Used 2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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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.
Overall pretty good
Eliot, Perrysburg, OH, 12/15/2018
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
So I’ve owned the car for a little over a year and a half, and have put about 18k miles on it. Well at first I loved the car. Was super fun to drive and handled amazing and got looks everywhere. But after about 4 months, the engine threw a rod, and because I was outside the 100k miles, GM would’ve charged me $4k to fix it, so I had an “imports only” shop put a new engine in it instead. When there, they told me I had a Jasper sports trans installed(was unaware when purchased) and assumed that was because the stock trans in these sucked. But since the new engine got put in, overall it’s back to how when I first bought it. Just little things here and there that need fixed/replaced, and they come in waves. So for a while all I needed was new tires, and I got those on and was fine for a couple months. Then all at once my MAF sensor went out, 2 O2 sensors on my exhaust went out, the check engine LED died(of course so none of these things I knew was happening till months later) and an exhaust leak started in my flex pipe(also super horrible on these cars). So after a couple hundred dollars in putting on new parts here and there, still drives like a dream. Interior is much nicer quality than you’d expect, and just about everyone that sees it doesn’t believe it’s a GM car. The exterior looks great with its lines and aggressive stance. However I’ve opted into putting on all black after market 18” rims and tires, LED headlight conversions, tints, mudflaps and had my emblems blacked out, and none of which was offered factory like other companies can offer. But overall, if you are looking for a nice, comfy, dependable car that needs something little replaced every 3-4 months(cheap parts since it’s an older GM car), and can be easily customized, then this is the car for you. Overall, an easy 4/5 stars, and hats off to GM for making Saturns for as long as they did, but thumbs down for getting rid of them.
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2008 Saturn Aura XR
Becky B, Lone Tree, CO, 07/18/2018
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new in 2008. I am very meticulous about the maintenance on my vehicles and I have a great relationship with my GM dealer. I only have two issues with the vehicle. The Transmission went out at 73,000 which was very disappointing and almost caused my son and I to be rear ended numerous times until the state patrol assisted us, but within a year the transmission was recalled and I received my money back. The second issue has occurred more recently with the wheels and was definitely noticeable once I purchased new tires. In the end my dealership had to order a new wheel from GM in Detroit, which took 10 days to receive. I had to replace the wheel and I am not having a problem anymore.
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On and on and on
Jerry Lee, Lenoir City, TN, 06/10/2023
updated 06/13/2025
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
254000 miles looks and runs like almost new! Can't believe they stopped making this car. Comfortable with a great ride. + All the bells and whistles still working. Rating 9 out of 10.
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2008 Saturn Aura
Joni Kolaski, Longview, WA, 06/21/2018
Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing , I love how it gets up and goes ! The extended warranty I got with it is absolutely amazing !! The dealership I bought it from and other dealerships have a attitude of working on this car. She looks so sleek , I have gotten asked is that really a Saturn?!?! Every person has a different opinion on anything , and for my family and I this car has been amazing, comfortable, dependable and in love with her
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