Wanna see the Astra?

coaster.n3rd · 08-03-2007, 01:34 PM

Buy a car from me.

August 25th my store and our sister store will be having our 4th annual drive-in event. The Compuware arena in Plymouth,Michigan has drive-in movies during the summer, once a year our two stores get together and rent all three screens and hold this free event for our newest and long standing customers and it is a smash every time.

Prior to the movies starting we have games, prizes and fun things before the movies as it starts at 7 and the movies start at sun set (usually 10:00 pm) and we always have cars parked to show off. This year we contacted the Saturn Mobile Events Team and they said there is no reason why we will not have an Astra there for us to show off. I'm really excited about this as it will be the first time I get to see an Astra in person. I have no idea if it will be open for us to sit in or if it will just be on display. So if you are in the area, try to sneak a peek from the road unless you bought a Saturn from us recently, then you can come get some tickets.

FYI, we had an Aura last year prior to its official lunch/sale date.

CobaltSScrazy · 08-03-2007, 05:07 PM

trade an ion for a Cobalt SS to your dealership and i'll buy it from you!

CobaltSScrazy

PS: the current car isn't at the dealership. pleading my case w/ mom tomorrow morning finance wise. if she says yes and the car isn't down here, will buy one back in MI, prob. will need help finding a Red/Black/Silver one if you have some generous spare time?!?!?

please!

CobaltSScrazy

civilzues · 08-03-2007, 07:56 PM

let me know if it will be there. If so, I will make the hour drive to see it!!

91 s-10baja · 08-03-2007, 08:37 PM

Yes please! can you bring it to Seatle please... ahahah

Koasterking · 08-03-2007, 08:41 PM

Too bad I'm not there to experience it.

BTW, when will the Astra hit dealerships?

gmhashope · 08-05-2007, 03:36 PM

Late November is when the first few are supposed to start arriving but advertising of the Astra won't start until January.

Xenon · 08-06-2007, 09:43 PM

I'd honsetly wish that the Astra came with a more powerful engine. I just have a feeling that the 1.8 is going to be a slug.

civilzues · 08-07-2007, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenon

I'd honsetly wish that the Astra came with a more powerful engine. I just have a feeling that the 1.8 is going to be a slug.

agreed.

gmhashope · 08-07-2007, 10:46 PM

The 180 hp turbo I4 should be standard because GM is losing money on every Astra they sell to NA so they should just go all out.

BeatFace · 08-07-2007, 11:25 PM

The 1.8L is going to be fine. It makes 140HP, which is only 8 or so shy of the 2.2L I4 that the Cobalt has currently. The Opel version gets excellent gas mileage, far better that anything that GM currently has over here.

I can't wait to see one in person. I wish they would come sooner, because I can't wait until November to buy a car.

Strapping.Young.Lad · 08-07-2007, 11:37 PM

I saw the Astra 4 months ago in person.

Xenon · 08-08-2007, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeatFace

The 1.8L is going to be fine. It makes 140HP, which is only 8 or so shy of the 2.2L I4 that the Cobalt has currently. The Opel version gets excellent gas mileage, far better that anything that GM currently has over here.

I can't wait to see one in person. I wish they would come sooner, because I can't wait until November to buy a car.

I have a 1.8L Matrix and its a dog. And I'm dead sure its lighter than what the Astra is.

**paul8488** · 08-08-2007, 02:49 AM

My brother in law really wants to buy a Saturn Astra when it comes out. We were talking about it with my sister yesterday, and she said "But where is it made?" When we finally convinced her that it's coming from Belgium and not the US she sort of softened to the idea (because she likes the idea of it), but hates the idea of buying it if it's built in the US, alongside the Cobalt or something! I don't really know where this opinion comes from, but it's again another example of how hard the domestics have to work to get people to consider them! Still, looks like they might seriously consider the Astra now! Yay!

kmacleod · 08-08-2007, 04:09 AM

If there is a way (to let us future Saturn Astra owners) to sit in the car, I might make the 2 hr trip to Plymouth w/my wife. Going to IKEA afterwards, will justify the trip.......

