Saturn Aura: Is GM back to denial?

well, this is just another reason I stay away from American vehicles...very sad.

— bagwell (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 10:17:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

We're quoting user forums as articles now?

Possibly GM are counting their chickens before hey hatch. Prime example, Wagoner thinks the Volt makes hybrids obsolete (eventhough that's exacty what the Volt is) and he can't even sell the darned things yet due to price. Perhaps when he can guarantee the hydro-grid is clean, he may then have a case.

I really wish they'd rebadge Saturn as Opel, give it some freshness if its an import fighter. The Outlook is so good looking (still hate where the engine is built) but it loses some appeal as a Saturn.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 10:32:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

First time I've ever heard anything but raving reviews about the Aura (except the base model's fuel economy, but that's due to the fact that the base model is a 6 cyl). Besides, I could care less about one pissed off guys when I've heard great things from countless people.

huu76, where is the XR's engine built? I'm reading right now that it is built in Canada. Personally, I'd rather it were built in Michigan but oh well, so long as it's not China.

— neutral (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 11:07:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

It beat the camry in autoweek

— Autoegr525 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 11:12:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I can't wait until the greenline comes out. Great fuel economy, relatively simple hybrid system for under $23,000. They just need to add a GPS Navigation option. Then the car is complete.

— neutral (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 11:13:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Yep, one comment/incident doesn't mean much except to that particular person.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 1/25/2007 11:31:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I still wouldn't hesitate to buy an American car after my experience with a BMW 330Ci. I have an '04 CTS with 80,000 miles and I've had not one minute's trouble with that car. I can't say the same for the BMW, though. Needless to say, it will be replaced with the 2008 CTS.

— keyzi747 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 1:05:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

First year cars are always full of bugs. Wait a month or 2 and there will be a few recalls I bet. Its with ALL cars. Anyways that Aura is a very nice looking car. I hope it does well in the marketplace.

— louisvuittondon (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 1:32:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Between the Aura and the '08 CTS, I cannot choose. Both great cars but the CTS is hands down one of the most gorgeous cars in production (especially for the price, if it is the same price as the current CTS). The Aura on the other hand, is well-priced, well built (regardless of this post), and cheap to maintain. Decisions, decisions.........

— neutral (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 1:55:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Is this the only dirt you could find on GM??? lol. Come on dude. GM most be improving their cars if this is all you can find.

— drew630 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 9:25:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

HAHA Ford Fusion is better and more reliable!! It won the JD power Apeal award! And everyone thought it was 100% Opel

— jt716 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 2:51:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

* Correction and everyone thought that the Aura was a rebadged opel I (L) Opels

— jt716 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 3:07:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

This is a sad lapse in Saturn's perfect customer service.

Saturn is underrated. Their product wasn't good until now, but their service has always been up to Lexus levels of angelic-ness.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 7:53:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Neutral,
I'm assuming the car's final assembly is at Ingersoll, Ontario.

Hate to break the news to you, but the Equinox and Torrent's engines are built in China. I assume the Outlook's is the same one. That's why I wouldn't buy one eventhough it's a really nice crossover.

If its too much for GM to have the engine built here (meaning U.S. or Canada), it's too much to ask me to buy one.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 10:42:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Foxy,
Is there someone trying to impersonate you? I noticed one comment above they added a 1 to the name.

The Fusion's built in Mexico, so no way I'd touch it. On top of that they lifted the design from the last 2 gen Honda Preludes.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 10:45:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

RE: Problem with Aura XR in original article.
Worked with Saturn Customer Support and was provided a resolution that met with my satifaction. Saturn apprarently still continues to promote strong customer support and satisfaction while bringing out new exciting automobiles.

Jim From Holland, MI

— JimHollandMich (View Profile)

Posted on 2/6/2007 10:58:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I think foreign auto companies used to put quality parts on their vehicles because they wanted the consumer to trust them. Once they gained that trust, they started trying to save money. The newer foreign-made cars will not last as long as their older counterparts. The same thing happened with American cars. They don't make 'em like they used to! I bought an '07 Aura and it's a really nice car, but the brakes are definitely a problem. I get the same clunking noise.

— inlikewithcars (View Profile)

Posted on 1/29/2009 9:36:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1