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#32 of 71 Used XE by randdog1 Aug 02, 2007 (3:08 pm)
I located a used XE w/only 4400 mi on it at an independent lot (used to be a rental) for $16,600. My wife used to drive a '98 SW1 and now has an '04 Vue and the Aura is in a completely different league. Perhaps that is damning with faint praise but there's a feeling of heft in the way it drives and the interior doesn't feel nearly as cheap as Saturns past.
#33 of 71 07 Camry vs 07 Aura XR by stevestr1 Aug 08, 2007 (10:33 am)
I am contemplating which car to lease for 24 months. I have no experience with Saturn cars. I owned an 00 and 04 Camry, LE 4 bangers both of which never had a single problem. I am driving about 20K miles year freeway/city outside sales between covering all S.Cal area. The company is paying for the lease. I see that GM/Saturn has special lease rates but nothing on the Camry. Here's a copy of 24mth lease offer on the Saturn site for the 07 XR:   2007 AURA XR - Lease   $286.00 per month 24 month lease $1,995 due at lease signing for qualified leasees No security deposit required. Tax, title, license and retailer fees are extra. For qualified lessees.   Lease payments based on specially equipped 2007 AURA XR with MSRP of $24,995, a capitalized cost of $23,131 and a residual value of $17,746. 24 monthly payments total $6,864.00. Option to purchase at the lease end for amount to be determined at lease signing. GMAC must approve lease. Take delivery by 09/04/2007. Mileage charge of $.20 per mile over 24,000 miles. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair and excess wear. Payments may be higher in some states. Residency restrictions apply. Not available with other offers.   I can buy miles 0.15 each in advance plus tax. MSRP is most likely going to be closer to 25,995 or so. Not sure what money factor is on this lease offer. Anyone know? I read lots of negative buyers ratings on the 07 Camry (IE engine stutter mainly and other issues) My only worry is the Aura has no cabin filtration and the Camry does. Driving in LA smog everyday is not all that healthy without the cabin filter.   Your comments/suggestions are appreciated!
#34 of 71 Aura XR w/XM and Enhanced Pkg. by noles200 Aug 23, 2007 (6:20 pm)
Looks like I'm into an Aura XR with an MSRP of $25,719 and a sell price of $22,100 with discounts, etc. Excited about the trade price of $13,100 for an Accord EX-L too as it really cuts down on taxes (KBB had it at $12.4 in good condition - which it is). I think it's a good deal.   I looked at the order guides for both the new 2008 Malibu and 2007 Aura and not much differnce. The 'Bu LTZ has leather and a couple more bells and whistles that I didn't feel I needed (and will probably be priced like an Aura XR loaded at about $27 to 28K). The 'Bu 2LT didn't have 18" rims and some other extras that the Aura XR has so I'm diving in. This will be my first GM car (always been a Toyota, Honda, Mazda family) so I hope it goes well.
#35 of 71 question on leasing 2007 Aura XE by lulilu Aug 31, 2007 (8:27 am)
Hi, guys,   I got the offer from a Saturn dealer for leasing a 2007 XE. The car is with preferred package which has power seats, audio controls, and heated outside mirrors. MSRP is $21319. Downpay: $1995 residual: 69% interest rate: 3.5% cash back: $1250 term: 24 month milage: 12k/year the monthly payment ends up to $277.94 (including tax).   They told me the cash back incentive ends today. I am not sure whether it is a fairly good deal. Needs your opinion. Please input. Thanks   By the way, I am in central NJ. Replies to this message: noles200 (Aug 31, 2007 8:11 pm) lulilu (Aug 31, 2007 9:17 pm)
#36 of 71 Re: question on leasing 2007 Aura XE [lulilu] by noles200 Aug 31, 2007 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: lulilu (Aug 31, 2007 8:27 am) What dealer in central Jersey? I just bought in NJ too. If you want to contact me get me post your email address. Don't believe for a minute Saturn won't deal. I don't know how they are coming up with that payment based on the numbers you have above. I'm getting about $204 (before gap and tax of course but that doesn't equal $73 per month!) Something isn't adding up there. Also, I got $1,500 cash back, not $1,250. That cash back deal ends Sept 4th so you have until Monday. Of course, they'll end up with another deal in September (they still need to get rid of the '07's so you may get $2K in Sept. Saturn also needs to sell cars as they are slightly below projected sales for the Aura for the first year.   BTW, why 24 months and not 36? Replies to this message: lulilu (Aug 31, 2007 9:17 pm)
#37 of 71 Re: question on leasing 2007 Aura XE [noles200] by lulilu Aug 31, 2007 (9:17 pm)
Replying to: noles200 (Aug 31, 2007 8:11 pm) noles200, thank you for your response. The dealer is Saturn of Brunswick, a DCH company. The price for 39 months that they offered is 269 (also with 1995 down pay). There is some uncertainty in my life in two years so I want to go with a 24 month term. Could you pls send the dealer and agent information and the numbers you got to me at luyiyaogmail.com? Thanks in advance. By the way, I am in Princeton.
