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#71 of 154 Re: astra [walterquint] by v_d Feb 07, 2007 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: walterquint (Feb 07, 2007 7:08 am) I don`t know how Opel is an "econobox" but anyways... the Astra is probably aimed at a much younger demographic profile than the Civic. It will be more practical than the Civic because of it`s hatchback (proof that numbers don`t tell the full story), we`ll see how well built it is (Europeans really like it from what I read; and they`re not the kind of people that will get in OUR Corolla - that`s why they have a different one...) With the Astra, Saturn aims at the VW Rabbit, Mazda3, maybe the 2-door ("non-hatchback") Honda Civic, and really can`t think about anything else right now... BUT it looks gorgeous... AND IT`s BUILT IN EUROPE(!) which SHOULD mean great quality.   Just for aspects I`d take the Astra any day...   As for the Turbo version, maybe the Astra Red-Line? Anyways, I read that the Opel Astra will drop this year the 2.0 Turbo 170hp for a new 1.6 Turbo with 180hp.   And I hope they`ll bring it to the Canadian International Autoshow... it`ll be a hit in Canada I`m pretty sure (we got a think for hatches) Replies to this message: british_rover (Feb 07, 2007 3:08 pm)
#72 of 154 Re: astra [v_d] by british_rover Feb 07, 2007 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: v_d (Feb 07, 2007 2:48 pm) I actually really like the look of the Astra.   Depending on how the hatchback drives I might be interested in it.
#73 of 154 Astra by walterquint Feb 07, 2007 (6:09 pm)
I think the Astra hatchback (which we're getting first) is even shorter than 167.3" above, which applies to the sedan. I could be wrong, however.........I surely like what I see in the Astra. But it's not built in America. So I have no incentive to buy from Saturn, which was conceived as a uniquely American division. It's ironic that the Civic IS built here. So the Civic would be my choice. Replies to this message: bumpy (Feb 08, 2007 4:58 am)
#74 of 154 - by dudleyr Feb 07, 2007 (7:47 pm)
What about the estate (wagon). I think that is the best looking one of the bunch and it also has the most room.
#75 of 154 Re: Astra [walterquint] by bumpy Feb 08, 2007 (4:58 am)
Replying to: walterquint (Feb 07, 2007 6:09 pm) No, the hatch is 167". The sedan is 181" long (since it's basically a European Cobalt).
#76 of 154 iluv........ by rockylee Feb 09, 2007 (3:09 am)
You need to check the Astra out pal.   http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/12137/2008-saturn-astra.html   http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2006/112_new061207_2008_saturn_astr- a   http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2007/02/saturn_astra.html   http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/meet-the-2008-saturn-astra/   Rocky
#77 of 154 Edmunds reports19-21K for Astra? by harrychezt Feb 09, 2007 (9:39 pm)
That car and Driver article said roughy starting 16K. I read 16,500-19K tops...so I am guessing , perhaps, 16K or so , MSRP, to start( why does Edmunds say starting at around 19K? I think it's guessing). If it is 16-19K tops,I will look at the 3 door. Replies to this message: v_d (Feb 10, 2007 8:10 am) bumpy (Feb 10, 2007 2:43 pm) v_d (Feb 10, 2007 6:39 pm)
#78 of 154 Re: Edmunds reports19-21K for Astra? [harrychezt] by v_d Feb 10, 2007 (8:10 am)
Replying to: harrychezt (Feb 09, 2007 9:39 pm) the 1.8i 5-Door starts at 12699 Euros (manual tranny) and ends 15353 Euros (automatic tranny) cost for the auto tranny is ~ 900 euros...   the 3-Door ends up at 14749 E with manual and 15815 with auto...   and considering an Euro is $1.3... the 5-Door should end up $19,973.46 and the 3-Door $20,574.50... so Edmunds in not off I guess... Replies to this message: bumpy (Feb 10, 2007 2:43 pm) v_d (Feb 10, 2007 6:39 pm)
#79 of 154 Re: Edmunds reports19-21K for Astra? [v_d] by bumpy Feb 10, 2007 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: v_d (Feb 10, 2007 8:10 am) Naah, you have to subtract the VAT and other taxes from the Opel price first. Replies to this message: v_d (Feb 10, 2007 6:39 pm)
#80 of 154 Re: Edmunds reports19-21K for Astra? [bumpy] by v_d Feb 10, 2007 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: bumpy (Feb 10, 2007 2:43 pm) there`s no tax in the prices whatsoever

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