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| (as of August 17). Is it possible to remove the rear head restraints? I didn't see anything about this in the owner's manual, and when I tried to remove them completely by holding the little button in, I couldn't remove the rear headrests. I would think since the seatbacks fold down, these could be removed--but maybe I am wrong! Otherwise, first impressions are that the car is very solid, with great steering and flat cornering. Feels Germanic in that respect. Also, the fit an finish is very good--I only found one piece of dash trim misaligned, which hopefully will be easy to fix. I appreciate the illuminated door switches, trip computer, and gas struts for the hood. I wished I'd gotten factory XM and 6-disc, both of which apparently are expensive/impossible to add now. I have the XE, Berry Red w/grey leather. A great-looking car, IMHO. | |
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Replying to: noles200 (Aug 29, 2007 5:05 am)
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Replying to: mtoogs (Aug 31, 2007 5:16 pm)  Appreciate the feedback. On a side note, does anyone have the rubberized center armrest for the XR? It shows scuff marks very easily. Dealer said they'd replace it but I think I'm going to have to get it replaced over and over again. The car has less than 150 miles on it but lots of scuffs on the center armrest. Thanks for all the comments guys. They really pushed me to this car, even though I was holding out for the Malibu (just announced pricing of $26,995 on the LTZ which is in line for a top of the line XR at $27,319).
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Replying to: noles200 (Aug 31, 2007 6:52 pm) I mainly got it over Malibu due to it being more uncommon. The Malibu is likely to be a huge seller but I like it nearly as much, if not slightly more than Aura.
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Replying to: 1487 (Sep 01, 2007 8:10 am) Boy, we sound like the same person. I couldn't agree more. I too like the Malibu look slightly more than the Aura but I don't think they'll deal on the Malibu initially, especially not giving a $2,500 incentive right off the bat. Maybe a year from now but I wanted a new car now, not next year.  As for your other comments. I never really used the map pockets in my other car so it doesn't bother me too much. Trunk opening doesn't bother me either. Ride is the best and the kids love the back seat radio controls and headsets.
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Replying to: noles200 (Aug 31, 2007 6:52 pm) arm rest does scuff easily....try putting some armour all interior low shime on it OR pledge ..might help.... Whats the problem people are having with the Trunk Opening???? I have not had any problem so far !! Just wondering ??? also..........car needs rear AC Vents BAD when Hot also could use nicer interior door panels , other than that i love the car and highway drives like a charm so far GREAT car !!! gas mileage around town NOT too good, highway GREAT |
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Replying to: noles200 (Sep 01, 2007 10:52 am) The trunk opening size isnt the issue, its the fact that it opens about 1" when you hit the button. C&D noted this in their comparison test and GM shuld have fixed it. My parents car has gas struts and it still opens at least 3" or so when you pop open the trunk. I think its a good thing that GM has more than one nice sedan out, its nice to know people actually have trouble deciding which one to get. I suspect Malibu LTZ will be rare but most people will think all Malibus are the same and thus you will have a fairly common car.
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I have had my new Aura XR for a few days now. I absolutely love this car. The styling, handling, and acceleration are all above average for what you would expect in this price range. Also, dealing with friendly Saturn dealer is a definite plus.
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Replying to: drwilsc (Sep 02, 2007 3:44 pm)
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Replying to: 1487 (Sep 02, 2007 4:58 pm)  I'm going in with an open mind after being a long time Toyota and Honda lover myself, unlike Edmunds. I think the Aura went into this with 2 strikes against it already. 1 for being a GM car and the other for being a Saturn.
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