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#1452 of 1463 Re: 3.5 [drwilsc] by oldcem Jun 12, 2008 (8:02 pm)
Replying to: drwilsc (Jun 12, 2008 4:24 pm) When I priced the Auras - the models with the 3.6 would have cost me about $4K more + the hit on fuel economy. For my business driving the 3.5 fills the bill perfectly. I'm well aware of what a more refined, more powerful V6 runs like. My Saturn's stablemate has a 240 HP 3 Liter in it, and, its substantially quicker than the 3.5 Aura is. Downside is - it gets about 26MPG on premium gas.   Regards: OldCEM
#1453 of 1463 by vanman1 Jul 06, 2008 (4:51 pm)
Has anyone out there tried a 2.4L / 6-speed?   Tested an XR last week and I loved it but will gas spiraling, I may go with an 09 XR-4.
#1454 of 1463 Re: Hope this helps people posting BAD reviews [bob919344] by drwilsc Jul 07, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: bob919344 (Apr 21, 2008 6:16 am) This is NOT a BMW or a Lexus or Infiniti or any other premium auto   Because of changing job situation, I actually traded in my 07 Aura XR for a 2008 Infiniti G35X, which I am leasing. I've had the Infiniti for a couple of weeks now. The Infiniti stickered about $10,000 more (37K vs 27K).   The Aura actually does hold its own to the Infiniti in many ways. It has many of the same features (leather power everything, etc.) Some similarities and differences:   The Infiniti's leather feels softer and more luxurious   The Infiniti just feels more substantial and solid, like when you close the door or move around in your seat. These first two differences, I feel, are the meat of what the extra 10 grand buys you. You can simply 'feel' the difference.   Both cars have nice sound systems, but the Bose in the Infiniti sounds a little richer.   Both cars handle well, I'd say about the same.   Both cars feel powerful in normal driving, the G35 feels and is a little quicker when flooring it (306 hp vs 252), 0-60 in about 5.5 sec vs 6.5. The Infiniti's accelerator is more difficult to modulate, difficult to go somewhere in between all and nothing. The Saturn's engine note is actually more refined and quieter than the G35's, especially at full throttle.   The Infiniti's brakes are touchier and more powerful.   I do miss several features of the Saturn not on the Infiniti, such as the OnStar, remote start. I had hooked up a Verizon line to the OnStar and that handsfree phone system was more user-friendly than the Infiniti's blue tooth system.   I recently drove a friend's 97 TransAm. While very powerful, it otherwise felt like a dinosaur compared to the Saturn and Infiniti, with mushy brakes, ponderous handling, unrefined engine noises, and uncomfortable seats.   All-in-all, I think the Saturn is a great car for the money. As you said, it is a 20-something thousand dollar car, not a 30-something thousand. Remember that and you will be very happy with it.
#1455 of 1463 Golf clubs and the Aura trunk by vanman1 Jul 16, 2008 (5:49 pm)
Can anyone comment on the Aura's trunk and how golf clubs fit and which way they fit? I am toying with an Aura XR but I also golf and I want to know how 2 sets of clubs work in the trunk.   Thx Replies to this message: dinof (Jul 17, 2008 3:10 am) 62vetteefp (Jul 17, 2008 5:02 am)
#1456 of 1463 Re: Golf clubs and the Aura trunk [vanman1] by dinof Jul 17, 2008 (3:10 am)
Replying to: vanman1 (Jul 16, 2008 5:49 pm) Lower the rear seat "pass-thru" and it will fit................maybe !
#1457 of 1463 Re: Golf clubs and the Aura trunk [vanman1] by 62vetteefp Jul 17, 2008 (5:02 am)
Replying to: vanman1 (Jul 16, 2008 5:49 pm) I would take your bags to the dealer and try it.
#1458 of 1463 Aura by vanman1 Sep 17, 2008 (6:20 pm)
After much consideration I decided to go with a Chev Malibu over the Aura. The main reason was price. I wanted a 3.6L and the 2LT optioned with the sport package was over $3000 less than an Aura XR after negotiation and all I gave up really was fog lights and climate control.   I really prefer the exterior of the Aura and the Saturn brand has a much more exclusivity to it but in the end, there are too many other things I could do with $3000 and still have fun with my car.   Still look forward to popping in here, after all the Aura and Malibu are very close cousins. Replies to this message: alero02 (Oct 26, 2008 12:40 pm) 62vetteefp (Oct 26, 2008 1:01 pm) alero02 (Oct 26, 2008 2:41 pm)
#1459 of 1463 2009 Saturn Aura - - - A Real Bargain at this time! by alero02 Oct 26, 2008 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: vanman1 (Sep 17, 2008 6:20 pm) We just purchased an '09 Saturn Aura XR-4 and found out some interesting details in the process. We got the XR-4 with the 6 speed automatic transmission which is standard for the best fuel economy. I was just checking the Saturn web site to check out some of the listed features on our car. To my surprise the base price of $23,450 on our car sticker is $1,755 less that the new base price ($25,205) on the Saturn web site for an XR-4. I noticed the comparable Chevy Malibu is also up this year on the Chevy website. But some models currently on lots have lower base prices than on the Chevy or Saturn web sites. GM has done this traditionally on new model year cars delivered to dealers. After a few weeks or up to a month or so, the base price creeps up sometimes. I think this is a marketing thing so that when rebates kick in later in the year, GM is really not taking as big of a hit on prices as it would seem. However, if a person happens to FIND an earlier released car from the beginning of the model year release, it can be a real savings.  Having said all this, there is also a LARGER GMS rebate then the current $1,000 on Auras . If you can qualify for a GMS family/friends purchase, you can qualify for a $3,000 rebate on Saturn Auras. Malibus only have a $1,000 rebate for anyone. The bottom line is we did get the GMS price, with a $3,000 rebate and it was on a car with the LOWER 23,450 base price. Combine that with $1,755 less than the current base price as shown on the Saturn web site and it is some real savings. These saving are good till either Nov. 3 or October 31. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Oct 26, 2008 1:01 pm) alero02 (Oct 26, 2008 2:41 pm)
#1460 of 1463 Re: 2009 Saturn Aura - - - A Real Bargain at this time! [alero02] by 62vetteefp Oct 26, 2008 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: alero02 (Oct 26, 2008 12:40 pm) GM has done this traditionally on new model year cars delivered to dealers. After a few weeks or up to a month or so, the base price creeps up sometimes. I think this is a marketing thing so that when rebates kick in later in the year, GM is really not taking as big of a hit on prices as it would seem.   Actually all car makes increase the prices over the year not just at the beginning of the model year. Makes some sense since cost go up during the year not just once a year. Replies to this message: alero02 (Oct 26, 2008 2:41 pm)
#1461 of 1463 Re: 2009 Saturn Aura - - - A Real Bargain at this time! [62vetteefp] by alero02 Oct 26, 2008 (2:41 pm)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Oct 26, 2008 1:01 pm) "Actually all car makes increase the prices over the year not just at the beginning of the model year. Makes some sense since cost go up during the year not just once a year".      Yes, it is true that most auto makers do this during the year. What I have seen over the years is what amounts to an "introductory price" on first release autos, and in just a few weeks to a month or so a marked increase after rebates start to show up. My vehicle was made in late September and here only a few weeks later the website MSRP is $1,755 higher. What I am saying is that if you find an early release vehicle on a dealers lot, it can be a real savings when the rebates show up versus new arrivals on a dealers lot.

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