2008 Saturn Aura Review
- $4,391great price$1,174 below market138,017 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use6cyl AutomaticChevrolet Of Troy (71 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
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Located in Troy, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (18 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G8ZS57N18F117170
Stock: 30202C
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-29-2024 - $6,488fair price$116 below market115,305 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticJoe`s Pre-owned Autos (112 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Moundsville, WV
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G8ZV57778F103394
Stock: 103394
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-03-2024 - $4,299Not provided2 Accidents, 3 Owners, Rental vehicle6cyl AutomaticSettle Auto Sales (Taylor Street) (141 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
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Located in Fort Wayne, IN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (18 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G8ZS57NX8F211175
Stock: 11388
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-25-2024 - $3,995great price$2,426 below market130,000 miles6cyl AutomaticAspen Auto Sales (157 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Trip Computer
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Located in Wayne, MI
LOW MILES LEATHER SUNROOF HEATED SEATS LOOKS AND DRIVES GREAT ALL CLEAN TITLES WARRANTYS AVAILABLE OVER 42 YEARS SAME SPOT IN BUSINESS CALL ASPEN AUTO...
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Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (18 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G8ZS57N68F282891
Stock: 282891
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-17-2024 - $4,995fair price$89 above market176,552 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use6cyl AutomaticRedskin Auto Sales (167 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Trip Computer
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Located in Warren, MI
Vehicle WE TAKE CARE OF YOUR SECTARY OF STATE NEEDS WITH YOUR PROOF OF INSURANCE OF ANY VEHICLE PURCHASED WITH US. WE NOW ALSO OFFER WARRANTY PROTECT...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (18 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G8ZS57N78F261533
Stock: 7014VD
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-03-2022 - $5,995140,830 miles6cyl AutomaticDriveMax Auto Sales (168 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
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Located in Warren, MI
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Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (18 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G8ZS57N88F258043
Stock: 5094
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-17-2024 - $6,955fair price$12 below market74,484 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only4cyl AutomaticSerra Whelan Chevrolet (176 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Aux Audio Inputs
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Located in Sterling Heights, MI
Clean CARFAX. CARFAX One-Owner. This Saturn Aura is well equipped and includes the following key features and benefits, Remote Start, Fully automatic ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (22 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G8ZS57B18F278950
Stock: 42310A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-29-2024 - $4,498fair price$378 below market164,890 miles5 Accidents, 5 Owners, Personal use6cyl AutomaticIndy Wholesale Direct (179 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
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Located in Carmel, IN
2008 Saturn Aura XE Recent Trade, 3.5L V6 VVT, 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster, Air Conditioning, Auto-Dimming Inside Rear-View Mirror, Body-Color Ou...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (18 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G8ZS57N08F111912
Stock: 111912
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-16-2022 - $3,995good price$977 below market152,142 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticNorth Oakland Motors (182 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Waterford, MI
Call/Text 248-574-5500 *$$$ SAVE $$$ WHOLESALE BACKLOT SPECIAL* This vehicle is offered at a reduced wholesale price as-is. Runs and drives- not ins...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G8ZV577X8F284586
Stock: 284586
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- Potent and refined powertrain in XR model, balanced ride and handling, attractive design inside and out, roomy seating for all.
Cons
- Some ergonomic gaffes and subpar cabin materials, no rear center armrest, lifeless steering.
What’s new
A four-cylinder version of the XE slots into the 2008 Saturn Aura lineup as the entry-level model. Stability control becomes standard on V6-equipped XE models. All Saturn Auras come with satellite radio this year, and the trip computer gains an instant fuel economy meter. The Convenience Package now includes an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Edmunds says
Although not without a few rough edges, the 2008 Saturn Aura is a well-rounded midsize sedan with sufficient levels of style, comfort and performance to please most families of four. If you're looking for a domestic-brand alternative to the import standbys, this is one of the best choices for 2008.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Vehicle overview
Introduced one year ago, the Saturn Aura was, and is, widely regarded as the best thing to happen to the Saturn brand since its inception. This midsize sedan took North American Car of the Year honors and has proven to be a modest sales success thus far. It's not hard to see why the Aura has found favor with both consumers and members of the automotive press: It offers all the room, comfort and performance of other General Motors family sedans, but does it with more panache.
