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"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
06/08/2014 at 14:34 • Filed to: None

It appears as if someone configured a Saturn Aura just as I would, drove it for 58,000 miles, then took it to CarMax for them to sell it to me for $14k.

Carmax Link

DISCUSSION (30)

dogisbadob > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 14:37

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > dogisbadob
06/08/2014 at 14:38

How so?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 14:51

Do it! Clay has aptly described the interior. And it's not a bad looking car.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
06/08/2014 at 14:53

Peer pressure!

I'd have to hope it sticks around until July, because that's when my parents are going to start looking for a new car for me.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 14:55

They might even drop the price by then!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
06/08/2014 at 14:57

I highly doubt Saturns are really flying off their lots anyway.

Why buy a Saturn when you could get a Malibu who's brand is still around for the same price. #peoplelogic

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 15:01

Great negotiating point though, and arguably the Saturn is better looking.

Svend > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 15:05

What are you going to do with her? Opel-ise her?

Kinja'd!!!

Debadge her?

Kinja'd!!!

Most people I know with Vauxhall Vectra C (Saturn Aura) tend to modify them slightly in some visual way.

dogisbadob > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 15:06

14k for a 7-yo Saturn? Only a low-mileage Sky is worth that. Edmunds says 10k. KBB says 11k.

Carmax is known for being high. It's only worth it for Range Rovers :p

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
06/08/2014 at 15:07

Sadly, Carmax is no haggle, which mean no negotiation.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Svend
06/08/2014 at 15:08

I'd probably keep it stock. I like how the Aura looks.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 15:13

lame, I guess?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > dogisbadob
06/08/2014 at 15:13

Worth it to me. Just the standard Carmax markup.

I'm getting tired of the whole "it's a Saturn" thing. These aren't the S-line of cars from the 90s. They were quality products, better than what most other GM companies were putting out.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
06/08/2014 at 15:15

Eh, they'd probably only knock a grand or two off the price anyway. 14k doesn't sound too bad.

Roberto G. > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 15:26

It has (almost) the same radio of my Euro Aveo...

Kinja'd!!!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Roberto G.
06/08/2014 at 15:31

GM used that damn radio in everything for a long time.

See 09 Silverado

Kinja'd!!!

2008 G6

Kinja'd!!!

2010 Acadia

Kinja'd!!!

Just a standard-issue delco unit most likely.

mazda616 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 15:37

I have always liked the Aura. The only thing against them in my book is the front bumper has to come off in order to change a headlight bulb.

dogisbadob > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 15:39

Yeah, but that still doesn't give it the resale value of a Honda. They were quality products, but that doesn't give it a high used-car value. Even though "it's a Saturn" may not apply to the quality of the Aura, it *does* apply to the price. Especially for a defunct brand.

The S-series is awesome. You could even get a RHD wagon! Look like the cool JDM kidz yo, but a sunroof would've been nice (it was never available on any SW1 or SW2). And of course, the Ion coupe puts the CLA, CLS, CC, 4- and 6-series to shame, telling them what a REAL 4-door coupe is! In fact, Mercedes was very inspired by Saturn in developing the CLS.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mazda616
06/08/2014 at 15:43

Oh yeah, I forgot about that.

I have a strange feeling that's how the Vue's headlight bulbs have to be changed too. I am not looking forward to that.

M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 16:26

but...but...you could have a bitchin' e36 M3 for that price

Though honestly, the Aura is definitely a smarter choice

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford
06/08/2014 at 16:52

And it's probably a lot cheaper to insure.

And won't cost an arm and leg in upkeep.

I'll pick up an E36 M3 eventually. It's my favorite M-car.

Klaus Schmoll > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 17:00

It's basically a last gen Opel Vectra, given that the new Vectra is a Buick now, this is a Buick for Saturn money, right???

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Klaus Schmoll
06/08/2014 at 17:17

YES

M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 17:54

You sir, are far more rational than me.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 17:57

Hate to break it to you, but it just sold.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
06/08/2014 at 18:44

Are you shitting me.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 18:57

Click the link.

Dsscats > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 20:06

Actually, chances are an E36 would be much cheaper to insure. Even though it is classified as a sports car, the new-ness of the Saturn means it will be a lot more. (Source: Geico)

sellphones2493 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/08/2014 at 23:19

I had a bad experience with one of these at 'max, when I worked there.

I sold a Nissan Frontier over the phone to some guy in Missouri who wanted to come and pick it up in Maryland. On the day of the pick-up, I was in a rush and had to find a dealer car to pick him up in that was under $15,000 (Carmax Policy). My requirements were that it must have good A/C, considering it was July (therefore, GM), with leather and other stuff that would make it look like it was more than $15,000.

Anyway, long story short, I picked him up and at a toll booth on the way back from the airport we got rear-ended (by a another car with dealer tags, ironically). Everyone was ok and the car wasn't really all that damaged.

However, Carmax put me on paid leave for a week in order to insure I'm not injured (which I wasn't). Sounds great, but paid leave for someone who works on full-commission is a hassle.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > sellphones2493
06/08/2014 at 23:22

Well, I guess you got a bad aura from an Aura... oh my god.