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Re: Saturn Aura New Owner Reports [seniorsrule]
by carolb925
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Jun 11, 2007 (7:03 am)
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Replying to: seniorsrule (Jun 11, 2007 3:34 am)
I hope nothing goes wrong for you and some of the messages make me think that perhaps this is something that can be fixed and I will get to keep my Aura and enjoy driving it one day soon.
I get a lot of compliments on the appearance of the car. That all stops when we drive it.
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Re: Saturn Aura New Owner Reports [carolb925]
by emanresu2
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Jun 12, 2007 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: carolb925 (Jun 11, 2007 7:03 am)
Its hard to guage the severity of the stumbling issue you are experiencing. If it is enough to visible shake the car and the tach jumps significantly, than there may be something wrong, but if it is an occasional stumble you can feel through the wheel or the floorboards if you pay attention, then you will be told that this is normal. These days practically every car exhibits this stumble at idle - manufacturers program the cars to run as lean as possible without stalling. They do this by continuously leaning the mixture until it starts to stall, then the computer gives it some extra gas and starts the cycle over again. Some manufacturers have longer cycles than others and some, expecially luxury cars mask it better than others, but they all do this. Fixes for this issue would be first to check your gas, is oxygenated or is there ethanol in it? Try buying different or better brand gas from somewhere else for a couple of tanks. This may extend the cycle and reduce occurances of the stumble. If that doesn't work you can ask the service writer at your dealer if they can increase the idle speed. I don't know if how this works on the Aura but is a simple change on some cars. This may cost you a couple of mpgs in city driving but will make the car idle smoothly.
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Re: Saturn Aura New Owner Reports [tracyv]
by sgrmba
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Jun 22, 2007 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: tracyv (Jun 07, 2007 3:07 am)
I experienced that same behavior in a Toyota Avalon - whining or humming when turning the steering wheel. I have bought 13 cars over the years and this behavior has occurred in various makes. My Avalon also had a problem with the engine 'gelling'. If it got too bad, the only solution was to replace the engine. My advice - never assume that Toyota always makes the best quality cars. I have received more recall notices over the years for my foreign cars than my domestic.
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Re: Saturn Aura New Owner Reports
by sake
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Jul 18, 2007 (7:34 am)
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I purchased my Aura XR in October of 2006. It is black onyx with the black leather and chrome interior. It has all the upgrades (not that there were that many) including the billet grill, which brings me to my first question...There is a horrible high pitch whining that comes from the grill when it is windy or at speeds over about 50 mph. The grill was replaced once already (because the dealership thought that their sister dealership might have installed it wrong), but the new one makes just as much noise. Saturn says that they are still going to fix it (I am actually taking it in today), but I wanted to know if anyone else who has this grill has been having the same issue?
Also, I have not had the steering issue that has been mentioned by a few other people, but it does seem to have a rough idle when stopped. My biggest mechanical complaint is that the transmission is very “clunky” – as my husband puts it. I thought that it was just because the car was new and needed to be broken in, but it has 11,000 miles on it now and still does it. I am going to mention it to the dealership today. Any thoughts?
Lastly, I was wondering what kind of MPG people are getting in the XR? I know that it is rated 20/28, but I drive almost all freeway everyday and I am lucky to see 23 mpg.
Thanks!
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Aura XR - Silver Pearl Paint mismatch
by texvette
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Jul 18, 2007 (12:11 pm)
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I purchased a new XR and my wife took delivery. I have noticd the the polycarboniate front and rear caps on the car are nto the same shade of sivler nor do they exhibit the deep pearl look as the sheet metal. I am insisting that they correct this issue, as they are all to be the sme color... this is currentlyint he hands of Saturn factory mgt.
Other than this small anomoly, I am delighted with the car. I do not have enough miles to asses fuel economy.
I will provide more feedback on my paint issue as this progress through Saturn.
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Re: Saturn Aura New Owner Reports [sake]
by phaetondriver
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Jul 18, 2007 (8:18 pm)
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Replying to: sake (Jul 18, 2007 7:34 am)
I have not seen the billet grills in the official options list yet. I have seen two aftermarket companies manufacturing these grills and like the look of 12 bars over the stock chrome and black plastic grill.
Your noise issues makes me wonder if it is a manufacturing problem or a effect of that type grill on this body style.
I would really like to know who the manufacturer of your grill is.
Hope you get the problem solved.
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Re: Saturn Aura New Owner Reports [KarenS]
by auraowner
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Jul 21, 2007 (11:13 am)
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Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 8:03 am)
I took delivery of an XR about a month ago and have put 1100 miles on it. I'm averaging 17.4 MPG. Since 1983 I've owned nothing but Accords. I love this car. Love the power, styling inside and out and the extreme value. Great buying experience. My wife drives a company 2006 Maxima and she prefers the Aura. Have only seen three Auras since I purchased and I live in car mecca Southern California.
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Re: Saturn Aura New Owner Reports [auraowner]
by texvette
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Jul 21, 2007 (5:49 pm)
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Replying to: auraowner (Jul 21, 2007 11:13 am)
Interesting data on the gas mileage..... assuming this is on 10% or less ethanol, I would find 17.4 MPG very unacceptable.... I have only run 2 tanks through mime (XR) so far, and am getting a 23+, on my dialy commute... only about 8 miles of 25 mile commute on freeways... otherwise back roads of New Hampshire.
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Re: Saturn Aura New Owner Reports [texvette]
by auraowner
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Jul 22, 2007 (3:47 pm)
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Replying to: texvette (Jul 21, 2007 5:49 pm)
I would find 17.4 MPG very unacceptable....
I'm not happy about it. I have 26 mile one way commute with approximately 5 miles of stop and go driving on I-15 in Escondido ten times a week. That's what's killing my mileage, not to mention getting a little too frisky with the go pedal to feel the exhilaration of 252 hp under the hood.
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Frisky on the pedal.////
by texvette
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Jul 22, 2007 (5:02 pm)
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Replying to: auraowner (Jul 22, 2007 3:47 pm)
We have similar distances to commute.... but I only have a short distance on I-93 in southern NH.... BUT.... shipping all those horse in a frenzy will create quite an appetite!.... although fun....
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