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#82 of 97 Armest by wesley1der Dec 04, 2008 (7:06 am)
Moparbad: I to would like a armrest. Has any one seen any after market armrest? Have some on E-bay but can't tell what they would look like. Replies to this message: pafromfl (Dec 04, 2008 8:15 am) nortsr1 (Dec 06, 2008 6:32 am)
#83 of 97 Re: Armest [wesley1der] by pafromfl Dec 04, 2008 (8:15 am)
Replying to: wesley1der (Dec 04, 2008 7:06 am) http://www.astraarmrest.com/ looks pretty solid for $149 and can be installed by the dealer if you have a pile of money.   http://www.irmscher-bitz.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=51&p- roducts_id=141 shows a European armrest choice.
#84 of 97 Re: Armest [wesley1der] by nortsr1 Dec 06, 2008 (6:32 am)
Replying to: wesley1der (Dec 04, 2008 7:06 am) The armrest on Ebay for $79.99 clearly shows several pictures of the armrest and easy installation. It is not as nice as the more expensive GM armrest for Saturns (with difficult installation). The $79.99 one does not have a cupholder (but it does have a nice storage compartment) and I would assume eliminates the one lousy cupholder that comes on the Astra.   The more expensive armrest gives you a VIDEO installation procedure.It does seem difficult...but it is a very good video with sound and very clear and concise instructions.    Hope this helps.                nortsr
#85 of 97 Re: winter weather [no_one] 3 door HB by joem5 Dec 11, 2008 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: no_one (Jul 08, 2008 7:27 am) you can't get sunroof or heated seats at least i was told that. If so I'd buy 1 in a heartbeat.
#86 of 97 Wind & Road Noise?? by CapeCod Jan 25, 2009 (1:08 pm)
Wind & Road Noise? I did a quick search and neither were mentioned frequently. I'm coming off 5 year ownership of a Pontiac Vibe. Within the first month I was complaining about the excessive wind rush noise. I would like to know if Astra owners have similar problems with wind rush noise and road noise. Astra seems more sleek ??? Maybe that will help? Also: will I be losing a lot of rear storage space going from the Vibe to Astra? Comparison numbers say 12cf vs Vibe's 20cf but sometimes the numbers are misleading due to shape and/or bump outs ?? Replies to this message: B_Dog (Feb 06, 2009 11:15 am) jennx2 (May 12, 2009 8:40 pm)
#87 of 97 Re: Wind & Road Noise?? [CapeCod] by B_Dog Feb 06, 2009 (11:15 am)
Replying to: CapeCod (Jan 25, 2009 1:08 pm) CapeCod, I can testify to the fact that the previous (2003-2008) body style Vibe was quite noisy, since I had one for a couple of years (2003 Vibe GT). I bought my Astra XR Coupe (three-door hatch, really) on Groundhog Day, and since then I've driven over 1,000 miles. I think it's much quieter than my old Vibe was. I traded in my 2005 Saab 9-3 Sedan on the Astra, and the Saab was a little quieter, but only a little. I am very impressed with my Astra. I love it, and I look forward to driving it when I get up in the morning! As for rear space, I used the Vibe GT to carry my road bike, among other things, inside of the car (those roof rails on mine probably added to the noise). I have not tried to fit my bike into the back of my Astra, but there is definitely less space in the Astra 3-Door. The 5-Door Astra may be more useful for you if you have to carry lots of stuff. The Vibe with the seats down gave a nice flat load floor and about 54 Cubic Feet of Space, if memory serves. The Astra is definitely smaller than that. I am still glad that I got the Astra (and I looked at a new 2009 Vibe) because once you drive it around a few corners, the difference will become clear. You should definitely give the Astra a try! Good luck with whatever you choose.
#88 of 97 Astra Options by moretj Mar 18, 2009 (5:55 pm)
Can you get a i) roof rack to carry skiis? amd ii) trailer hitch for carrying a 4 bike carrier?   Thanks. Replies to this message: pafromfl (Mar 18, 2009 9:09 pm)
#89 of 97 Re: Astra Options [moretj] by pafromfl Mar 18, 2009 (9:09 pm)
Replying to: moretj (Mar 18, 2009 5:55 pm) My BMW 3-series roof rack fit my Astra 4-door hatchback, although I had to replace the theft-proof bolts with regular allen bolts. Another possibility that showed up in Google was http://www.backcountryracks.com/thule-rapid-podium-car-rack-460r.html
#90 of 97 CD-30 by joh69 Mar 19, 2009 (6:07 am)
I have a Astra with the CD-30, does anyone know how to make it play other than store bought Cd's????? I have tried burning different formats but so far no luck..
#91 of 97 Quality? by blue20 Mar 19, 2009 (12:40 pm)
Is anyone else having major repair issues on their Astra? I have 13K miles and already within the lemon laws. I have had oil leaks, headlight failures, power / accelleration issues, lock failures, and major rattles.

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