2008 Saturn Aura Consumer Reviews Page 2

"Poor Man's Lexus -- Great Buy!"

Written by: Ron on 08/21/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Have about 1500 miles on vehicle now & is the most comfortable car I've ever owned over a 35 year period!

Favorite Features

Quiet ride that competes with cars costing $20k more; fit-to-finish excellent.

Suggested Improvements

Take edge off of trim between front & rear door on driver side. With seat back to get my fat body in, you have to turn more to avoid this poking you.

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Best bet out there

Written by: RICHARD on 08/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love this car. Sure it has a couple of downfalls, but nothing major and nothing I didn't notice before I bought it. I am getting great gas mileage, about 29 in city, 34 on hwy. I would ask that anyone drive this car before you buy, you will be glad you did..

Favorite Features

Exterior styling, interior styling, and of course great gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

Nicer inside panels, but the ones it has are nice

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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A car better than the Camary or Accord

Written by: BetterThanToyota on 08/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased this vehicle this month. Far superior to any foreign label, the ride, handling and performance is superior to anything in its class. An excellent road car that exceeds its EPA fuel economy should alarm all competitors, the smooth ride reminds me of the Cadillac but has the performace of a Corvette with European stying. Forget what you have researched and go Saturn Aura. You really won't be disappointed. By the way this is 5th Saturn I've owned and the best.

Favorite Features

Handling, styling, V6 fuel economy and performance.

Suggested Improvements

None. Toyota and Honda need to make notes.

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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08 Aura

Written by: Bob on 08/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I had a Honda Accord before and I struggled with purchasing a Saturn. I had purchased two other Saturns before for the wife and hated them both but this one has been a pleasant surprise. Smooth quite ride with what I think is preety good gas mileage for a V6 (Avg 25) doing city and highway 50/50. Had one small coolant link since in the first 6 months, which was just an occasional drip. Other then that perfect. Wife always had a hard time with Nav systems but the OnStar has been the perfect solution. I drive it about 80% of the time and the wife uses it when she nees directions. She's got an 07 Honda and just admitted that she likes this better. Time will tell if it's as reliable as a Honda.

Favorite Features

Leather seating is and fake wood grain dash give it an upscale look. Along with plenty of room and good gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

My daughter has a Sky and I can come up with an easy 15 suggestions after driving it for few weeks but not on this car. For the money it's a good deal.

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Great Car

Written by: Ron G. on 08/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My wife and I both love this car. We drove everything out there including Toyota and Honda, the quality of this is every bit as good if not better. Rides great, smooth, quiet, fun to drive. We have the old pushrod V6 - gets better than 30 MPG at 65 mph. I have never liked a vehicle as much as this car.

Favorite Features

Everything, upgraded to the better rims, sunroof, leather. Like the OnStar, sceptical at first but it really is a nice feature. My wife has Verizon so we added the dedicated phone in the car to her account, no more dropped calls in the car.

Suggested Improvements

Rear seat armrest, better rear seat cupholders.

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Not so sure

Written by: christyd on 07/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I absolutely loved this car at first, but since owning if for one year now, I am starting to change my mind. There are some issues (such as my power steering making a funky noise and jerking when I turn the wheel) that need worked on with the cars. Take those issues away and it is a very cute car with features that a lot of much pricier cars don't have. Also, it gets a lot of looks and compliments!

Favorite Features

Can you say 18" rims? Love that! The ambient lighting, the remote start, the overall distinctive look of the exterior, the rear seat radio...my girls love that, V6 has lots of power, OnStar is pretty cool with the phone feature although I never use it

Suggested Improvements

The center armrest console! Hate that it always slides forward at various times! And, it looks cheap. A-pillar too large, too difficult for my husband to get in and out of the driver's seat, improve on the door panels (they, too, look cheap)

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Best Mid-Size Sedan!

Written by: mseymour on 07/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought my new Aura a month ago. I spend a lot of time in a car (95 mile round trip commute). This car is the most comfortable riding car I have ever owned, and that is from coming out of a 2004 CTS. Ride is very comfortable on the highway and it handles great for a sedan I am currently averaging just over 30 mpg. The sound system (advanced audio) is incredible. Interior noise is almost null. Excellent styling turns heads everywhere I go. This new Aura is definitely the most car for the money in the mid-size sedan segment. With everything that is in it, I would have expected to pay thousands more.

Favorite Features

Fuel economy, styling, quietness, ride, handling, comfort, spaciousness

Suggested Improvements

None

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Almost like an import

Written by: Bill S. on 07/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We've owned the car for a few weeks and really like it. It's a comfortable car to drive and handles well. We like the electronic features and the handy information screen below the speedometer. We also like the OnStar and mobile phone. We got the 0% financing and so far have been satisfied.

Favorite Features

The body style, European styling, XM radio, lots of power, great handling, leather seats, easy to get in and out of parking spaces.

Suggested Improvements

Wide front windshield pillars make cause visibility problems turning corners, high headrests in backseat limits view backing up, steering could be easier at lower speeds, getting in and out is a pain for taller people. 17 mpg for city driving is too low for this size car. Car rides too rough.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Lucky Lady

Written by: Joanne on 07/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is by far the best car I ever purchased, I owned every model Cadillac, & never was as happy as I am with my Aura XR. I am noticed by everyone. It drives so smooth you can drive for hours & not be tired. Very proud to drive my Aura XR. She has style & grace, just like a lady

Favorite Features

My XM radio. My foot pedals, & break pedals that move up to me. The 2 tone seats, the style of the car, everything.

Suggested Improvements

Need sunroof to close when car shuts off, not stay open.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love It! Extremely Good Value

Written by: Ralph on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Value - this is by far the best car for the money. Sure you can buy a Toyota or Honda with the same level a reliability, but this has style. And you don't see 30 of them in whenever you look for a parking space. The car drives wonderfully with more than enough power. More power is available with the XR but the XE - V6 is plenty of power. For more spirited performance drop it in I from D. Every guest in my car compliments the design and comfort and thinks it is much more expensive that I paid. I look forward to enjoying this car for years.

Favorite Features

OnStar, turn by turn navigation, tire pressure monitoring, instant fuel economy, XM radio, quiet sunroof, eye catching design.

Suggested Improvements

Tweaking the engine for a bit more fuel efficiency.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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