Picked up the Astra - 1 Year Review (1/22/09) - Page 2

SirRaven · 01-21-2008, 11:56 PM

Here we go finally back from snowboarding, loading up the pics quick before I go to bed. Man I love this car, so many little things make this car really nice. Going from a car with over 183000 miles to one that now has 90+, picked it up at 13 on the odometer. Or so I thought Imageshack is being dumb, here is a thumbnail for now, ill see what I can do tomorrow.

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mbukukanyau · 01-21-2008, 11:59 PM

congratulations on your new car. I ressisted posting until I could say something without, "this thread is worthless".. on it...
Please post more pictures when you get a chance

Slack · 01-22-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SirRaven

Here we go finally back from snowboarding, loading up the pics quick before I go to bed. Man I love this car, so many little things make this car really nice. Going from a car with over 183000 miles to one that now has 90+, picked it up at 13 on the odometer. Or so I thought Imageshack is being dumb, here is a thumbnail for now, ill see what I can do tomorrow.

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You bought the exact car I want. Blue, 5 door, stick. My wife is still in school though

and we just had a baby.

Maybe next year.

PrenupTB · 01-22-2008, 01:19 AM

Nice car buddy. Looks amazing.

Congrats and we need more pics.

Koasterking · 01-22-2008, 06:28 AM

Congrats on the new ride! Yeah, it sticks that the car foesn't have a temp guage. But then again, my xB doesn't either. The blue is hot, but when I went to the dealership last thursday, black was hot, too. I'm going with blue.

Can't wait to see more pics!

DuSpinnst · 01-22-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chakis24

how could a car not have a temp gauge? that seems ludicrous to me.

A lot of cars don't have them.

paul8488 · 01-22-2008, 06:47 AM

Dude, you rock! I love that car! Didn't know they were for sale yet.

isszy · 01-22-2008, 07:42 AM

Nice car.

I'd love a Twin Top

SirRaven · 01-22-2008, 07:48 AM

Here we go a few more, plus that one larger. If someone whats a specific pic, let me know.

ksr · 01-22-2008, 08:12 AM

Congratulations.

I saw my first ones at a dealer yesterday. Very nice. I really like the 3-door.

I haven't driven one yet, but the first impression is that this car could be a real contender in this class. It looks refined and sporty. A good competitor for the Mazda 3 or any other compact.

MelvinJ · 01-22-2008, 08:18 AM

Man, very, very sharp car! Congratulations! You've been waiting a long time for this day. This would make a good replacement for our Vibe.

On the temp gauge issue: Is the engine temp available in the DIC? Seems like I've read that some cars have that stuff available in the DIC if you want it. Still not as good as a gauge, but cars rarely run hot these days anyway. 10-15 years ago you were much more likely to get a temp guage but no tach. At least this way is much better than that.

SirRaven · 01-22-2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelvinJ

Man, very, very sharp car! Congratulations! You've been waiting a long time for this day. This would make a good replacement for our Vibe.

On the temp gauge issue: Is the engine temp available in the DIC? Seems like I've read that some cars have that stuff available in the DIC if you want it. Still not as good as a gauge, but cars rarely run hot these days anyway. 10-15 years ago you were much more likely to get a temp guage but no tach. At least this way is much better than that.

It might, I havent tried to play with the DIC to much yet, been figuring out the audio first. Maybe tonight I might bring in my manuals and actually look at them.

j_granlund · 01-22-2008, 09:01 AM

Congrats on the car. Great color choice.

Phoenix · 01-22-2008, 09:13 AM

I didn't even think I would like the 5-door, but you picked a good color. Congrats SR!

BusyBody · 01-22-2008, 09:24 AM

Wow, what an awesome colour. Congratulations on your new car. I hope you enjoy it.

01-21-2008, 11:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
SirRaven 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Body in Detroit, Heart in WISCONSIN Drives: 08 Saturn Astra 5dr XR Posts: 1,270	Re: Picked up the Astra Here we go finally back from snowboarding, loading up the pics quick before I go to bed. Man I love this car, so many little things make this car really nice. Going from a car with over 183000 miles to one that now has 90+, picked it up at 13 on the odometer. Or so I thought Imageshack is being dumb, here is a thumbnail for now, ill see what I can do tomorrow. IMG_0473.jpg

01-21-2008, 11:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
mbukukanyau Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 1995 Honda Pasport SUV Posts: 10,000	Re: Picked up the Astra congratulations on your new car. I ressisted posting until I could say something without, "this thread is worthless".. on it... Please post more pictures when you get a chance

01-22-2008, 01:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
PrenupTB 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 346	Re: Picked up the Astra Nice car buddy. Looks amazing. Congrats and we need more pics.