#38 of 71 Positive experience with Saturn of Fairfax by toybenz Oct 01, 2007 (10:12 am)
I just wanted to say that I have had a VERY positive experience with Saturn of Fairfax, VA. Not only do I love my '07 Aura XE (my first domestic vehicle in 20 years), but the entire buying process was a pleasure. No hassle and high trade-in were plusses. I had owned 4 Honda products and 1 Toyota product previously, and was leaning toward a new Accord. However, I was not happy with the sales practices of the Honda dealers I recently visited in Northern VA. Saturn was a pleasant surprise. I do consider myself a foreign-car junkie, but if you are in the market for a mid-size sedan, you owe it to yourself to at least look at the AURA. (BTW, besides Accord 4 and v6, I looked at Fusion v6, G6v6, Malibuv6, Jetta, Camry SE (4 and V6), and Mazda 6 (4 and v6). Replies to this message: chrono (Oct 01, 2007 11:40 am) drwilsc (Oct 01, 2007 4:59 pm)
#39 of 71 Unbelievable sales experience at Saturn of South County in STL by chrono Oct 01, 2007 (11:40 am)
Replying to: toybenz (Oct 01, 2007 10:12 am) I also wanted to express my very positive sales experience with Saturn of South County in Saint Louis. I've owned several Honda's and a bmw in the past and Saturn has been the best buying experience ever. Blaine, my internet salesman was working with me over one month to get me this deal. He was no pressure yet responded to all of my questions promptly. He informed me on the current incentives and gave me a heads up to the extra 1k cash back that started a week ago. I could not trade my car in since the prices were too low so he helped me sell my car on Craigslist giving me tips to attract buyers (and it worked). I purchased a brand new 07 Ocean Mist XR for 21K after the 3500 in rebates. I feel like I stole the car at this price. I just want to say Saturn is truly a different car company and they have me for a long while! Replies to this message: drwilsc (Oct 01, 2007 4:59 pm)
#40 of 71 Re: Unbelievable sales experience at Saturn of South County in STL [chrono] by drwilsc Oct 01, 2007 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: chrono (Oct 01, 2007 11:40 am) Too bad about the Cards. Oh well, at least my Tribe is in the playoffs.   The Saturn experience does go beyond buying the car. The service centers at the dealers are just as friendly and customer-oriented. I had positive experiences with my old Saturns in the 90's with Saturn service departments, and that was a major factor in making me choose Saturn again.
#41 of 71 Bad experience in Savannah/Great in Jacksonville by steelerman Oct 14, 2007 (11:06 am)
07 Aura XR:   MSRP: $27,208.00 Price Paid: $22,886.65 (Received GM Employee price minus $2,000 GM Discount)plus TTL   Experience: Went to local Savannah dealer where I received a test drive. The salesman was great and when I asked them to run the numbers, they wanted me to buy various dealer add-ons like door guards, upholstery protection and paint protection that ran the price up over $1,000 above MSPR. The sales manager was very rude when I indicated that I did not want the add-ons. She said that Saturn was "no haggle" and that she could charge for the add-ons if she wanted and she would not consider the fact that I did not want these things. I told her that I would find a dealer that would not force their customers to buy add-ons. She told me that I would not find another dealer willing to do that within 200 miles. So the next day I drove to Jacksonville, Fl (130 miles) and drove home with a new Aura. The dealer offered many of the same add-ons, but I did not pay for anything that I did not want. Thank you to Orange Park Saturn in Jacksonville Fl! Shame on Saturn Savannah! Replies to this message: drwilsc (Oct 14, 2007 11:52 am) tedebear (Oct 16, 2007 1:03 am) steelerman (Oct 16, 2007 7:05 am)

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