Used 2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Best car for a 17 year old!
Bryce, Three Rivers, MI, 02/20/2018
updated 09/17/2019
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
One thing I've learned about GM cars is that you got to find the right one's. Just because one model year of a make/,model is known for problems doesn't mean the entire life of the vehicle being made is going to be horrible( although it can happen). I got my loaded Saturn for my 17 birthday. I fell in love with the upgraded stock stereo, the power the 3.6 V6 gives you and just knowing that most adults don't drive something so rare and nice, but little do they know you can get a well used aura for under 8k with close or under 100k miles. Its had some problems, (alternator, ,brakes, headlight going out, coolant lines, front bearings) Most of those things are typical to me at least. I am NOT easy on my vehicles. I bought the car with 115k miles on it, a year later I'm at 153k miles. The way the engine and transmission hold up and the overall vehicle dynamics and handling around a curve is VERY impressive. I have a friend who owns a 08 Malibu with the same V6 and the vehicle just doesn't seem as well put together. The handling is almost laughable too. My aura gets looks and people cant believe someone who looks my age (16 when I bought it currently 17 almost 18) owns a vehicle this nice. I have some things I hate about it. It has NEVER left me stranded. Its always been able to get out of its own way. My MPG instant doing 40-65 is between 28-32 MPG. If I baby the gas over a 20 mile drive the average MPG is around 29 MPG. For car with over 200 horse power and torque, and be able to achieve four cylinder gas mileage is amazing. If you dont know your GM vehicles and what to look out for and what is the best product over all then this car will more than likely keep money in your wallet and put a smile on your face. *Update, I am now 19 years old, my Aura now has 202,520 miles on it, and she still handles like a dream, has strong acceleration pull. And I get better gas mileage as time goes on. It has had its lemon moments, tie rod issues and rims leaking air as they legit decay. Other than the few minor things here and there, I still love it and I actually find myseld looking at other Saturn Aura's with less than 100k miles on them, thinking I'd actually consider getting another one!
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Great Car
haysja, 04/21/2010
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 Aura XR in Feb 2009. I now have 31,000+ miles on it and it has been great. Great road car. Very comfy to drive on the highway. Took many interstate trips during the past year and the Aura was great to drive. I have had people stop and ask me what kind of car I had and they could not believe it was a Saturn. My two sisters went out and bought Auras after seeing mine. I bought a preowned 2007 for my son last night. I love my Saturn. My family now has four Auras.
Better with Age
Adam, 10/19/2010
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I wasn't sure about this car when I first purchased it, having come off of 10 years of German cars. But I can say that I have grown to really like the car. Great power, ride, and comfort. MPG is ok if you're nice to it. On highway road trips, I've gotten close to 30 mpg. Just recently started to have one issue with the car, cruise control occasionally does not work. Have to take it in to get it looked at. Other than that, no problems at all. I get a lot of compliments on it. The Red Jewel paint is awesome. The car looks more expensive than it is. Many people are surprised it's a Saturn. Too bad Saturn went away. They finally had a good lineup of cars.
Love this car very dependable and fast
Anthony, Los Angeles, CA, 04/05/2016
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Don't make them anymore of course I had my mechanic check it out and there's everything good parts will be easy to find through GM or even after market love this car
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Shoot the Ergonomics Engineers
TomNmd, 11/01/2007
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The remote mirror adjustment is in the wrong place -- can't sit in final position and adjust mirrors accordingly. Put the compass and temperature in lower left & right of rear-view mirror -- can't see past rear headrests anyway. Heat the thighs - not just center of seat. Can't see any info when manually shifting (the tap shifter is a joke anyway). Can't get to pass- side rear seat storage (why is it recessed?) Itsy bitsy cruise-control and radio buttons and no cruise-control pause. Mirror dimmer doesn't dim enough -- manual would be better. HARD seats very uncomfortable. Wish I hadn't bought this thing -- I hate every one of the 150 miles I travel each day! Feel like I'm getting bed soars.