Used 2008 Saturn Aura Consumer Reviews
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Pleasantly Surprised
Anthony LaRusso, 09/19/2008
2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After driving higher-end, foreign vehicles for the past 12 years, I decided to give an American-made car a try. Before I decided on the Saturn Aura, I already tested a Saab 9-3, Mercedes C, Audi A4 and Lexus IS250. The Aura was roomier, quieter, more comfortable and almost as nimble as these much higher priced cars. It's fresh exterior has piqued the interest of many fellow motorists, who have stopped me in parking lots and at the car wash. To a person, folks were very impressed and even more so, when I told them the cost of my XR which is equipped with every available option Saturn offers.My other vehicle is a pricey foreign make yet I get as much a kick from the Aura as I do from it.
2008 Teens first car
Susan, 10/05/2021
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I paid good money for the 2008 Saturn Aura it was for my grand daughter, her first car. I asked the dealer to fix the noisy exhaust, I managed to get it home before it got noisy again, so much for that fix, Chaching, hear the register. Next I found out that a key was broken in the only lock in the car that is in the driver side door. I had to find an auto locksmith on a Saturday to remove it and make a second key, Chaching. I realize it was used just hope I didn't buy a money pit. Would not buy from that dealer again, went to their website and guess what? You can't leave a review.
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My hot wheel has HOT WHEELS
Wayzworld , 09/02/2022
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I actually love my Saturn. I've had it 3 years now. I noticed at first it set a little low but it didn't scrub or anything. ESC (electronic stability control) message kept popping up an I had a small leak in a transmission pipe wich wasn't as irritating as finding out it didn't have a actual dipstick to check the level of fluid. I got the leak fixed but that still wasn't my most major issue. So my passenger side front tire got to where it would start shaking this past summer, not every drive but from time to time. It eventually got bad enough I thought my tire was bad so I took it off an put my spare on. When I take it to my local tire shop I learned my caliper needed changing it's was heating up badly, got it changed an the issue stopped for about a month. Same issue same tire se caliper started heating up again,this time I bled both breaks on each side after changing a collapsed break line on the passenger side. Two days later an I can feel a change in the way it takes off an changes gears almost like it's being held back. From constantly checking my caliper already I go feel for heat out of curiosity. Now my actual roaders are heating up. Roaders are still good an nothing has scratched them thankfully but I still have a issue. What could the actual problem be. I would love an exact answer an not a guess that way I could fix the issue off gate. Is something sticking or is it an electric problem causing it to malfunction an stick. Over all very roomie with a big but sleek body style that I love an I especially love the leg room it give me when driving it. Most cars normally cause me to feel cramped under the wheel but not my Saturn. I just want my ol Betsey fixed so I can enjoy another 3+ years.
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A car better than the Camary or Accord
BetterThanToyota, 08/06/2008
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
I hate my Saturn Aura XR
Monica from WV, 09/14/2009
2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been one of the worst cars I've ever owned!! Major electronic issues -(blows fuses, radio speakers quit working randomly, none of the onboard computer info works properly, alarm goes off without being set) - Transmission - will not downshift normally, ex: must hold throttle completely to floor on a hill as car will be in 4th gear at 800rpms, will shift in neutral (while in drive), redline, then downshift to 2nd gear, car takes off backwards while on any slight hill as if it were in neutral - Horrible gas mileage (11-14 mpg) - Dealership is horrible...they always tell me there's nothing wrong, its completely normal for these things to happen & it's too complicated for them to explain.