Used 2008 Saturn Astra XE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Shifting made fun
liles65, 06/20/2008
Saturn Astra XE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Saturn has made shifting fun again with the Astra and despite the small 1.8L engine this car has a surprising amount of pep. I got the basic XE model with 5 speed manual because I went for price versus luxury items. The base model comes with standard equipment like cruise control which you would have to pay extra on other brands. The seats are very comfortable and there is plenty of torque to push you back into your seat. All your controls are literally at your fingertips and there is very limited outside noise. The stock Goodyear Eagles grip the road and provide a surprisingly smooth and quiet ride. Plenty of room for the average driver and good views all around.
100K mile test Astra XE 5-door AT 2008
rook119, Baltimore, MD, 07/20/2014
Saturn Astra XE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
42 of 47 people found this review helpful
Price new: $13,500 - bought winter 08 when the economony blew up and GM was giving cars away. The car was made in Belgium, with German parts and an Aisin (Japanese) transmission. So unlike other Saturn/Opels the car thankfully wasn't Americanized with things like overly spongy suspensions. So the car is manuverable and a blast to toss around. I think its still arguably the best looking subcompact on the market. Its really the best affordable European car on the market still today. Really if you can get this car at about 75K miles and about $6-7K I would highly recommend it.
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2008 Saturn Astra
blakeschneider, 07/25/2014
updated 07/25/2016
Saturn Astra XE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Saturn Astra in July 2008 because it was 0% financing and we needed a small car for commuting. The sunroof and heated seats were an unexpected bonus for the price. We had the car 1 month when the transmission created a problem and needed to be replaced. I told the dealer that this was unacceptable and I wanted a new car. Without arguement they said ok. I said my wife hated the red and would like a blue one. They said ok. In all my life I have never had a more positive consumer experience. We have had this car for 6 years and never had any mechanical issues. It has 150,000 kilometers and we have not even replaced the brake pads or mufflers. Great car.
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Saturn Astra 4dr Great Car
Judicious, 07/27/2010
Saturn Astra XE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
So far I have had the car for 2 years. It works great. No major issues yet. Fuel mileage is good could be better in the city but very nice on the highway. Car feels great while cornering. Suspension is not too soft but yet handles bumps well. The best hatchback GM ever sold in north America and wish they kept bringing them over.
My Astra
christie, 06/01/2009
Saturn Astra XE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Traded in an SUV for this. Haven't owned a smaller car in 15+ years. Love the gas mileage and the handling of the car. I had to get used to how loud it sounded at first compared to my other vehicles. I really enjoy the car.