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Hey folks, GM dropped off a demo Astra 3-door (5 speed) and I'll have her for a week. If you have any ?'s or things you'd like me to check out, just let me know.
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Replying to: robbieg (Jun 02, 2008 8:14 am) How upscale is the Mini Cooper anyway? Its ride comfort is pretty disastrous, not unlike the Astra w/ torsion-beam rear suspension. Only the Rabbit w/ the Control Blade multi-link rear suspension has an upscale smooth ride. My sis cross shopped b/t the Mini & the Beetle only b/c they're both cute-&-innocent looking. Of course she ended up w/ the Beetle due to Mini's unacceptable ride comfort. The Mini is expensive b/c, handling wise, it can out sport Bimmers.
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Replying to: lonestar98 (Jun 02, 2008 6:05 pm) 1- How's the engine? lack of power? noisy? vibration? 2- How is the 5-speed manual? notchy? smooth? clutch feel? 3- Any squeaks/rattles? 4- How is the radio sound quality? not loud enough? bass? treble? 5- The seats, cloth or leather? How supportive are they? 6- Any lag in the gas pedal? 7- How are the brakes? brake feel? stopping distance? 8- How's the handling? Compared to a mazda3? 9- and most of all, let us know what your fuel economy is!! thanks!
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Replying to: creakid1 (Jun 02, 2008 7:03 pm) As far as the Astra, I am curious about the size of the back seat, but that is more of a question about a four door Astra. |
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Replying to: mark19 (Jun 03, 2008 7:41 pm) I've owned one for about 2.5 months, and I feel I can give a more complete answer to this question than a reviewer who will only have it for a week. I have the XE trim with manual. With 50% city and 50% highway miles, average MPG over the first 2000 miles was about 30 MPG. Best tank was 36.2 MPG (mostly highway). Worst tank was 23.8 (all stop and go in a hilly city) Most recent tanks have been about 33 MPG. |
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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/222693/vauxhall-astra-vxr.ht- - - - ml "Sadly, the Nürburgring suffers from the same lifeless, kickback-prone steering as the VXR, and ultimately it lacks the polish, finesse and composure of the Focus ST and VW Golf GTI." Even the new Honda Fit seems fancier:  http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/MediaNav/articleId=122688/firstNav=- - - Gallery/photoId=45304 http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=122688/pageNumber=1 An Astra w/ multi-links is just around the corner: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=264354 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=264357 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/222861/vauxhall-astra-vxr.html- - - - |
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hey everybody. i have completed the weeklong test of the astra. i cannot copy and paste all the text, but you can check out the article here http://allcarsallthetime.blogspot.com/2008/06/drivng-saturn-astra-for-week.html cheers! |
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2009 SATURN ASTRA New for 2009 New tan cloth seat and door inserts available on all models Advanced audio package available on five-door XE model Oil pan heater available on all models Date on information screen organized by month/day/year vs. day/month/year Twelve-hour clock replaces 24-hour clock Saturn badge moves from rear bright bar onto upper painted surface Revised 16-inch wheel cover design on five-door XE model (interim change) Polar White replaces Olympic White and Quicksilver replaces Star Silver (interim change) |
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Without getting too technical, can anybody tell me if the Astra is any good in snow and ice? The Saturns had a reputation of being lousy in Northern winters because they were so light. I am thinking of getting a new car next year and I am now used to 4-wheel drive and antilock brakes etc. Maybe I will keep the old Tribute for winter. --Ms. Wino |
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Replying to: swaybar (Jul 07, 2008 3:55 pm) The automatic version I believe comes with a traction control system of some sort to make it easier to start in the snow. Not directly related, but heated seats are available on all trim levels for only $250...
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