01-22-2008, 06:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
Koasterking 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,909	Re: Picked up the Astra Congrats on the new ride! Yeah, it sticks that the car foesn't have a temp guage. But then again, my xB doesn't either. The blue is hot, but when I went to the dealership last thursday, black was hot, too. I'm going with blue. Can't wait to see more pics! __________________ I don't go fishing, I go fish sticking. How do you think we get the fish sticks?

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paul8488 Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 1990 Citroën Ax Posts: 14,550	Re: Picked up the Astra Dude, you rock! I love that car! Didn't know they were for sale yet. __________________ *It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.*

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01-22-2008, 07:42 AM	#23 (permalink)
isszy 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Drives: Holden VY Berlina Posts: 802	Re: Picked up the Astra Nice car. I'd love a Twin Top __________________ 2003 Holden Berlina Wagon (his) Factory dual fuel 17" VZ SV8 alloys SS Leather steering wheel Satin chrome gear & handbrake levers 1600kg towbar Calais fog lights FE2 suspension Mudflaps Holden rubber floormats (don't buy 'em, they wear through in 6 months) 2002 Holden Berlina Sedan (hers) Aftermarket dual fuel 17" International alloys Satin chrome gear & handbrake levers Mudflaps VY Series II rear bumper

01-22-2008, 07:48 AM	#24 (permalink)
SirRaven 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Body in Detroit, Heart in WISCONSIN Drives: 08 Saturn Astra 5dr XR Posts: 1,270	Re: Picked up the Astra Here we go a few more, plus that one larger. If someone whats a specific pic, let me know.

01-22-2008, 08:12 AM	#25 (permalink)
ksr 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bridgeville, PA Drives: 2004 CTS/2010 Camaro Posts: 2,435	Re: Picked up the Astra Congratulations. I saw my first ones at a dealer yesterday. Very nice. I really like the 3-door. I haven't driven one yet, but the first impression is that this car could be a real contender in this class. It looks refined and sporty. A good competitor for the Mazda 3 or any other compact. __________________ Current: '10 Chevrolet Camaro '04 Cadillac CTS Past: '90 Pontiac Firebird Formula (used) '02 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS '90 Buick Reatta (used) '98 Pontiac Trans Am convertible '97 Saturn SC1 '96 Dodge Avenger ES '95 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 '90 Pontiac Firebird Formula '87 Chevrolet Cavalier RS '86 Chevrolet Cavalier RS

01-22-2008, 08:18 AM	#26 (permalink)
MelvinJ 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,638	Re: Picked up the Astra Man, very, very sharp car! Congratulations! You've been waiting a long time for this day. This would make a good replacement for our Vibe. On the temp gauge issue: Is the engine temp available in the DIC? Seems like I've read that some cars have that stuff available in the DIC if you want it. Still not as good as a gauge, but cars rarely run hot these days anyway. 10-15 years ago you were much more likely to get a temp guage but no tach. At least this way is much better than that.

01-22-2008, 09:01 AM	#28 (permalink)
j_granlund 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Olmsted Falls,OH Drives: parents 05 cobalt base sedan with auto,spoiler,and Posts: 688	Re: Picked up the Astra Congrats on the car. Great color choice. __________________ those big flying thingies knocked my picture off the wall. Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65 I don't know if that worked. I did, however, teach her that prius = litter box...

01-22-2008, 09:13 AM	#29 (permalink)
Phoenix 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,472	Re: Picked up the Astra I didn't even think I would like the 5-door, but you picked a good color. Congrats SR! __________________ 1995 Buick Le Sabre 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

01-22-2008, 09:24 AM	#30 (permalink)
BusyBody 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,747	Re: Picked up the Astra Wow, what an awesome colour. Congratulations on your new car. I hope you enjoy it. __________________ 2008 Black Impala LTZ, titanium leather, sunroof, and Bose stereo.

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