2008 Saturn Aura - Crappy Car
This car is not a good car at all. I had so much trouble with car I would never recommend this car to anyone.
This car is not a good car at all. I had so much trouble with car I would never recommend this car to anyone.
I had sex with my wife in the car.
I had sex with my wife in the car.
It looks nice
XM satellite radio
Power seats
Aux plug in
It looks nice
XM satellite radio
Power seats
Aux plug in
The car has mechanical problems.
Bad on gas.
Tire pressure system always goes out.
The car has mechanical problems.
Bad on gas.
Tire pressure system always goes out.
2007 Saturn Aura - Great at being mediocre...
I bought this car because I needed one immediately due to my last one breaking down. My first reaction to it was I really enjoyed the fact that for a car it was extremely roomy. I felt like my passengers sitting in the back seat weren't going to be forced to sit right on top of each other and actually had room to relax. I however did not like the extremely light color of the interior and that has proven to be on ongoing issue on how to keep it clean. The outside of the car is nice looking, but I personally feel it's a mix of trying to be hip and new, and also still looking like a "Grandma" car. The car has 90,000 miles on it and seems to becoming down with quite a few electrical problems. Firstly, the main screen on the radio will sometimes just randomly go blank, you can still change ... (more)
I bought this car because I needed one immediately due to my last one breaking down. My first reaction to it was I really enjoyed the fact that for a car it was extremely roomy. I felt like my passengers sitting in the back seat weren't going to be forced to sit right on top of each other and actually had room to relax. I however did not like the extremely light color of the interior and that has proven to be on ongoing issue on how to keep it clean. The outside of the car is nice looking, but I personally feel it's a mix of trying to be hip and new, and also still looking like a "Grandma" car. The car has 90,000 miles on it and seems to becoming down with quite a few electrical problems. Firstly, the main screen on the radio will sometimes just randomly go blank, you can still change stations and turn the volume up and down, but you can't actually see what you are doing. Secondly, the blinkers will now not turn off automatically after you turn. You have to manually flip them back off every time. The door locks on the rear two door have a mind of their own and will lock/ unlock only when they feel like it. I do appreciate the fact that everything in the engine is clearly labeled and the things I've so far needed to check/ change has been very easy to get to. The power steering pump has recently started to make some noise, not entirely sure what is going on there yet, but as we all now. nothing in that area is very cheap to fix, so it is definitely nerve wrecking that it's starting to do that. Tail lights on this car are quite easy to change, but anything in the headlight department has proven to be very difficult to get to. You have to remove a section of the grill and front bumper just to change out a bulb. This vehicle does not like the cold either and likes to throw all kinds of light (tire pressure, check engine, etc.) when it gets below freezing even though nothing is actually wrong with any of it. The wipers have proven to be the most expensive fix so far, I've had to replace the motor twice and both arms. Overall, this car is great at getting you from point A to point B, you can always rely on it to fire up and start, but it is definitely nothing to get overly excited about.
I purchased this car in a hurry one weekend after my other car was completely unusable. A week later I was at the grocery store and parked next to the same exact car (color and everything). It turns out one of my good friend's had just bought it that day, so now we're like twins.
I purchased this car in a hurry one weekend after my other car was completely unusable. A week later I was at the grocery store and parked next to the same exact car (color and everything). It turns out one of my good friend's had just bought it that day, so now we're like twins.
I think one of the best things about this vehicle is the amount of space it has. From the front and rear seating set up, and even the trunk, there is plenty of room for passengers and to store or transport any belongings you have. I also like the dependability of the vehicle. Even though I like to say it "has an attitude of it's own", it still always starts right up and gets me where I need to go. I drove it 1500 miles on a road trip and it never failed me once. I like the interior set up too, there are so many different little storage compartments that the driver can reach and have access... (more)
I think one of the best things about this vehicle is the amount of space it has. From the front and rear seating set up, and even the trunk, there is plenty of room for passengers and to store or transport any belongings you have. I also like the dependability of the vehicle. Even though I like to say it "has an attitude of it's own", it still always starts right up and gets me where I need to go. I drove it 1500 miles on a road trip and it never failed me once. I like the interior set up too, there are so many different little storage compartments that the driver can reach and have access too. I love being able to stay organized.
