problems. This car looks and handles great. Prior to buying this I test drove many cars including Honda and Toyota. I decided on the Aura because it was a no brainer that you get more bang for your buck. It shifts smoothly, is quite and very comfortable. The OnStar is great!

Favorite Features

OnStar. The dashboard at night

Suggested Improvements

Mileage could be a little better, but I am happy.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Almost a ten!

Written by: Fair-minded on 11/28/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Could only hope that Saturn improves the standard model fuel economy. That is the only slot to not rate above excellent. I don't know what planet some of the other reviewers are from, but anything, no matter how slight, that appeared out of true was taken care of comletely. My seats are very comfortable. Handling is precise and powe deleivers with the promised punch. Great guns! This car rocks!

Favorite Features

Styling, seat comfort, console layout, no real drawbacks except deciding which is favorite.

Suggested Improvements

Boost the fuel mileage yield above 30 mpg.

9 out 12 people found this review helpful

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What a Car!

Written by: steelerman on 11/16/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I rated this car so high because it is a great car. Never before have I enjoyed a car like i do this one. It is fun to drive because it is comfortable, has responsive handling, and has ample power. I only gave it a 9 on comfort because I wish it had a bit more leg room for the driver.

Favorite Features

Exterior styling, 3.6L V6 with the oh so fun tap shifters, handling, XM radio, OnStar, leather seats

Suggested Improvements

Center console too wide - prevents the driver from getting really comfortable.

2 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Keeps getting better

Written by: PhaetonDriver on 11/16/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The Aura handles the mountain roads like a good sportscar, comfort is up there with a BMW and better than a Lexus 3 series. Performance is unbelievable for a 3.6 L V6 as I am getting 0-60 at 6.0 sec. and 60-100 in under 8 sec. Mileage has continued to improve with the miles (over 14000 now). My last road trip was 910 miles on 30.08 Gal which is 30.25 MPG. Great ride, great handling and great fuel economy. Oh The onboard computer is putting my required oil changes every 6000+ miles which is great too. With remote start, Lots of HP, A 6-speed with paddle shifters, sound absorbing glass and steel, heated seats, 18 inch alloy wheels and low profile Goodyears, and under $25K you can't miss.

Favorite Features

Suspension tune, engine power, paddle shifters, seats, and the thrill I get every time I get in it and go, even if it is just a mile to the grocery store. Most fun I have had on a mountain road since I sold my '72 240Z.

Suggested Improvements

Exhaust needs to be twin low restriction mufflers, not 1 big one. This will make room for a few more gallons of gasoline, 16 is just not enough. Think of adding the Direct Injection option version of the V6 from the Cadillac for a "Extreme Sport" version

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Best car i ever had

Written by: saturn08 on 11/12/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is my second Saturn. I love this car. Rides nice, handles great. People cant believe it is a Saturn

Favorite Features

Heated seats, radio on steering wheel, and built in phone if you subscribe.

Suggested Improvements

Radio fades

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Nice Car,bad mileage and glass

Written by: DR35150 on 11/11/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is my second Saturn. I upgraded from the Ion as it had no traction in the Michigan winter. First off, I love the look and feel of the Aura.I get a lot of compliments. Unfortunately just like my Ion it has substandard glass. Both cars within 4 months of purchase a small pebble caused a instant chip then crack all the way across the windshield. No problems with replacement windshields from outside companies. Biggest complaint is that the sticker said 24/30 mpg. At first the best I got was 24 mpg with 100% highway. And it has gradually gotten worse. Now I'm averaging 17 mpg and the dealer only can say:"Scanned ENG No Codes Unable to verify concern" so tough luck. This is my last Saturn.

Favorite Features

The look of the car.

Suggested Improvements

Higher quality windshields and better mileage. At least instruct your mechanics to address the problem more extensively.

2 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Wish I had known

Written by: jcr on 11/11/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This car has been in the shop more times than my previous 7 cars. Windshiped wipers didn't work - 2 times to fix, ESC light on - 2 times to fix, cruise control - hit bump in highway - quit - 2 times to fix, and now on 4th time in for rear brake lights - some times stayed on all the time, other times never came on when applied the brakes. My car is definitely not "car of the year" I've driven borrowed cars half the time I've owned this one.

Favorite Features

it's comfortable, roomy and good looking

Suggested Improvements

turn radius definitely needs improvement, cruise failure, brake light failure, gas mileage needs improving

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Defective Vehicle Design

Written by: dinof on 11/10/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

After owning the vehicle for 6 months and having put less than 5,000 miles on the odometer, I have to say that the build quality is poor to say the least. Both of my underdoor plastic rocker panels are separating from the body creating large gaps thru which the fasteners and road surface can be seen. Neither dealer nor Saturn Customer Service have any fix. Both say the problem is occurring on other Auras.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive. Powerful engine and transmission. Many unique features for the money.

Suggested Improvements

Build the car properly. Saturn appears to be unable to lose it's plastic car roots, as can be seen by many components on this car that are plastic but should be metal.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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After 30K miles

Written by: dhb on 11/05/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Selected over other upscale model imports for features -in particular the high output engine running on regular, and fold down rear seats for my bicycle. Wanted a good handling car as mountain roads are driven daily, and it has lived up to this wonderfully. Selected over VW Passat- better looking exterior & interior. After 30K miles car is running well, but I had an issue with front strut rattle that took too long to resolve. Finally replaced last week after much insistance. Ahh quiet ride now I expected.

Favorite Features

Paddle shifters, heated seats, performance. Lack of name badges. Everybody asks what it is..

Suggested Improvements

As others noted, some small but important omissions- cost cutting I'm sure, needs rear seat armrest, passenger overhead handles, light in engine compartment? GPS screen not the onstar voice. A better choice in armrest plastics, and thresholds

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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My Saturn Rocket!

Written by: JD on 11/01/2007

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I purchased my Aura XR (black with tan leather) back in Aug. and have almost 5K miles and zero problems. It is a car with a smooth ride, smooth engine (very little vibration when idling), and I am amazed at how it keeps gliding after you let up on the accelerator. It just does not slow down. Speaking of not slowing down, the car is fast! The paddle shifters are a nice feature to add to the performance fun. I really love the amount of car I got for the money. I still cannot believe is is a Saturn. Even some of my co- workers were surprised. My gas mileage has been improving as well. My average is up around 24 mpg with mostly highway driving.

Favorite Features

Remote start, OnStar free for first year, interior/dashboard lighting, radio, stylish looking interior and exterior, smoothness of engine and ride, 18 inch tires.

Suggested Improvements

Interior door panels do look a little cheap for the way the rest of the car presents itself. Also, I wish the Driver Information Center had more features like the one in my old '03 Yukon SLT. Improve the gas mileage or lower the advertised data.

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