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2008 Saturn Aura consumer reviews

$20,045 starting MSRP
side view of 2008 Aura Saturn
(53 reviews)
79% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.2
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Previously one owner car

Very nice vehicle. Minor repairs (as recommended by my mechanic) needed to make the car fully functional again (sway bar and turn signal lever) but a lot less than one would expect from a used car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Good gas mileage for v6

It is roomy, trunk is huge, sunroof is awesome, heated leather seats are nice in the winter. Can get 34 mpg but average with city driving is 28 which is good for the size and engine. Dash is back in front of the driver unlike other Saturns.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable vehicle

It?s does the job I have gotten a lot out of it for price that I spent, but still doing strong would definitely recommend Thanks Saturn

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Easy to drive and ageless style

We have owned the car for almost 9 years purchasing when it was about 18 mos. old. w/ 23,000 miles. We used an extended warranty and never had any extensive expenses until year 8 when the air conditioning tube clogged and the back floor had water collecting. and another knocking sound I don't remember. (estimated costs not counting tires $1400) We have had to replace our tires more frequently that normal and aren't sure if that's a Saturn problem or our problem. Our car has 131,000 miles on it. Almost all city driving. Presently dealing with a bearing problem...would be approx $800. The air conditioning responds quickly, the back seat room really depends on the size of the driver. Our leather seats are still in good condition in Florida where they are in the sun at least part of every day.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Top value for the monies that I put into it!

This is a comfy car! It still has plenty of get up and go after 10 years. I haven't had to put much into it to maintain it over the years and it has given me a great return on my investment! I am still getting over 20 miles per gallon in the city and much more on the road...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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So many problems

I've owned this car for over two years. It keeps developing new, bizarre issues I've never seen or heard of before. I've taken it in to mechanics, and even dealerships, but they are never able to fix or even find the issue. The whole thing is a useless piece of junk. All instruments will randomly lose and regain power. Multiple dalerships are somehow incapable of fixing this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Simple smooth car

Great car! Got the hybrid version that gets 30 mpg combined. Very smooth on the road and roomy. The hybrid isn't fast, but has some spunk. My kids love it too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury Car at a small price

After driving a few foreign cars I wanted to support American car makers and drove the Saturn Aura and it was one of the roomiest cars and the ride was excellent.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My current car

I lovvvvvvvve this car !!! I?ve had it since February and haven?t had any problems at all absolutely love it. I?ll definitely recommend this car !!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I owned from new till 16000 miles

Great car very few problems ,great owning .I feel I could have driven it for years geat handling also comfortablt also looking great should not have stopped making.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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