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“I Like My Aura.”

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08/04/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Saturn Aura XR

I really like this car so far. It's getting good mileage -- about 30 mpg, even though it's the s-cyl and I do more local driving than highway driving.

One issue has been trim details... I have had to bring it back to the dealer twice to fix minor aesthetic things (like a cubby hole whose closure assembly broke within the first month I had the car).

Road noise is a bit of an issue, but that's not abnormal for Saturns (from my experience).

Overall, it's peppy, has a lot of giddyup, and is pretty fun to drive.

Pros — Fun, good mpg for a 6-cyl.
Cons — Road noise is more than I'd like.
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“Nice Commuter Car”

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Brian4083 recommends this car
07/10/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Saturn Aura XE

It's really nice for my commuter car.  Plus it was easy to disable the DRLs (I don't know why they insist on those things).

I don't like the fact that it won't let me keep the HVAC on recirc--it ALWAYS defaults back to fresh...aaargh!  Also when you spray the washer fluid the wipers go one too many times...

Pros — 4-cylinder performance, fuel economy, looks pretty nice.
Cons — I hit a pothole the 3rd day I owned it and bent the rim :(  
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“Great Luxury Sedan For Its Money!”

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William1498 recommends this car
06/04/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Saturn Aura XE

Great luxury, passenger car. has all the comfort and perks a passenger needs in this type of car. It's my second car upgrade from my 2005 Saturn Ion 2. If your looking  for a good passenger car for a good price that has high performance this is  the car to get.

Pros — braking, handling, comfort, looks, technology accommodations
Cons — acceleration... expected better from a 2.4L but too heavy of a car... stick with a V6 Aura
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“Decent Upgrade (from My Ion)”

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William1498 recommends this car
06/04/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Saturn Aura XE

Second Saturn! Only because i work at a Saturn dealership (DCH Saturn Of Brunswick) had the ion for 3 years decided to try ann upgrade. I still don't love this car as much as my Ion... should of gotten a V6 aura instead of my V4 but too much money... GREAT CAR FOR ITS PRICE

Pros — brakes, handling, comfort, size, great looking car
Cons — acceleration terrible for a 2.4L but could be cause the car is a lux sedan and it makes it heavy... go with a V6 if u are thinking about this car...
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“Just Another Gm Tub.”

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02/27/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Saturn Aura XE

Frankly, if it wasn't the only car Enterprise had, I'd have asked for anything else on the lot.

Pros — It runs, and gets from A to B.
Cons — It's a GM. Lots of blind spots.
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