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#65 of 97 test completed by lonestar98 Jun 09, 2008 (9:43 am)
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!
#66 of 97 2009 changes by moparbad Jun 26, 2008 (11:25 pm)
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)
#67 of 97 winter weather by swaybar Jul 07, 2008 (3:55 pm)
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 Replies to this message: no_one (Jul 08, 2008 7:27 am) swaybar (Jul 08, 2008 12:35 pm) joem5 (Dec 11, 2008 12:09 pm) irismg (Jul 31, 2008 8:28 am) mildred1 (Aug 01, 2008 6:58 am)
#68 of 97 Re: winter weather [swaybar] by no_one Jul 08, 2008 (7:27 am)
Replying to: swaybar (Jul 07, 2008 3:55 pm) I don't have any firsthand experience with the snow in the astra, however, the Astra no longer has the plastic panels that were native to earlier saturns, thus making its weight comparable, if not slightly heavier than other cars in its class.   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... Replies to this message: swaybar (Jul 08, 2008 12:35 pm) joem5 (Dec 11, 2008 12:09 pm)
#69 of 97 Re: winter weather [no_one] by swaybar Jul 08, 2008 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: no_one (Jul 08, 2008 7:27 am) OK, maybe I will check one out then. Heated seats, ha!   -- Ms. Wino
#70 of 97 Astra Reliability by insidertrading Jul 26, 2008 (12:48 pm)
I'm holding out on getting the new Astra as reliability data are not yet conclusive. I know the Opels and Vauxhalls are pretty much hit or miss interms of reliability and the parts in Europe are especially expensive (approaching BMW expensive).   The downside to Vauxhalls we've had in the past was longterm the cars weren't reliable + the parts were so expensive.   1. What has reliability been like so far for current owners fof both 3 and 5 door models?   2. Has anyone had to replace any non-warrantied wear & tear items and what were the cost(s)?   3. Has anyone taken any long road trips? If so how were the ride and useability? Replies to this message: creakid1 (Jul 26, 2008 6:56 pm) moparbad (Jul 27, 2008 5:29 pm) no_one (Jul 27, 2008 4:57 pm)
#71 of 97 Re: Astra Reliability [insidertrading] by creakid1 Jul 26, 2008 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: insidertrading (Jul 26, 2008 12:48 pm) American consumers already knew that the Opel Omega (Cadillac Catera) is unreliable, but so were the Scorpio/Sierra (XR4Ti) imported from Europe by Ford as Mercur's.   Today, the reliability leader in Germany is an European-built Ford, not a Japanese car: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef6c2da/1238 Post#1239 "... the current Focus has been rated the most reliable vehicle in its segment in Germany, outdoing all Jap and German brands...."   I understand that Ford is cheating b/c they use Japanese-designed powertrains from Mazda. Replies to this message: moparbad (Jul 27, 2008 5:29 pm)
#72 of 97 Re: Astra Reliability [insidertrading] by no_one Jul 27, 2008 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: insidertrading (Jul 26, 2008 12:48 pm) >>1. What has reliability been like so far for current owners fof both 3 and 5 door models?   I drive a five door and have had no problems to date (a bit under 4000 miles, 4 months of ownership). An undetermined (small, but not insignificant) percentage of people have had some check-engine light issues, although no breakdowns to my knowledge. There have been some issues with delays in getting parts.    >> 2. Has anyone had to replace any non-warrantied wear & tear items and what were the cost(s)?   n/a for me, but I have heard that the oil filter costs about $10.   >> 3. Has anyone taken any long road trips? If so how were the ride and useability?   Went on a 300+ mile each way road trip. No problem with comfort for me or my passenger. The radio has a convenient "autoscan" feature (at least in the base model) that picks out the nine strongest stations at any given time and presets them. Works great when traveling between cities and trying to find a station that doesn't play crap.
#73 of 97 Re: Astra Reliability [creakid1] by moparbad Jul 27, 2008 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: creakid1 (Jul 26, 2008 6:56 pm) Saturn Astra is the heading for this topic. Not Ford Focus.
#74 of 97 Re: winter weather [swaybar] by irismg Jul 31, 2008 (8:28 am)
Replying to: swaybar (Jul 07, 2008 3:55 pm) Curious: has any Astra even been out long enough to experience winter weather? I thought it came out in March!

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