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2008 Saturn ASTRA Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by suprbid

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Reviewed: 2008 Saturn ASTRA

4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Why the 2008 Saturn ASTRA?

Handling

The Sport Suspension Package is the best $400 upgrade I could have paid for. I love to drive corners and this makes it so much better than the standard suspension. I drove both. The rubber is better on the 17" rims as well. It has very little body roll.

Why Not the 2008 Saturn ASTRA?

Powertrain performance

The only motor is the 1.8L GM minny mouse 4 cyl. and it just doesnt have alot of passing power even with a down shift or two. Also the 5 speed really needs to be a six. 65mph is over 3k RPM and is sucking gas that could be better used with another gear.

Materials & workmanship

I have had to bring this car to the dealer many times, all noted here on the site, for door issues. I have also had problems with the computer and cruise control. The doors dont seal well and allow a lot of wind in a speed and the trim is cheap.

Insurance cost

Thanks to Saturns discontinuation, the value of this car has tanked. Plus being a one year run they are not very common and I cant forsee parts being readily available after to much longer. My insurance for this car costs more than my wifes new Legacy :-(

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