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Used 2008 Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my Astra

ChristaC, 03/29/2008
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my 4th Saturn. They just keep getting better and better. No one knows what the Astra is! I find people staring trying to figure it out! It looks great and drives/handles even better.

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5 out of 5 stars

500 mile update - This car is great!

Joseph Astra, 03/31/2008
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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great for the money

Kathy, 04/18/2008
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We love this car! Well built -- great performance -- good gas mileage -- lots of perks for the money. Have gotten several positive comments on it from coworkers. We're very happy we chose it over some other vehicles we were looking at.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle (XR3 Manual)

Hector, 05/25/2008
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Every car has its cons and pros which is why it took me three months to decide between the Astra, Mazda3, and a Civic. I'm glad I chose this vehicle. It's a great, stiff drive that grips to the ground. Standard safety features give one less thing to worry about. The interior has nice qualities and the sound of the door closing is nicer (by a lot) than most. It's not perfect, an aux jack would be nice, and a six gear would be cool, but they're not necessary. The one cup holder for the driver pushes me from not drinking while I drive. There's no armrest which I thought would bother me, but having both hands on the wheel instead makes up for it.

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