Used 2008 Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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tutcity, 07/06/2008
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
The first Astra I saw was in London and I loved it. I always wondered why American car companies sold "better" designed cars abroad and why we didn't get a chance to own them. Finally, they are listening. When I bought my Astra, gas prices wasn't as big of a concern as it is now. I bought the car for it's overall design, its handling and practical features (love hatchbacks). I used to own a Mazda3 and this really blows that car out of water. Back to mileage, it is rated 24-34, but I consistently get higher mileage on the highway. A trip from Denver to Vail and back averaged over 37 mpg. Only once did I need to shift into 4th gear. The engine has great torque.
Making Great Even Better
Liz In Louisiana, 07/30/2008
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Discovering this car was a "what is it?" process. I had driven the Mini & a number of other smaller cars; all disappointments. One day the hubster & I saw the Astra and were immediately taken w/its European good looks & sporty flair. The test drive was remarkably fun; this little vehicle handles like a rally car around tight corners. I purchased the 5-speed to up the fun factor even higher & got every option it comes with (everything under the sun + car for $20,300) and I'm glad I did. The 'opera' audio system sounds expensive, the 17-alloy wheels really improve the looks and the steering wheel audio controls are nicenicenice. The Astra is an example of GM doing something right!
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Excellent Compact!
Adam C, Minneapolis, MN, 08/06/2019
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought one as a first vehicle for our daughter last year. I am proud to say that it has 139,000 miles and we still haven't had ANY issues!
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Should have been yellow not red
Bonnie, 01/21/2010
Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my car brand new, drove it off the lot, the next the low tire pressure light came, they reset it, then the engine light came on, they reset it, the dash rattled they put some packing in it, the windows leak, they said it was the way it was, the engine light came on, they reset it over and over and over, put in a new sensor it came back on, the battery went dead, they replaced the sensor, the abs and traction control light came on, the low tire pressure light came on, the doors lock themselves and the engine surges and dies - they reset it. Anybody want a lemon???
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matt, South Park, PA, 09/21/2018
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Saturn Astra XR 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car just approaching 60k, only replaced the fuel sending unit .Sporty looking , efficient ,gas sipping cool !
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