2007 Saturn Aura Consumer Reviews

The Best Car I Ever Drove

Written by: Tim on 10/20/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This is a low cost Cadillac. Drives like a dream. This is my 4th Saturn and if i could I would but another one. But now I'm forced to buy a Ford.

Favorite Features

The ride is the best and it really is almost sound proof

Suggested Improvements

Fog light switch should be located where you can see it. It's just hard to see if is on.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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After 65,000 Miles

Written by: aura0709 on 10/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

OK so I've had this car for little over 2 years and have driven the heck out of it. I've had my share of minor fixes with the car...computer issues, remote keys not working, airbag lights coming on...etc. But I will say that over all this car has been very reliable and a great car.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Turning radius and alignment

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2007 Saturn Aura TONS OF MILES

Written by: Playtowin on 10/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought it used with 25,000 and I'm now at 65,000. I live in upstate NY and drive 60+ miles a day so the milage is adding up quick. I'm getting 30+ GPM on the highway which is great since that's most of my driving. I had "ok" tires" on it for winter and it still did great! I've plowed over 16"+ of snow and keeps going. I've hit a deer with it already and had it fixed. Turned front rotors once but that's from slamming on the brakes to avoid the deer LOL. My big thing was V6 with power and still GREAT gas milage! I've had enough of 4 bangers with no power. I'm sure this car will last 200,000 miles maybe more. WE'LL SEE!

Favorite Features

Motor has power with great gas milage. I will drive it into the ground and get every penny out of it!

Suggested Improvements

The bad! Very crappy seat material. If you spill anything on it stains cause you can't clean it or the mtl frays and looks worse! Plus I have 4 kids. Don't look at my back seat! It has a "pop" in the steering column that's very annoying. GM quality issue, I'm not the 1st on this issue.

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My first brand new car

Written by: DocA on 09/23/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Overall love this car. Did alot of research and test drives of various cars before deciding this was my dream car. Sometimes I have nightmares. I'll be taking it in for the 8th time for the service traction control light coming on. The dealer has tried something different each time including have the roving Saturn Enginer come out & determine that the header was put on wrong and needed to be rebuilt. That took car of the problem for about 5 months and now it's back. Very fustrations

Favorite Features

Telescoping pedals I'm 5'2". Heated seats and the power when I need to accelerate.

Suggested Improvements

Quality control at the factory. Some drivers never have any problems and then there's some who live in my world.

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I love my Saturn except

Written by: Darnice Johnson on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased my Saturn 3 years ago and still love it. My Saturn is the fully loaded XR Bronze XR model and I have been stopped by strangers admiring the style of this vehicle. I've kept the mileage low and average 20 mpg city driving. Only complaint is recently the ESC service light activates at the slightest stop which causes the brake lights to stay on. Took it in for servicing which lasted less than a month and it is coming on again. I am hoping that this will not be a on going problem.

Favorite Features

The handling of this vehicle is fantastic

Suggested Improvements

Rear arm rest

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This Is My 4th Saturn...

Written by: Robert on 04/11/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This car has a nice road presence, fun to drive... I wish that my 1st ('92 SC2) had the power of this 3.6L! The Formula-1 paddle shifters are nice when in a 'sporty' mood; I believe this is the same 6-speed transmission used in some BMW's (for those who didn't know- BMW does get 1 of it's 3 trans. models from GM). The Goodyear Eagle LS-2 tires (OEM) handle well enough. Once accustomed to the Understeer (all FWD's have it, RWD's have Oversteer), winding roads are fun, too. Bred from GM's German Car Group (Opel), it's a nice follow-up to the L300. Saturn Service Depts. treat me like a king. I've owned Fords, Chevys, 1 Dodge, 1 VW... I've been driving for over 30 yrs.

Favorite Features

Drivetrain & Nice Leather Interior w/Ambience Lighting are some of my fav. features, not to mention the 6- disc CD/MP3 sound system (I don't use the Satellite Radio that came with the car).

Suggested Improvements

I would suggest to the folks at Saturn to increase the caster angle, and add dynamic steering to the vehicle. (I'm quite pleased with this car, and can't think of any improvements). I'd buy another one, in a heartbeat, when this one is ready for the boneyard.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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great car, but ...

Written by: michael perillo on 03/24/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Owned for over two years. No problems. Love the two tone interior, ride, handling, acceleration. My only complaint is with the city gas mileage. On the highway I can get 33 mpg. In the city where I do most of my driving I get at most 13 mpg, and I use every known method to increase efficiency. People who claim to get 18-22 in the city cannot possibly be right. I check my mileage at every fill-up and have never gotten better than 13 mpg. Other than this, the car is great.

Favorite Features

heated seats, remote start, speed sensitive radio

Suggested Improvements

gas mileage, jittery ride on harsh pavement

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Saturn got it right.

Written by: DOK on 03/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

All in all, a well balanced package of performance, practicality, and value. The 3.5 V6 has yet to leave me wanting for power while maneuvering in traffic, but the smooth 4 speed transmission to which it's attached is not the most willing participant in more enthusiastic driving. Handles well and rides comfortably. 70-80 mph freeway cruising with 2-3 passengers yields about 27 MPG at the pump, dropping to the lower twenties with more city use. Driver seat comfort is good with fully adjustable seat and tilt/telescoping wheel. Rear room and comfort are also good, but the abrasive plastic on the front seatbacks could leave shorts/skirt attired passengers with scraped knees if not careful.

Favorite Features

Comfortable cockpit, wind rush and exterior noise well muted, good power/economy compromise. Great value for a car with 225 HP V6 and leather interior. Even with extra options like sunroof and remote start, no other competitor came close in price. 16K miles and no problems to report

Suggested Improvements

Trunk, though long and wide, is short in height. Cover the plastic front seatbacks in leather/cloth. Engine not as refined as competitors.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Saturn for Life

Written by: HEB girl on 01/18/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have always owned Camry's and was a die hard Toyota driver. With price being an issue dwhen shopping for a new car, I test drove every make and model out there. I kept going back to the Saturn and test drove it 3 times. hands down quality and price won out and I choose a Saturn. It still smells like new inside and has been a great car and one that I plan on keeping for a while. The sleek looks and gas mileage are a very big added bonus. Pay attention Toyota because you just lost a customer for life!

Favorite Features

Console, stereo/CD and awesome speakers. Great gas mileage and people are always asking me is that a CTS and I say no but it rides like one, because it is a Saturn.

Suggested Improvements

My only complaint is the keyless entry had to be replaced but it was free of charge even after 16 months of ownership.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Very nice car but several issues

Written by: knack on 01/13/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I'm really trying hard to like this car but have had several issues since buying it. Transmission seal leak, steering coupling replaced, power window switch, rotors warp, continuing issue with service traction light going on then off while at high speeds. Passenger window wiper travels too far and stops directly in front of driver view creating rubber mark on windshield. Replaced blades 3 times $60 each time. Stock LS tires are lees than adequate in snow. Tilt steering somewhat poor quality. This is a beautiful car otherwise, heated seats work good, sound system good. It hasn't left me stranded yet! I will say this, up until 28,000 miles the vehicle ran flawless. We will see how it goes.

Favorite Features

Sound system, ride, style & appearance, heated seats, mp3 player connector

Suggested Improvements

Tilt steering is weak, intermittent problems with traction control (probably bad wheel sensor) Passenger wiper travels too far in front of driver's view. An issue at least my vehicle.Stock ls tires bad in snow. Reliability starting to become compromised as the miles rack up. Hopefully this will pass.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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