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Old 06-20-2009, 04:09 PM   #5 (permalink)
ne_one
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Re: My 09 Saturn Astra review

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Originally Posted by MrCritical View Post
Get us a quote there locally for replacing the t-belt, parts and labor included.
Is that service pretty ghastly?

I took the same model out for a test drive about 6 weeks ago and can concur... this vehicle is an order of magnitude better than its siblings -- the interior in particular is far better than the G5/Cobalt.

I found the price for an outgoing model to be high (the loaded version is within spitting distance of the Camaro) and it really should have been offered with a 2.0/2.2L engine. The 1.8L engine is surprisingly peppy but for a premium package it deserved more.

Terrific little car... let's hope the 2010 model appears in NA and is comparable to the Opel offerings.
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