Used 2008 Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Pain in the butt.
Dave, Pahrump, NV, 08/17/2016
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is not really a "Saturn". It's a European Opel with Saturn badges. I've needed O2 senors, breaks, tires, a fuel injection throttle body, a transmission flush, a new valve cover gasket(oil was leaking into the spark plug wells), belts, hoses, batteries (yes I said "batteries") and that's only the mechanical problems. While I still enjoy driving the vehicle, I should have stayed away from a brand that imported their vehicles from Belgium. I probably should have purchased a truly domestic vehicle with more miles because it would have been vastly more simple and cheaper to find parts. Oh, and there's an airbag recall to top it all off.
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All-time Favorite Car!!
Karla Miller, Philadelphia, PA, 03/12/2018
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love the comfort and handling of this car. Whenever I've driven other cars, I find that it is a relief to go back to driving the Astra. I will greatly miss this car when it dies as it has been my all-time favorite car.
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A lot of car for the money
Dick, 02/07/2009
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have been driving for 64 years and most of my cars have been manuals. I wanted a manual but the shifters were stiffer and less accurate than my previous manuals cars so I decided on an automatic and I haven't been disappointed. Another car that I still drive has a turbo which is very quick but my Astra gives me more than enough pickup for urban traffic.
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JK Anderson, 07/25/2008
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in May '08. Traded in an '07 MX5. We needed more room. This car is a "gas". It is almost as much fun to drive as the Miata. Two weeks after purchase I made a 4500 mile road trip. Mileage beat my expectations. 40 mpg on the high side vs 32 worst case (highway). It handles like a slot car at any speed. This is an excellent low priced car. Very European. I am amazed there are not more on the road in this country.
The Oil Companies Can Kiss My Astra!
Frank Kissmyastra, 07/20/2008
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The gas mileage has been incredible. I have been averaging 35 to 37 mpg in the foothills of the Rock Mountains! This is with the 5 speed stick. I have found that using the A/C full blast will cost you about one mile per gallon. This is a fun car to drive. It handles like a sports car. The Astra loves to corner. It exudes that glued to the road feeling. Safety features that are typically only found on luxury cars. Being a small car, I want all of the safety I can get. This car is unmatched in its class. The car is comfortable. The leather seats have a great seating position with plenty of support. This car is loaded with toys!