Used 2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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RICHARD, 08/13/2008
Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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..
Pedal positioning is painful
rojo8, Minneapolis, MN, 12/21/2014
Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
The gas and brake pedals are far apart and both are high off the floor, so it's impossible to pivot your foot comfortably on the heel. I have to completely let my foot off the gas pedal in order to hit the brake. No big deal obviously on high speed drives with minimal braking, but in-town driving is painful. Because it's so uncomfortable, it's also very unsafe. I'd find myself resisting moving back and forth between braking and accelerating, which obviously is not a safe driving practice. If you're small-feeted like me (size 8-9; not terribly small in fact) but you're used to stomping on your pedals, then no big deal. Pivoting is safer because it's more comfortable. What an idiotic design.
NEVER BUY THIS CAR
kkh321, Hastings, NE, 02/05/2016
Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had this car for a less than a month and the transmission went out. Then the headlight went out a couple weeks later, and my other headlight flashes a little when i press my breaks almost like it has a shortage. No snow traction what so ever I got stuck three times, thank God I was not in a rush to get anywhere. I also had to recently replace the coil pack because of a misfire and it happened all of a sudden as I was driving and it was super scary. PLEASE DO NOT GET THIS CAR IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A PAIN SINCE DAY ONE.
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It's a strong buy
jb, 05/19/2008
Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Dollar for dollar the Saturn Aura is an outstanding car. The lines of the exterior really look like a more expensive car. We drove the XR and found that there was too much torque and HP for our needs. Also, drove the Malibu. Chevy has more interesting interiors, but, the people at Saturn seem a bit more consumer friendly. The inline 4 has good power and the sound and vibration damping are really well done.
Fourth American Made Vehicle
Michael, 09/05/2010
Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 Aura used with 27K. I usually lean towards Toyota and Honda. I thought I would give America another try in quality since my last American vehicle was a '92 GMC Sonoma pick-up and was a lemon. The car now has 42K and have not had one problem (knock on wood). I was very amazed with the ride, handling, and gas mileage. I am sorry that Saturn no longer exist because I think they might have had something going for it with the Aura. Oh well maybe my next will be a Malibu.