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Joe Astra replied to Boudj's discussion 'High rev 5th gear?' in the group Saturn Astra

I agree that a 6th gear would be nice...if they just added a 6th gear and left the 5 we have alone. I live in Colorado and love the fact that I can take the mountain highways without downshifting. There are a lot of Honda's and Toyota's that are str…

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Joe Astra replied to Cole Fawcett's discussion 'Astra's Paint' in the group Saturn Astra

My Astra is Salsa Red. I bought it in March 2008. I just hand washed it and the paint looks showroom new. So far so good!

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Joe Astra replied to Stefano Ferri's discussion '115mph in the Astra door auto' in the group Saturn Astra

Hello Stefano, Like I always said... YOU ARE 'DA MAN!!! Do you know if we have a speed governor on our Astras'? I may have to take a run at your Astra land speed world record! Joe

yesterday

Joe Astra commented on Saturn team's group 'Saturn Astra'

Hello Kyle, I share your sentiments on the Astra being an out and out gas to drive! I live in the Golden, CO area. I have no problem exceeding the speed limit on the mountain grades. Best of all is coming down the mountains and taking the turns at…

June 22

Joe Astra replied to Stefano Ferri's discussion '115mph in the Astra door auto' in the group Saturn Astra

You ARE 'da man, Stefano! Joe

June 2

Joe Astra replied to Christina's discussion 'For Alan Campanelli RE: Clock format' in the group Saturn Astra

I have gotten used to the military time on the Astra clock. And, I have found it is a great conversation starter with first time Astra passengers. Personally, I like the fact that the Astra is an authentic European car. I am glad that GM did not "Am…

February 19

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2008 Saturn Astra XR Coupe 5 Speed

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I could not wait for the new Saturn Astra to come out. The first time I read about it in an enthusiast magazine, I knew that was the car for me.

It was worth the wait! I LOVE my Saturn Astra!!!

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At 2:32pm on April 15, 2008, Joe Astra said…: Hi Todd,

My Astra does attract attention. All of the comments have been very positive. Most often, people ask "what is it?" The next question that comes up is "what kind of gas mileage does it get?" Out of the four times I have filled up, I have had gas mileage of; 29.5, 36.0, 37.1 and 36.5! This is a mix of city and highway driving. About 50/50. I did manual gas mileage calculations just to assure the on-board computer was correct...it was!

Here was what was important to me in my buying decision -

#1 High quality and high content. I wanted a small car with large car features.

#2 Safety. I wanted the most safety features available knowing that I was going to be driving in a state that has the highest per capita truck and SUV to cars ratio.

#3 Handling. I wanted that "glued to the pavement" feeling. Boy, does this car deliver! This is the ultimate fun to drive car!

#4 Gas mileage. I wanted to be in the mid 20's to mid 30's mpg range, city/highway respectively.

Here was a bonus that the Astra delivered - Great looks and exclusivity. I did not want a belly button car. You know, belly button...everybody has one.

I could not be more pleased with my Astra and the way the dealership handled the transaction. First class all of the way!

At 12:05pm on April 15, 2008, Tom Folger said…: Congrats, do you get alot of looks on the Road. Not too many on the road in CO. What pushed you over the edge... so that you knew it was the car for you?