The top negative things I've noticed so far about this vehicle are the electrical issues (radio, door locks). I've also had more windshield wiper issues with this vehicle then any other car I've owned. I also really do not like the extremely light interior of the car at all.
The top negative things I've noticed so far about this vehicle are the electrical issues (radio, door locks). I've also had more windshield wiper issues with this vehicle then any other car I've owned. I also really do not like the extremely light interior of the car at all.
2008 Saturn Aura - Cheap version of a luxury car .
The Saturn Aura has a very nice build to it. It gave off the "luxury look" with a very affordable price. When it comes to the look, I like more the rear end of the car as opposed to the front end. The interior is well done as well, very comfortable and spacious. I owned a V6, so the power of the engine takes off quickly, handling turns and bumps very well. I had several road trips with it, and it was a smooth ride all the time. It drives very well on highways as well. However, I had issues with the steering wheel. Sometimes it becomes really stiff. After taking it to the mechanic, I found out that there was a problem related to the rack and pinion. It was leaking. But instead of changing the parts that were leaking, we had to take out the whole rack and pinion, which is not the way rac... (more)
The Saturn Aura has a very nice build to it. It gave off the "luxury look" with a very affordable price. When it comes to the look, I like more the rear end of the car as opposed to the front end. The interior is well done as well, very comfortable and spacious. I owned a V6, so the power of the engine takes off quickly, handling turns and bumps very well. I had several road trips with it, and it was a smooth ride all the time. It drives very well on highways as well. However, I had issues with the steering wheel. Sometimes it becomes really stiff. After taking it to the mechanic, I found out that there was a problem related to the rack and pinion. It was leaking. But instead of changing the parts that were leaking, we had to take out the whole rack and pinion, which is not the way rack and pinions are built in other cars. I found out afterwards that many Saturn Auras had the same issues (leaking rack and pinion). Besides that issue with the rack and pinion, I had absolutely nothing to complain about the car. I actually got compliments on the build and comfort .
The smooth ride in general. I had to drive from Kansas City to Atlanta with most of my belongings in the car and was afraid that it wouldn't be comfortable and that I would have issues, but it was a smooth ride.
The smooth ride in general. I had to drive from Kansas City to Atlanta with most of my belongings in the car and was afraid that it wouldn't be comfortable and that I would have issues, but it was a smooth ride.
The way the car was built gave off a luxury car look. (Mine was a silver one , which enhances the beauty of the car) . The fit and finish are very good. The interior styling was very satisfying as well. Very comfortable and easy to maintain.
The way the car was built gave off a luxury car look. (Mine was a silver one , which enhances the beauty of the car) . The fit and finish are very good. The interior styling was very satisfying as well. Very comfortable and easy to maintain.
The rack and pinion issue. Now that I have heard few people had the same issue, I conclude that it`s an issue that GM had when building the car. Emergency brake on the floor. It was quite difficult for friends who borrowed the car to find it. Fuel economy, though I knew that I was getting a 6CL, so I should have expected to spend more gas but that was still one thing I did not like about it. When you have your windows down, you could really hear the engine roaring . That was something that I didn't really like much since I enjoy quiet ride. There is no armrest in the back seat, which mak... (more)
The rack and pinion issue. Now that I have heard few people had the same issue, I conclude that it`s an issue that GM had when building the car. Emergency brake on the floor. It was quite difficult for friends who borrowed the car to find it. Fuel economy, though I knew that I was getting a 6CL, so I should have expected to spend more gas but that was still one thing I did not like about it. When you have your windows down, you could really hear the engine roaring . That was something that I didn't really like much since I enjoy quiet ride. There is no armrest in the back seat, which makes other passengers uncomfortable when doing long trips. Though the build in general is very good, I would change the design of the lights in the front. I did not have lights in the glove box, which makes it hard to access at night if I did not turn on the lights inside of the car. Lastly, the cup holder should be adjustable like in other cars in terms of sizes. I had to use only one cup to fit in there.
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