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Saturn Aura

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:54 am
by ColonelPanic
I guess they're available now, saw one out and about yesterday. http://www.saturn.com/saturn/v...y.jspI thought it was OK except for the tails, I think they cheapen the look of the rear end quite a bit. From what I see, they've reduced the size of the fender flares, thank god - those (I've always thought) should be on trucks and nothing else. (my photo of Aura concept at 2005 NY auto show.) The interior looks really good, except I just wish that they had brighter colors. If you don't want to feel like you're sitting in a cave, your only option to brighten things up is to get the optional turd brown leather, uh, no thanks. I recently read an old issue of AutoWeek (from Aug. I think) about this car... Sounded like it was a really good car... And it seems GM tried to get everything right the first time with this one. Something you've gotta do when you're up against the Camcords. Looks worlds away from the G6 and Malibu (this one shares the platform of the longer wheelbase Malibu Maxx.) GM's done well for keeping the three (similar) cars entirely different,. Not too shabby for some Saturn.

Re: Saturn Aura (ColonelPanic)

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:09 pm
by CAN-AWD-VIBE
im not a fan but thats mewhats with that rooflooks like a rock could cost a pretty penny

Re: Saturn Aura (CAN-AWD-VIBE)

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:13 pm
by ColonelPanic
Yeah, after the leaks, rattles, broken shades/etc. with the standard ol' moonroof I had in the Vibe, I don't even want to think what would happen with my crappy luck combined with this super complex panoramic roof. I will only own cars that have a solid piece of metal over my noggin from here on out. lol!

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:19 pm
by ragingfish
Actually, the G6 uses the Maxx platform as well.Speaking of AutoWeek, I saw this in one of my more current issues:

Re: Saturn Aura (ColonelPanic)

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:47 pm
by NUBlackshirts
Actually, that's one of the vehicles we are considering as a replacement for my Wife's car. Been getting very good reviews from the automotive press. Of course, almost anything will be better than her current 1995 Sunfire.

Re: Saturn Aura (NUBlackshirts)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:03 am
by CAN-AWD-VIBE
Quote, originally posted by NUBlackshirts »Of course, almost anything will be better than her current 1995 Sunfire.agreedwhats the recall count on that car now?I think we were at 6 or 7 3 years ago.

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:14 pm
by chizel08
this is one of the strong selling points of the Saturn Aura, and its reasonable price. from its front fascia to the Saturn fenders, the body panels and the rear bumper, the Aura sports European styling which earned it the praise of being "the best Saturn yet."

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:16 pm
by kmvibe
It won North American car of the year. I test drove one and I was VERY impressed. I would consider buying one in a heartbeat.Kenny

Re: (kmvibe)

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:38 pm
by drunkenmaxx
hey, it's based on a great platform!

Re: (drunkenmaxx)

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:55 pm
by Whelan
Am I just seeing a trend or are a lot of people bringing back old threads.

Re: Saturn Aura (ColonelPanic)

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:12 am
by Pyro-Andrew
i think they are sexy cars! and everybody is giving them rave reviews! the inside looks sweeet too! if i didnt have my torrent, i wood definetly buy that or a new lexus;) they are sexy! haha

Re: (chizel08)

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:20 am
by ColonelPanic
Why do we need a link to buy saturn fenders?