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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 17-22/26-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.5L V6 224HP
3.6L V6 252HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.7
Exterior: 4.8
Interior: 4.0
Overall: 4.6
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2008 Saturn AURA
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2008 Saturn AURA
1. Classy styling
2. Quiet and smooth ride
3. Powerful engine
4. Comfortable seats
5. Superb handling
Top 5 Cons of 2008 Saturn AURA
1. Cheap plastic interior pieces
2. Memory seats
3. Better automatic transmission
4. Passenger handles
5. Softer leather with better stitching
2008 Saturn AURA Reviews by Consumers
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By GUEST
Submitted 2007-12-30 20:06:28
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
The XE V-6 has plenty of power, and pulls flat and true.
The four speed automatic is almost in perceptible in it's operation.
The entire design is modern, elegant, and I do not think it will age well.
The care handles well without a punishing ride, and it is extremely quiet.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn AURA?
Some of the storage bin cover feel cheap to the touch, and the rubbery stuff on the center arm rest could be a bit better. The arm rests on the doors could use a bit better grade of softer plastic, or some type of cloth.
A five or six speed automatic to bump up MPG, which is only fair.
2008 Saturn AURA Review:
I traded in '05 New Jetta after having a lot of electrical gremlins. The Aura is a whole lot more quiet, and the compromise between handling and ride is much better than in any of the three VW products I have owned. The drive train runs very well, and passing power is always plentiful and instantly accessible. I do think the look of the interior is great, and ergonomically equal or superior to anything else on the market. I test drove a new Accord, and the layout of the Aura is far better, and it looks at least as good if not better. While the Accord also had a few budget crunching issues with the interior the Aura has a few more cheap plastic bits. The base stereo in the car is far better than the Accord stereo, and as good as my up market VW system. However, my only complaint about the drive train is the mediocre MPG. It's not terrible, but I think a two more gears in the transmission would go far to fix this sin. Obviously, the car looks great. I think better than it's sister Malibu, and definitly a step above the new Accord, and Camry. I would suggest it to anyone looking for a nice mid-sized family sedan. Especially, for someone who is not overly concerned about trips to the gas pump.
By Guest 2
Submitted 2011-01-22 18:54:13
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
All of it although I do agree with the comments about the cheap console.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn AURA?
Has anyone heard about a bad engine in this car? It is 3 years old and I haven't had any trouble, but I was told that the engine would go bad at between 100,000 and 149,00 miles as happened to my Intrigue. Can anyone tell me if that is true or false?
2008 Saturn AURA Review:
At 36,000 miles it is still an excellent car.
By Nicholas Del Bone
Submitted 2010-09-26 21:55:19
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
I love my Aura XR 3.6. I love the design of the car and the comfort. I think the car compares to most European cars out there.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn AURA?
I really, really dislike the sliding armrest top on the center console bad design all the way around. Needs a locking mechanism or something slides forward all of the time. At 36000 miles starting to have problems with vibration in the steering. Having trouble getting GM to stand behind this and admit something is wrong. They tell me it is operating normally. They obviously have not driven an Aura XR and are thinking maybe its an Impala or Malibu or something. They vibrate normally. My Aura never did steering was always tight and responsive with no vibration previously.
2008 Saturn AURA Review:
Overall, I love my car and with the extended warranty once I get the steering fixed I will probably keep this car for years.
By Jeanne' Brashear
Submitted 2010-05-10 12:17:28
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
I like everything about it...very classy...!!!!!
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn AURA?
The inside plastic..a lil more durable !!, but not something major for me to dislike.
By J J McKenna
Submitted 2009-05-25 20:58:22
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
GREAT STYLE.
GOOD HANDLING.
IMPRESSIVE ACCELERATION.
MOST OF THE INTERIOR IS WELL DESIGNED.
GAS MILEAGE GOOD IF YOU DRIVE SANELY.
INFO BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL PROVIDES VERY USEFUL INFO.- LIKE HOW TO MAX. MPG.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn AURA?
THE CENTER CONSOLE IS VERY CHINTZY- VERY OUT OF CHARACTER WITH MOST OF THE
INTERIOR.
THE FRONT SEATS ARE TOO SCULPTURED FOR MAX. COMFORT FOR AN ABOVE AVERAGE-SIZED PERSON.
2008 Saturn AURA Review:
GREAT VALUE. I REALLY BELIEVE IT IS A BETTER CAR THAN MY WIFE'S CAMRY.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-03-14 06:02:49
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
so far, everything. I have
the XR.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn AURA?
more flexibility to stering wheel adjustment
2008 Saturn AURA Review:
Beautiful looking car.
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-12-26 17:19:25
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
EVERYTHING!!!!!
2008 Saturn AURA Review:
The perfect mid-sized automobile
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-11-29 20:38:12
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
Best value for the money.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn AURA?
Improve Interior plastic, fix door of dash change bin, improve V6 mileage.
2008 Saturn AURA Review:
Lots of leg room for tall drivers and rear seat passengers. Many nice features are standard. Very peppy V6, but mileage could be better. 3.5L V6 needs a 6 speed transmission. Very nice ride and comfortable interior.
By thetribbles
Submitted 2007-11-17 06:42:46
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
styling, gas milage
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn AURA?
mopre head room,getting in and out of drivers seat. better, quieter front suspension.
2008 Saturn AURA Review:
love the car except for the noisy suspension, sounds like there ids something loose. a rattling sound when on rough roadways.
By TTRUIZ2
Submitted 2007-10-18 13:35:11
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn AURA?
GM HAS FINALLY DONE A CAR RIGHT! MY SATURN IS A GREAT CAR WITH A WONDERFUL RIDE, QUITE, FAST, AND ROOMY. MY FRIENDS LOVE MY CAR, AS DO I. I WOULD RECOMMEND CAR TO OTHERS.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn AURA?
BIGGER TRUNK
2008 Saturn AURA Review:
BEST NEW CAR I HAVE OWNED IN 12 YEARS. EXCELLENT CAR
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