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There are some nice deals on the Aura now, $1750 cash back in my area.
Test drove the XR today (black, with Morroccan brown interior). Very, very classy....Great space too (I'm 6-6 and had no problems..)...
What are the chances that most of that increase is in the EMC and that the Cadillac EMC would be "Plug-n-Play" with the Saturn Aura??????
The Aura Red Line with 300 H-P and a six speed would sell like hotcakes at IHOP down here if they can keep the price under $30K.
What I want to know is how much of the H-P increase is from the EMC and how much from other (physical) changes to the current 3.6 VVT twin cam engine?
*** Can anyone tell me if SATURN discounts off LIST PRICE or wont they ????? Cant seem to find out ??
Also.....do you think i will like the Aura...seems to be a nice car for the $$ ...hope gas mileage is not too bad ??
Hard to find the " Real LEASE Rebates avail too " ??
anyone have info avail ?? THANKS LOADS !!!
for Central New Jersey
NEW JERSEY LEASES ON AURA XR LOADED !!
LIST PRICE $ 27120.00 INV PRICE $ 25,368.00
over $1700 profit.....any idea what discount you can get ??
PLEASE HELP ME ASAP !!!!! thanks
http://www.saturn.com/saturn/FindOfferController.dyn?intro=y
this link should take you to the page requesting your zip code.
I have a cad Sedan De Ville and just bought an Aura XR.
I am relegating the Cady to short trips to the store and home depot runs, like a truck...
The XR is the most comfortable, fun to drive car I have had in over 25 years.
Go to the new owner report form for more info.
you are not sure if rebates are good for leasing or only cash deals or financing....
Did you BUY or LEASE your AURA ???? so you do like it ?
you get the XR ??
what state you from ? thanks for reply !!! and help
I LOVE THE CAR.
Read my other reports such as
phaetondriver, "Saturn Aura" #1250, 7 Apr 2007 12:26 pm
and phaetondriver, "Saturn Aura New Owner Reports" #11, 17 Mar 2007 6:54 pm
There are also reports from other new owners. I have been reading this, Aura forum and the Chevrolet Malibu/Impala forums. I think the owners here seem the most satisfied. I see some complaints on the chevy forum.
Now I wish I could get a job selling them :shades:
i cant get a straight answer from them....I tried 2 dealers and get them same , im not really sure what the rebate $ is....
I HATE SHOPPING for CARS !!! Did you get a discount on yours ???
LEASE OR BUY YOURS ?
I bought it not leased, I wouldn't lease a car.
Saturn doesn't generally discount their cars, but they do offer rebates. Right now it is about 1750 on the west coast.
I think, when you compare the price of the Aura XR with other cars in the same class, it is a fair bargain, if you can get $1750 off, IMHO, it's a great buy.
So Check the Saturn web site for the rebate in your area.
Go drive an XR.
Find a color and interior combo you like.
Then your decision will have been made
How about the 275 H-P Outlooks EMC? Might that work in the Aura?
I think the car has plenty of power, except for an old hot rodder like me. Always looking for a little extra. As I have always said, "There is no such thing as too much horsepower" :shades:
Wondering HOW the car handles in the SNOW ????
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i am planning on leasing a new XR by the month end and was
wondering how they handle in the SNOW and ICE ?
thanks for any Help !!!! NJ here :confuse:
My main criticism of GM cars have been lack of style, cheap interiors and uninspired driving. The Aura has proven to me that GM finally gets it.
I own an Accord and would seriously look at the Aura as a replacement.
Bravo GM!
Wondering how the car drives and handles on SNOW ???? I am getting out of a 2004 Caddy which is very good in snow due to its FWD and Weight....I know the AURA had FWD but wondering if ANYONE has the car and has driven it in the SNOW and how it performs ???????????????????????
PLEASE REPLY WITH ANY INFO TO HELP ME... thanks
NEW JERSEY ....
Do you own one of these ??? I am picking mine up this Friday. A 2007 Aura XR Loaded with every option....Cant wait and sure hope the GAS mileage isnt bad.. My Caddy actually is great especially on Highways, and I only used reg gas in it too, even with big V8 engine
Wont miss the $670 mo lease pmt compared to $325 on the Aura though !!!!!!! BIG BIG diff....
As for driving in the cold white slippery stuff, the traction control should be a big help, unless you get stuck and can't move.
Hope I am not sorry... 1 st time i am NOT in a Caddy
and its a big difference. But hope i will be happy with it.
Actually cant wait to get it Friday ...
i will keep you posted....just remind me after the weekend of me driving it
I have a Caddy too, it's a few years old, and is now relegated to short trips to the grocery store and Lowes. It is now my truck.
I have zero regrets at this time, I have had my XR for a month now. Well one regret, I don't drive it as much as I want to. I have to make excuses to take it out of the garage and go some place. Going is so much fun again.
I'll check in with you next week
You might want to post your reply/report on the Saturn Aura New Owners Report forum at http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f11c540/15
I hoe your first impression is as good as mine was.
Car is AWSOME !!!!!!!! Fantastic Car so far..
