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Coast in in N is ok for most automatics, depends on how the engine/tranny behave, my Impala when in OD coast the same as N, if engine braking is needed I have to go to D or lower. Previous 03 Malibu was the same.
Stratus and Altima don't coast in OD, they engine brake, I use N coast every time I drive them.
If your engine rpms drops to near idle speed when you release the gas then you probably don't need to N coast, if it doesn't you are engine braking.
Engine off coasting with a Auto is generally a no no, except for a few cars that have the lube pump driven from the output shaft instead of the engine. Pretty sure Saturns and the other similar GMs that are OK to be flat towed can be (I wouldn't but I'm lazy that way).
If your car doesn't go from D to N without any fuss I wouldn't do it, all of mine do smoothly.
Last caution, be careful with cruise control, all mine turn it off, my Mom's 02 Silverado doesn't, it hit the rev limiter faster than I could tap the brakes.
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