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Saturn ASTRA
« on: February 12, 2009, 05:31:10 pm »
Bought a 2008 Saturn ASTRA XR 5dr in December, so thought I'd better get around to posting some photos (have more of the interior I'll posted when I can).

It's an XR 5dr, Twilight Blue, with all options:
-Premium Trim (leather with heated seats)
-Sport Handling Package (StabiliTrak, lowered sport suspension, electro-hydraulic steering, 17" alloys)
-Advanced Audio (6-CD-MP3, 7 speakers, enhanced information display which is far nicer with more features than the base pixel-unit)
-Dual-Panel Power Sunroof with power sunshade
-and yes, Automagic (yeah, yeah, I know... long story)
-Accessory rubber mats, rubber trunk liner, and centre armrest which is at near perfect height for me.

So far enjoying the car quite a bit. Will post some impressions within the next couple days.








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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2009, 05:34:20 pm »
Nice looking wheels
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2009, 05:35:35 pm »
Congrats! Those are gorgeous!

How do you find the handling compared to the GTi/Rabbit? Stereo?


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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2009, 05:52:32 pm »
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on February 12, 2009, 05:31:10 pm
l-Panel Power Sunroof with power sunshade
-and yes, Automagic (yeah, yeah, I know... long story)


Nooooooew..Can I asked why, Yes I know what you said, But I've got all the time in the world I like long story. ;D

Doesn't matter, It still a fantastic car and by the looks of it, it may become rare sight. I have always fancied once, since the arrived on Canadian shores. ;)

Hey so will you be know now as sirASTRAman.  :)





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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2009, 08:10:31 pm »
Very nice! Nice colour too. :thumbup:
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2009, 08:15:36 pm »
Congrats! Veeeeery nice package!
May I ask how much before taxes and fees?
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2009, 08:31:25 pm »
That is definitely a nice looking car Eric and the colour suits it very well with those wheels you have on it as well.  :)
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2009, 08:32:26 pm »
Cute car, Sir A.  Love that Slippery Road warning (and the OK button).  :rofl2:
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2009, 10:24:13 pm »
Congrats Eric.  Very nice.   How accurate is the indicator?  Was it really slippery? 
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2009, 10:25:58 pm »
Love it! In fact I really love the Astra. Excellent choice in colour too. Congrats and thanks for the pics  :)
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2009, 10:28:14 pm »
WHat?  No interior pics??
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2009, 10:37:05 pm »
About fekkin' time!  :rofl2:

Really nice car SirA, love the deep blue colour!  Just out of curiosity where are these made, the European ones are made in my old hometown.

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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2009, 11:26:29 pm »
Awesome colour  :cheers:
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2009, 11:53:54 pm »
Very nice car!

I actually did a double take the other day when I saw a dark blue hatchback off in the distance. Didn't recognize it at all, I just thought "Wow, that's a sharp looking hatch. What is it?"

Turns out it was an Astra.  :thumbup:
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2009, 11:57:04 pm »
Quote from: SiRCivic on February 12, 2009, 11:53:54 pm
Very nice car!

I actually did a double take the other day when I saw a dark blue hatchback off in the distance. Didn't recognize it at all, I just thought "Wow, that's a sharp looking hatch. What is it?"

Turns out it was an Astra.  :thumbup:

You're such a butt kisser, eh??   :rofl2:
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2009, 12:00:14 am »
Quote from: Just Bob on February 12, 2009, 10:37:05 pm
About fekkin' time!  :rofl2:

Really nice car SirA, love the deep blue colour!  Just out of curiosity where are these made, the European ones are made in my old hometown.

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Made in Belgium.
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2009, 12:05:43 am »
Quote from: rrocket on February 12, 2009, 11:57:04 pm
Quote from: SiRCivic on February 12, 2009, 11:53:54 pm
Very nice car!

I actually did a double take the other day when I saw a dark blue hatchback off in the distance. Didn't recognize it at all, I just thought "Wow, that's a sharp looking hatch. What is it?"

Turns out it was an Astra.  :thumbup:

You're such a butt kisser, eh??   :rofl2:

Well, I do owe sirA for helping us out with the Suburban, but I swear the Astra story is true!   :rofl:
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2009, 12:18:01 am »
Nicely played Sir  :thumbup:
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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2009, 01:11:17 am »
Congrats on the new car, very sharp looking!

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Re: Saturn ASTRA
« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2009, 06:49:02 am »
Great looking car! Now get some interior pics up for us.
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