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2009 Saturn Astra - Consumer Opinions Page 2

 

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#11
Will GM get the Astra message?
Source: Edmunds

...The Astra is the second best selling car in Europe.
Owner reviews on Edmunds and Yahoo are 95% favorable and gushing with favorable comments on this little gem.
Yet, GM and Saturn hardly advertise it. Makes you wonder why our USA-based automotive companies have a problem selling cars.
This car will blow Corolla, Civic and other imports out of the market if GM handles it right.
Tweak it to get better mileage (28/36), add some engine options, add overdrive, add a auxiliary audio input port, etc.
and it will sell (Build it and they will come....remember that GM?). I am...

#12
Astra
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Is a good little car. Adding little things like tinted windows and nice rims go a long way. Cons: nothing to complain about Overall: car. good...

#13
The hidden gem
Source: Edmunds

...I have had the Astra of well over a year now and the longer I have driven it the more I love it.
This car exudes quality from bumper to bumper. The handling is extraordinary and the fit and finish is superb.
Every interior component is quilt with quality. This car drives like a proper German car should.
I have driven the comparable Toyota and Mazda offering that sell well int his class and the Astra absolutely blows them away.
This excellent vehicle will become a collectible when the public gets word of great it is and how it was only available in one vintage...

#14
My First Car
Source: Edmunds

...My Saturn Astra is my first car and I'm extremely happy with it.
I like the European look and that the 3 door model isn't as popular as other cars in its class yet.
I got an amazing deal on it because the dealership was cleaning out all the '08's.
I saved about $7000 and got my windows tinted for half price. Other cars I was considering were Pontiac G5, Mazda 3, Honda Civic, Hyundai Accent and Ford Focus...

#15
Great Car!
Source: Edmunds

...I bought this in April 2008 to replace my 1998 SW2 which had 120K+ (I gave the old one to a friend, still running strong
!). My Astra is a delight - still wish it had a center armrest.
My MPG has improved to well over 32 MPG hwy. I LOVE my Astra, and wish I had a chance to drive it more (but, since I only live a mile from work, I'm not complaining).
Have made a couple of trips from NW Chgo suburbs to a friend in rural Winamac IN, and the Astra is a champ. I NEVER get tired of driving it! Oh, and did I mention: I *love* my Astra!! Rock On!...

#16
An Opel Gem Penske Should Keep!
Source: Edmunds

...I grew up with Opels, and I have owned a Cadillac Catera (nee Opel Omega).
My Saturn (nee Opel) Astra XR 5 door is unique, understated and an awesome "German hot hatch".
From the wonderful smell of the cloth interior, to the way the CDC40 Opera audio and board computer work, to the sound of the turn signals - this is pure Opel.
I have the sport handling package with 18" wheels, and the handling is Mini Cooper-like with incredible poise at 80 mph on the highway.
The Astra is no fireball, but I like the balance between excellent shift quality of the 4 speed automatic, fuel...

#17
Great Value - Heated Leather Seats!!!
Source: Edmunds

...As an engineer, I travel for my work, and I have been in many rental cars.
The Astra is a notch above. A great value, quality build, fun driver, and attracts lots of inquiries.
Given my wife has a SUV, I sold my 1/2 ton 4X4 pick-up (15 MPG), purchased the Astra (great mileage) and a trailer for hauling.
When gas is $4.00 a gallon - I'll be ready this time.
The Saturn dealer was great to work with. And the heated leather seats are great
!!. I have been to Germany and they know smaller, fuel efficient, and fun to drive cars. Recommend you get one before GM does something...

#18
Wonderful Commuter
Source: MSN Autos

...This euro-based car eliminated the normal American based accoutrements such as mouse-fur door and roof panel covers, soft plastics and vinyl, etc. Nice leather and whatever matching vinyl look and feel great. No problems in the first 5,000 miles. Cons: I miss the electro-chromatic day/night rearview mirror from GM, not available in this car. My opinion this works better as a 3 door vs. 5 door, meaning great commuter car, unless everyone is under 6ft tall. As most cars this car could use 20 more HP but not for the sacrifice of fuel economy, great handling and braking. I would like more engine...

#19
A European sports compact on a Saturn budget
Source: MSN Autos

...(On the automatic models.) A great deal of a car. Ours stickered for about $21,000, but with discounts we paid around $15,000. Cons: Could use a larger fuel tank. Though our Astra is averaging 28-32 mpg, the range on a full tank of gas is only about 350 miles or so. My wife and I are coffee drinkers, so the single beverage holder up front is not enough. We are improvising by using the 2 pop out beverage holders in the back. Overall: Iv'e owned about 90-100 cars in my years. I enjoy my Astra as much as any of those vehicles. The styling is crisp and sporty. The interior is as stylish as any...

#20
So far on par
Source: Edmunds

...I read all the reviews and researched the Astra religiously online and I ended up buying it without even test driving anything else.
All the good reviews from this site alone really provoked me.
Its a very solid feeling car and built very well(in Belgium I might ad) with tight bonds all over the place.
No rattles here at all. I got a 5 speed, fully loaded, every option avail including the sports, handling package with 17's and 45 series tires.
I have never been in a car that handles as well as this.
Period. I see maybe 1 other Astra in a week where I live and I wonder...


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