After working for BMW for over 15 yrs in mgmt.. This is a very surprising Vehicle ...Tight handeling with the 18" wheels and car rides great..I got it with every option avail. Only few things I will miss are the Heated St wheel in the winter and Air Cooled seats in Summer, other than that i love it.. Gas mileage so far is Fair !! not much more than i was getting with my Caddy. However, $355 less a month in lease pmts !!! Well worth the same gas mileage
Car gets a 9+ so far..... Very european Ride
Tight handeling and really great looks
I just leased a New Aura XR LOADED With every option List was $27,319 and after shopping and busting them i was able to get $1000 off + all the rebates on a brand NEW one with 3 miles on it... I only paid about $25,500 for a loaded XR not a XE that has no liles on it and NO one drove it... Thats NOT a deal for YOU !!!
That car should have a $2000 min + rebate deal easy
So 7K miles on an XE, should have a price close to $19K. IMHO
Loren
turned in a 2004 Caddy Deville and to be honest , as of now, I LOVE the Aura XR !!!!!!!!!! especially the alomst $400 lower lease payment !!
The car is fantastic.....lots of power in the XR , nice 18" wheels and it handles Great !!!! IT has a very european ride and handels like a european car...very tight and not all over the road...Actually at 75 mph....the car had a better and smoother ride than my Caddy !!
but.....Go for the XR, its a awsome car !!!! So far
( hope it stays that way )
So has anyone had any bad experiences? Know any reason I shouldn't watch for a really great financing deal and get one? Anybody want to play devil's advocate here? I said I'd never get a first year car, but wow. Somebody tell me why I shouldn't.......
Thanks
Karen
Buy it, you will love it.
Wrong
Other than the engine/trans and wheels what else is different? Some equipment is standard on the XR that is available on the XE(about $2000 worth) but that is why there is a $4000 delta. You are paying $2000 for the DOHC, 6 speed and wheels.
Seems like the XE is a pretty nicely priced package.
There is also about $1600 of Rims on the car...+ the 18" tires alone.. probably about $1800 easy for tires and rims alone !!!!
And the addtl Horsepower !!!
The 18" rims and tires and the 6 speed make the difference for the MONEY !!! If you are not into that than go for the XE.....BUT the XR is well worth the Money !!
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No comparison the way a 4 speed trans and 6 speed tran shifts gears....much softer gear change with 6 speed .
" I have the opportunity to obtain a Saturn salesperson driven Aura demo, which I've been told, has 6K miles on it. This puppy is loaded (conv. pkg, pref. pkg, enh. conv. pkg, 17" twin spoke alloys, sunroof, and leather). MSRP is $24,195.00. Color is Midnight Blue (which I've seen, and is quite nice). The salesperson indicated there would most likely be a discount - but she "guessed" only $500-800 off. To me, that's not much of a discount being it's a demo. I'd like some serious replies if you think this is worth persuing. I'm going to find out what the in-service date was. Does anyone think this is "typical" mileage for an '07? Also, searching for a (new) Berry Red, as that is my 1st color choice. I test drove an XE on 5/11. The drive was short, and I couldn't really do much, but I did like it overall. Should I stay or should I go? "
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When my friend [1487] stepped in to tell me what I was saying and then some. Now, what you said before makes sense, in that the price for this used car is too much.
As for the XE vs. XR, they do drive different. Perhaps not day and night, but for $24K XE vs. $24K base XR, I would say the bargain goes to the XR indeed. With discounts, the XR should be around $22,500, which is about what I would say is fair. Others may disagree, as it is IMHO. You can dress a base anything up to the top of the pricing list, but the return on investment gets slimmer than moving up a grade. The XR is clearly up a grade. The four speed is going to be discontinued, I think. If you are talking smooth ride and not considering performance, the hybrid has the gas mileage for $22K.
Once the NEW Malibu is introduced, the Aura is going to have some stiff competition from it brother car. May actually be the better looking car. Should they price the Malibu 3.6 V6 below the Aura 3.6 V6 XR, then look out for falling prices on Auras. The XE is not a bad car for under $20K. If you got one with say one set of options, like the adjustable pedals or whatever, and then got say $1,500 off, the price should be around $19K to $19.5K. It is going to get to the point of some price crowding here with the four cylinder Malibu, then the hybrid Aura, then the XE, followed by the XR. Now if it is price be damned and value who cares, the leather, and moon roof, loaded XE sounds great for some. But a used one should not be over $18K -- $19K is a stretch. I would not like the see this gal get overly enthused by a car, only to be had on the price.
As for driving dynamics, they seem like two different cars. Well, at least considering not too much of a price difference. Just go drive the two. The XE may be, as you say, good for the money. Once you drive the XR, you may want to see if you can get the price on down on the real performer. GM is going to suggest that dealerships have a Camry at the dealership to compare the NEW Malibu with. I say, why not. And why not drive the Camry, Accord, and Altima too. Compare the XE to the 4 bangers from Japan, and the XR with the V6 competition and see what ya think.
Loren
Would you rather drive a first year car, or one that has had some time for the Manufacturer to sort things out?
Loren
especially with GAS prices......i actually wish my XR had the engine HP of the XE so it would burn LASS gas..who needs these BIG Horsepower engines...where you going with traffic lights every 500 yds ??? Makes no sence to me...
252 HP is plenty !!!!!!!!!!! especialy with the cars weight. We need to STOP these Gas GUZZLER engines !!! NO NEED !!! Where you going to use it....?