How long has my Saturn Astra been on the road?
I’ve had my Astra since July 2008, and have put about 27,000 miles on it since then. It is as rare as a Ferrari where I live, I’ve only seen 3 others on the road.
What kind of car is a 2008 Saturn Astra?
I own a 2008 Astra 4 door that is silver with a black leather interior. I purchased it used with 17,000 miles on it. At the time of purchase, their was almost no wear or tear on the car, and everything worked beautifully. The real selling point for me however, was the price difference between new and used.
Which is better a stick shift or automatic Saturn Astra?
Im sure an Astra with a stick shift would do better, but for city driving, I prefer the automatic. I am up to 27,000 miles, and the car has been as reliable as clockwork. The bottom line is this: The Astra is absolutely the best car in its class.
What kind of mpg does Saturn Astra get?
This car kicks the pants off the Matrix Versa or Mazda 3. Part of the reason for the 32MPG and not 35 MPG is the stoutness of the Astra. You have to look past the numbers for the real story. The doors are heavy like a Mercedes, it is well built. The car has a strong feeling.
What’s the difference between the Saturn Astra XR and 4 door?
What’s likely to catch shoppers’ eyes first is the two-door Astra XR’s styling. It’s much sleeker than the four-door hatchback, which is covered in a separate review, and features tapered side windows that increase the car’s sportiness. The two-door’s height is also a little shorter than the four-door’s.
What kind of suspension does a Saturn Astra have?
This, combined with the coupe’s long side doors, makes the car look longer and less boxy, even though the two- and four-doors are the same length. The two-door Astra XR has a sport suspension, and it gives the Astra the ability to hold its own with a Volkswagen GTI in terms of cornering performance.
What was the price of a 2008 Saturn Astra?
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.
I’ve had my Astra since July 2008, and have put about 27,000 miles on it since then. It is as rare as a Ferrari where I live, I’ve only seen 3 others on the road.
I own a 2008 Astra 4 door that is silver with a black leather interior. I purchased it used with 17,000 miles on it. At the time of purchase, their was almost no wear or tear on the car, and everything worked beautifully. The real selling point for me however, was the price difference between new and used.
This car kicks the pants off the Matrix Versa or Mazda 3. Part of the reason for the 32MPG and not 35 MPG is the stoutness of the Astra. You have to look past the numbers for the real story. The doors are heavy like a Mercedes, it is well built. The car has a strong feeling.
What’s likely to catch shoppers’ eyes first is the two-door Astra XR’s styling. It’s much sleeker than the four-door hatchback, which is covered in a separate review, and features tapered side windows that increase the car’s sportiness. The two-door’s height is also a little shorter than the four-door’s.
What kind of car is a Saturn Astra?
Autotrader has 20 Used Saturn Astra cars for sale, including a 2008 Saturn Astra XE 4-Door Hatchback, a 2008 Saturn Astra XR 2-Door Hatchback, and a 2008 Saturn Astra XR 4-Door Hatchback.
Where was the 2008 Saturn Astra XR built?
Especially a car that han-dles well, has good build quality, style and usability? Of course they exist in Europe, but now we in the States get one too, and the new-to-our shores 3- and 5-door 2008 Saturn Astra is just that vehicle. Built in Antwerp, Belgium, the is based on Opel’s Astra.
Is there a sunroof on a 2008 Saturn Astra?
A large sunroof is an option for both four-door trims, and 18-inch wheels with high-performance tires are offered for the two-door XR only. The 2008 Saturn Astra is an all-new model. It replaces the Ion in Saturn’s small-car lineup.
Is the interior of a Saturn Astra good?
The Astra interior is a mixed bag. On the positive side, the quality of the materials is first-rate, seating is comfortable and supportive and interior noise levels are surprisingly low, even at highway speeds. Four-door models offer good rear seat legroom, although with significantly less cargo space than the VW Rabbit.
The Astra interior is a mixed bag. On the positive side, the quality of the materials is first-rate, seating is comfortable and supportive and interior noise levels are surprisingly low, even at highway speeds. Four-door models offer good rear seat legroom, although with significantly less cargo space than the VW Rabbit.