As is the case with most GM products, the Aura's mechanical underpinnings are shared within the family. It utilizes a stretched version of the Epsilon platform employed for the Pontiac G6 and the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Like those cars, the Aura is front-wheel drive and features a fully independent suspension with struts in front and multiple links in back. Compared to its cousins, though, the 2008 Saturn Aura has sportier chassis tuning. Ride comfort is still among its strengths, but should you find yourself on a back road, Saturn's midsize sedan might surprise you with its agility.
For 2008, Saturn is offering three different engine options on the Aura. An entry-level four-cylinder with 169 horsepower is new this year, and it joins a pair of V6s -- a 224-hp 3.5-liter and a 252-hp 3.6-liter. In our editors' views, either of the V6s offers a better compromise between performance and economy: The 3.5-liter is almost as fuel-efficient as many four-cylinders on the highway, while the 3.6 is as smooth and refined as most import-brand six-cylinders. The bigger V6 is also the only one of the Aura's engines that can be had with a six-speed automatic transmission. An Aura Green Line hybrid model is also available, however, it provides very little fuel economy advantage over the base four-cylinder engine.
Inside, the Aura has a sharper, more contemporary design than many GM sedans. Materials quality is still hit-or-miss, but the accommodations are spacious and quiet whether you're seated in the front or back. Overall, the 2008 Saturn Aura is an appealing middle-of-the-road choice in the midsize family sedan segment. However, it faces stiff competition from the more refined Toyota Camry, the more athletic Nissan Altima and the redesigned Honda Accord, which is apt to be a jack of all trades. Buyers shopping in this class would be wise to try all four sedans before making a decision.
Performance & mpg
Three drivetrain options are available on the front-wheel-drive Saturn Aura. Standard on the Aura XE is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated for 160 hp and 169 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard. Fuel economy for the base XE is 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway.
Optional on the XE is a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 219 hp and 219 lb-ft of torque. It, too, is coupled to a four-speed automatic. The upscale Saturn Aura XR comes with a 3.6-liter DOHC V6 that sends its 252 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed automatic that can be shifted manually via paddles behind the steering wheel. In performance testing, the Aura XR went from zero to 60 mph in a very quick 6.4 seconds. Mileage ratings remain impressive on the V6-equipped XE, which has figures of 18/29, while the XR has 17/26 estimates.
Safety
Standard safety features for the 2008 Saturn Aura include antilock disc brakes, traction control and the OnStar emergency communications system. Front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are also included in every Aura. Stability control is standard on all V6 models. In frontal- and side-impact crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Aura earned a perfect five stars across the board.
Driving
We'd steer most 2008 Saturn Aura buyers to one of the V6s, as acceleration is sluggish on the four-cylinder model. The 3.5-liter in the XE isn't as refined as we'd like, but it provides capable response in traffic and above-average fuel economy. Performance is much smoother and swifter with the 3.6-liter, and for consumers who aren't counting every mpg, it's the more satisfying choice.
Overall, the Aura's European handling is capable and confident. Minimal body roll and a smooth, hushed highway ride make the Aura a great long-distance companion. However, the steering is devoid of feel, hurting the car's sporting credentials, while a lack of assist at low speeds can make parking maneuvers labor-intensive.
Interior
Even by the generous standards of the midsize sedan class, the Aura treats rear passengers to a lavish amount of space -- but they must go without a center armrest. It's similarly roomy up front, although it's hard to get in and out of the cockpit gracefully in spite of the wide door openings. The shape of the dash and B-pillar obstructs ingress, and it's a little difficult to wriggle behind the steering wheel, particularly if you're taller or large-framed. The design is attractive, though, and a pleasing mix of simulated wood and metallic accents gives the cabin an upscale ambience, while acoustic glass for the windshield and front windows contributes to the serenity. There's too much rough plastic, fake stitching and rubbery vinyl trim for a car in this price range, but opting for the Moroccan leather in the XR helps camouflage these missteps. Trunk capacity measures just under 15 cubic feet.
2008 Saturn Aura models
A midsize family sedan, the 2008 Saturn Aura comes in two trim levels -- XE and XR. The base XE comes with 17-inch wheels, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a trip computer and a CD stereo with satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. The XR is more of a luxury sport sedan, as it includes 18-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, a power driver seat, heated front seats, remote vehicle start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and an upgraded stereo with an in-dash CD changer, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and rear-seat audio controls. Notable options include a power front passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, a sunroof and wood-grain interior trim. Regular leather upholstery is optional on the XE, while Aura XR buyers can opt for two-tone "Moroccan" leather.
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2008 Aura Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,405 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $172/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
NHTSA Overall Rating
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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