Used 2008 Saturn Astra Consumer Reviews
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500 mile update - This car is great!
Joseph Astra, 03/31/2008
2008 Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I just hit 500 miles on the odometer. Here is the biggest surprise - 36.5 mpg on my second tank of gas! This was in town city driving. This car has much more pep than I expected (5 speed manual) I have yet to down-shift going up a hill. It handles beautifully. The on-board computer with the upgraded stereo has more information and controls than I have ever seen on a car. The seats are comfortable and supportive *No rattles and no buzzes. This car is solid. The upgraded stereo has concert hall sound. The turning radius is excellent (great for parking too). It is still pretty unique on the street. You feel like you have a very exclusive car.
Great Vehicle if you're tall
Bryan, 01/02/2009
2008 Saturn Astra XE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car! I'm 6'5" tall and the leg room and head room are by far the best I've seen in a vehicle! I actually have to stretch out my foot to shift! usually my knees are up under the steering wheel or straddling it and have to push in the clutch by pushing with my knee. The telescoping wheel helps too I can drive much more comfortably not having to lay the seat back(so my head doesn't bounce against the roof) this requires me to stretch my arms out to reach the wheel. But the headroom and telescoping wheel definitely gives me a more relaxing ride.
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Astra-Proud-2008, 04/02/2008
2008 Saturn Astra XR 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been driving the Astra for almost a week. I did my first fill-up today and found that I got 30.59 mpg. I do 64 miles round trip from home to work about 16 miles highway and rest stop and go. Very happy with the results. I have had a lot of positive comments on the looks of the Astra since it's purchase from co-workers and others. The handling of this car is just remarkable, very quiet inside and love the extra large sunroof.
Why aren't more of these on the road?
Kiyo, 01/06/2009
2008 Saturn Astra XR 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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The lease on my Toyota Corolla was coming up in a few months and I started test driving Eco / Compact cars in the $14k to 22k price range. I drove the following; Honda Fit / Civic, Toyota Matrix / Yaris, VW Rabbit, Mazda 3 and Scion xD before coming across this little gem. I was leery at first because of the GM label but after a test drive this car beat out all the others I had driven in its class and quickly shot to the number one on my list. It's gas economy and surprising fit and feel are only out done by it's amazingly fun sporty drive and sexy European look. I honestly have no idea why there aren't way more of these on the road than the hand full I've seen.
The Great Compromiser
Ad Astra, 04/05/2008
2008 Saturn Astra XE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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When shopping for a new car, I was torn between the Mazda3, VW Rabbit, Honda Fit, and Scion xD. The Mazda3 and Rabbit were fun to drive, but didn't get great mileage. The xD and Fit were not nearly as exciting to drive, but get amazing mileage. The Astra fell in between the two categories, as it was really fun to drive, but also pretty good on gas. 28.5MPG on my first tank with 40% Very hilly City/ 60% Highway. The handling is superb, it zips around corners with ease. I've been trying to press it to the limits, but I have yet to get so much as a squeak out of the tires in turns. Finally, a real European car!