Saturns in the Aisle
Dec 13, 2007, 12:30 pm
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Saturns in the Aisle
Lots of Saturn Vues (sort of compact SUV) in ES at Detroit DTW today. I saw lots of Saturns Auras in the EA in Orlando a few weeks ago. It looks like Saturn is replacing Buick (and supplementing Pontiac) as a GM Rental Brand.
Today I got a very well equipped Vue XR: 24V V-6, leather, auto climate, AWD.
Today I got a very well equipped Vue XR: 24V V-6, leather, auto climate, AWD.
Dec 13, 2007, 2:17 pm
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I picked up a Saturn VUE at MCI after trading in a disabled Toyota Highlander. I really like the new Saturns, and the new VUE is no comparison to the old model. I've yet to see an Aura, but I helped a friend buy one a few months ago and was really impressed with the quality and options (and the low price for both). I'm hoping to see the Astra on an aisle some day to see how it compares to the European version.
Dec 17, 2007, 11:43 am
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Cars with AUX input
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Dec 17, 2007, 4:32 pm
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Saturn's image was really trashed by the god-awful compact Ion. The Astra is coming to replace it. The Aura is a midsize sedan (close in dimension and execution to the new Malibu). I haven't seen any Outlooks, a 7-passenger crossover; nor any Sky roadsters, cousin to Pontiac Solstice.
Dec 18, 2007, 8:55 am
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The astra is a great car. Owned a 3dr version 2ltr SRI in the uk and it was a hoot to drive. I hope the NA version is as good
The aura is a Vauxhall vectra in disguise! And I agree with Jeremy Clarkson on it!
The aura is a Vauxhall vectra in disguise! And I agree with Jeremy Clarkson on it!