Ken

08-03-2007, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
coaster.n3rd 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 5,059 Miles SE of Dutch Harbor Drives: 2008 Saturn Aura XE 2.4 I-4 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Posts: 3,794	Wanna see the Astra? Buy a car from me. August 25th my store and our sister store will be having our 4th annual drive-in event. The Compuware arena in Plymouth,Michigan has drive-in movies during the summer, once a year our two stores get together and rent all three screens and hold this free event for our newest and long standing customers and it is a smash every time. Prior to the movies starting we have games, prizes and fun things before the movies as it starts at 7 and the movies start at sun set (usually 10:00 pm) and we always have cars parked to show off. This year we contacted the Saturn Mobile Events Team and they said there is no reason why we will not have an Astra there for us to show off. I'm really excited about this as it will be the first time I get to see an Astra in person. I have no idea if it will be open for us to sit in or if it will just be on display. So if you are in the area, try to sneak a peek from the road unless you bought a Saturn from us recently, then you can come get some tickets. FYI, we had an Aura last year prior to its official lunch/sale date. __________________ 'I've seen the next Cadillac STS replacement and it looks damn good... like a ****ing Bentley.' - Unclassified GM exec. 'I had no respect for the 55 mph limit and I took great delight in breaking the limit I can assure you.' www.32hours7minutes.com

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CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: Wanna see the Astra? trade an ion for a Cobalt SS to your dealership and i'll buy it from you! CobaltSScrazy PS: the current car isn't at the dealership. pleading my case w/ mom tomorrow morning finance wise. if she says yes and the car isn't down here, will buy one back in MI, prob. will need help finding a Red/Black/Silver one if you have some generous spare time?!?!? please! CobaltSScrazy __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

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08-06-2007, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Xenon 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,606	Re: Wanna see the Astra? I'd honsetly wish that the Astra came with a more powerful engine. I just have a feeling that the 1.8 is going to be a slug. __________________

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gmhashope 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,954	Re: Wanna see the Astra? The 180 hp turbo I4 should be standard because GM is losing money on every Astra they sell to NA so they should just go all out. __________________

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BeatFace 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Drives: Chevy Cavalier or Pontiac Vibe (haven't decided) Posts: 42	Re: Wanna see the Astra? The 1.8L is going to be fine. It makes 140HP, which is only 8 or so shy of the 2.2L I4 that the Cobalt has currently. The Opel version gets excellent gas mileage, far better that anything that GM currently has over here. I can't wait to see one in person. I wish they would come sooner, because I can't wait until November to buy a car.

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Strapping.Young.Lad 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Drives: 1982 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 Diesel W/ 4" Lift kit Posts: 6,887	Re: Wanna see the Astra? I saw the Astra 4 months ago in person. __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, 6.2L Detroit Diesel. Dana 44 Front end, GM 14B Semi Floater Rear, Lifted 4", 33" BFG Mud Terrains It Eats Tundras, Titans and Ridgelines for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Formerly Known As: FordRules

08-08-2007, 02:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 12,699	Re: Wanna see the Astra? My brother in law really wants to buy a Saturn Astra when it comes out. We were talking about it with my sister yesterday, and she said "But where is it made?" When we finally convinced her that it's coming from Belgium and not the US she sort of softened to the idea (because she likes the idea of it), but hates the idea of buying it if it's built in the US, alongside the Cobalt or something! I don't really know where this opinion comes from, but it's again another example of how hard the domestics have to work to get people to consider them! Still, looks like they might seriously consider the Astra now! Yay! __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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kmacleod 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: AZO Drives: 02 Montana, 88 Fiero GT Posts: 607	Re: Wanna see the Astra? If there is a way (to let us future Saturn Astra owners) to sit in the car, I might make the 2 hr trip to Plymouth w/my wife. Going to IKEA afterwards, will justify the trip....... Ken

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