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kind of car company" .
They have not only lost my future business, but also that of my
children and grandchildren. 3 generations of future customers
who will despise the words "SATURN Automobiles" . I'll make
sure to teach them well. :lemon:
A very appropriate slogan; however what it really means is
" THINK BEFORE YOU BUY A SATURN "
I have owned my 2008 Saturn Aura 4CYL for just over 100 days now and thought I would post a few features the car has that I especially appreciate. Feel free to add to my list things you have noticed.
Computer start: If you bump the key to start the car for 100ms or hold it for 1 minute the car starts and the starter will not grind. If you push the key to start after the engine is running it will not command the starter to engage. No missing teeth from the flywheel, no broken starters, just perfection every time. Wow!
Speed sensitive volume: The radio volume adjusts up and down depending on the speed of the car, I know this feature has been around for a while on GM cars, just the first one I have owned that had it, and I have grown to really appreciate it.
Perfect balance of the rotating masses and balance shafts. I do not pretend to understand how GM accomplished this but there is no vibration in this vehicle. If you drive 60MPH, 70MPH, or well north of the speed limit, this car is silky smooth. No engine vibration, no tire vibration, no wheel vibration, and no steering wheel vibration, unbelievable.
Daytime running lamps and automatic headlights: Come on, what are all the other manufacturers waiting for? NHTSA or Congress to make it law??
Shift interlock: You cannot accidentally shift to reverse while driving. I frequently shift to neutral while coasting and the button interlock on the shifter keeps me from accidentally pushing the shifter too far and hitting reverse. Why did all the transmission shops around here go out of business?
Different EQ programs: Depending on if you are playing a CD with MP3’s or the radio the stereo will store your preferred EQ for each, nice
The Gauge check: I know it has been mentioned on the forums many times but the sweep the gauges do at start up and the way the back lighting softly comes up to level just has that look of luxury.
Quiet: The sound deadening, the double laminated glass, the rigid suspension, and the extra attention to the Noise, Vibration, and Harshness. It all comes together to make this one exceptionally quiet vehicle, and I purchased this car for under $20K??
Speed sensitive wipers: Nice safety feature, well done.
Driver Information center: Ice possible, cruise engaged, oil life remaining, outside temp, tire pressure, etc aren’t software algorithms fantastic? Anybody want to venture a guess at how much money all the Aura owners have saved in unnecessary oil changes to date?
Auxiliary input jack: hours and hours of MP3’s, anyone want to buy a 2 foot by 2 foot case of cassette tapes?
And so many other features that just seem to be table stakes to the mid sized sedan market today. Four wheel disc brakes, 6 Air bags, virtually maintenance free, etc
Nice of you to praise the car so ( ?? ) .
to ignore until the 2010 model year comes on line as the next Gen. Aura. It will be a rebadged Opel Insignia according to Motor Trend Magazine. :sick:
they have done to the current models 07 thru 08/9. Hopefully by
2010 they will have found a better way to secure the rocker panels..........like making them a part of the steel body instead
of a pair of clip-on plastic pieces of junk. :mad:
I personally like the factory grill. What i did was to buy and install 1/4 thick roll of Roll-a-Chrome that i bought at at Auto Zone and cut to length an attach/stick it to all the lower grill bars...looks great !
Along with the double gold pinstripping that i added to the pewter bronze paint. I also added 7 Saturn emblems to the car that I bought on e bay. one on each inside door panel +1 on each side outside behind small side windows plus one next to the shift lever + 2 v-6 emblems to the leading edge of the front fenders. Also had 3 soft arm rest pads made to attach to center and side armrests.........their much softer then original
Even the dealer said it has a great look not at all gaudy and looks like something Saturn should have done
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Thanks.....................the car really does need some
added sparkle bits..............LOL.
Fast forward a year, and my brakes started making horrific noises, so my husband took the brake pads off to inspect them and found that one was cracked and another was crumbling apart. Then I notice that my rear tail lights fogged up under the plastic cover. So again it goes back to the dealership. Those idiots tried to tell my husband nothing was wrong with the brakes (they hadn't even removed them), that they were making noise because they were metallic, so my husband made the guy REMOVE the brake pads and he had to show the mechanic the cracks.
They did replace all the brakes and they are ordering new tail light covers. Apparently Saturn sent out bulletins to the dealerships warning them about the light covers, so that seems to be a common problem.
In 1999 I bought a brand new Chevy Cavalier and have not had this many defects in the entire life of the car - I still have that car. Sure, it's had it's wear and tear problems, but this Saturn is only a year old. It should be performing better than it is.
under door rocker panels. A problen that Saturn refuses to
acknowledge . Check to see if your Rocker panel are attached
properly with no large gaps near the B pillar, which allows water to enter when driving in heavy rain or after going through a car
wash !! ( of course you may have the other problem also.)
The only way to fix it is as you have seen. Every other post I have read says they gutted the interior and pulled the dash.
Sorry.
Those of us that live in the desert could have the same evap/drain problem and never know it,
and so far have not had this problem. Could it be something
related to the model year 08; my car is an XR 2007 ??
Only problem I have encountered in nearly 2 years of ownership
is the rocker panel separation problems.
Or this this some wierd design that will cost me $100/refill blade?
then got into an 09 G8 that is now at the dealership with the engine in pieces
I just got rid of my 07 AURA XE for a 2007 VUE. I hope it lasts me a long, long time. It has 44,000 miles on it; and seems to be in great shape. I made sure I took out the agreement for 48 months bumper to bumper; now I hear Saturn is going out; but someone has to honor the maintenance agreement.
Cars are a royal pain.
Can I simply disconnect it (or disconnect the chime module)?
Frankly, this is ridiculous-if you are too stupid to use your seatbelt, it is your problem.
However, I am concerned that disconnecting the seat sensor might disable the airbag. :confuse:
I occasionally get good results also but generally bad.
Also getting some surging in power. Sudden bursts of speed and then poor power. RPM fluctuating.
Anyone having this problem?? I am getting the run around from the dealer and corporate.
I can't get rid of this garbage. When I called GM to ask about repurchasing the car or giving some kind of renumeration, I was told I should have purchased an extended warranty. So, I infer, and I you should as well: GM builds horrible cars, so you better buy the extended warranty, or else you will need to pay for the repairs and the rental car that your neighbors think you own.
miles on your odometer. I have a 2007 Aura XR and my car is not showing this type of wear as yet . Try protecting those areas with a product such
as Macguires Interior Protectant for all surfaces . It may save you from
further damage.