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2009 Saturn Aura - Consumer Opinions

 

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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 42 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
AURA XR-4
Source: Edmunds

...Purchased a Saturn Aura XR-4 after coming off a Lincoln Zephyr lease.
I was looking for better mileage without sacrificing comfort.
So far I am happy with the Auras performance. Ok its not a Lincoln, but the drive is comfortable and the 2.4 four cylinder gives me enough power and speed thanks to the 6 speed tranny.
The interior is a little cheap and I agree the buttons on the steering wheels are small but I new this going in.
This car has just about everything, bluetooth, moon, remote start, leather, Onstar, XM.
It actually has more feature than my Zepher had. The...

#2
I Am Very Happy With It
Source: CarGurus

...I like the On Star, and the button that gives temp, fuel until empty, avg mpg, tire pressure on all tires, oil life.
the XM radio is nice and the turn by turn direction feature.
Nice ride and gas mileage. A little hard to get out of car, because it sits low.
Nice exceleration with the 6 speed transmission. great passing speed. I got a white color which I think makes it look sharp...

#3
Love me a Saturn and the gas mileage
Source: Cars.com

..."The Saturn Aura is a very gas sufficient vehicle. I love the look and the interior.
I seen one on the internet and fell in love with it so needless to say, I had to go purchase it. I have no regrets with the purchase that I made. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone."...

#4
Very Nice Car
Source: Edmunds

...Good features and ride, excellent build quality. It's economical and good on the environment (low emissions). While it is only a 4cyl, it accelerates very well( merging onto the highway). Gas mileage is close to what was advertised and I only have 1000 miles on it so far. Looks much more expensive than it costs. I looked at the Malibu (I like the Aura's looks better),Altima, Jetta, Camry, Sonata (cheap feel) and Fusion (I would also have bought the Fusion if not for the $ GM saved me on a pull ahead program). 0% interest rebates and got 3 yrs maint thrown in too! Often gets mistaken for an...

#5
I just had to buy 1 more Saturn
Source: Cars.com

..."I wasn't in the market to buy a new car, but once Saturn announced that they were officially going out of business, I decided to buy 1 more Saturn before they were gone.
This is my 3rd Saturn over the last 17 years, and without a doubt, the best I've driven.
My first 2 Saturns ended up with over 350,000 miles between them, and I expect this one to go even further! If you can still find one around, this would be a great vehicle to buy."...

#6
I Would Reccomend It
Source: CarGurus

...Not a bad car, This Is My Second car I have owned, It performs very well in all types of weather conditions,
i paid about 18 grand for it, it is somewhat fun to drive, It gets me from point a to point b. I like the way it looks, with the sporty look to it but its not a bad car...

#7
Good Car for the Money
Source: Cars.com

..."Bought the car new in 2008. No major issues. I've had some minor mechanical issues that shouldn't be for a new car.
Great styling and handles the road very well. V-6 has a lot of pep to it.
The gas mileage isn't as good as I'd like, especially with city driving.
Saturn almost had it all together except for the easy stuff: the interior.
Shoddy quality. I have cloth seats and already showing wear. One spot on the drivers seat will be a hole in the near future. Seats are not that comfortable. Great leg and head room though."...

#8
Love My Car
Source: Cars.com

..."I really love this car. I will not lie, when I thought of Saturn, I was unenthusiastic about getting one, But they have a bad rep for no reason
!! It is the first car I have purchased and I could not be happier!
It runs great and has such a sleek look to it. I will say my older parents who have driven my car say that getting into the drivers seat puts a small strain on their backs,
but I have never experienced this issue. The passenger seat has an insane amount of leg room, and the back of the front seats are caved in to give the back seat a lot of leg room as well.
(Noone...

#9
I wish I hadn't purchased this car
Source: Edmunds

...At first I thought perhaps I was being hypersensitive, but the more I drive may Aura (3.6 engine), the more I hate it.
I initially considered taking it in to see if something was wrong with it, but I had a 4cyl loaner for a day and it was even worse.
I looked on the blog to see what others thought and the very first review I read summed it up - the transmission "hunts" and it is "jerky".
It is so jerky that it feels like you are driving a stick shift, but you have not control over it.
I am so upset about spending big bucks on something that makes me nauseous to drive - I...

#10
Buying Another One
Source: Edmunds

...I have owned so many cars that I can't even list. I must admit that when you look at the complete package of price, performance, features, mileage, looks and comfort that you can't beat the Aura.
Get an XR 4cyl under $20k and you will be extremely happy.
I constantly get 30mpg in combo driving. Don't worry about Saturn going away, all Chevy tech's can work on it and your good for 100k warranty miles.
I put 15k on my first one and am getting ready to buy a 2nd one for the family for $18k.
The person that speaks about the transmission is misinformed.
This is one of the...


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Why should I also consider these?

The Volkswagen Passat is in the same size class as the 2009 Saturn Aura and offers a tightly constructed cabin with a great look and feel.

Head-to-head, the 2009 Aura is decidedly sportier in feel than the Hyundai Sonata or the Toyota Camry, more along the lines of the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Ford Fusion.

While the sophistication of the Hyundai Sonata has improved dramatically, it is not quite the equal of the Aura.

The Toyota Camry is the sales leader in this class.

The latest Camry, introduced in 2007 alongside the Saturn Aura, has its merits, but also its faults.

There are quality issues with this Toyota; to keep costs down, the interior of this generation of Camry exhibits some inexpensive-looking pieces.

 
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