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Joe Astra replied to the discussion Interesting Three Weeks. 1 day ago

About Me:: I could not wait for the new Saturn Astra to come out. The first time I read about it in an enthusiast magazine, I knew that was the car for me.

It was worth the wait! I LOVE my Saturn Astra!!!

At 2:32pm on April 15, 2008, Joe Astra said…: Hi Todd,

My Astra does attract attention. All of the comments have been very positive. Most often, people ask "what is it?" The next question that comes up is "what kind of gas mileage does it get?" Out of the four times I have filled up, I have had gas mileage of; 29.5, 36.0, 37.1 and 36.5! This is a mix of city and highway driving. About 50/50. I did manual gas mileage calculations just to assure the on-board computer was correct...it was!

Here was what was important to me in my buying decision -

#1 High quality and high content. I wanted a small car with large car features.

#2 Safety. I wanted the most safety features available knowing that I was going to be driving in a state that has the highest per capita truck and SUV to cars ratio.

#3 Handling. I wanted that "glued to the pavement" feeling. Boy, does this car deliver! This is the ultimate fun to drive car!

#4 Gas mileage. I wanted to be in the mid 20's to mid 30's mpg range, city/highway respectively.

Here was a bonus that the Astra delivered - Great looks and exclusivity. I did not want a belly button car. You know, belly button...everybody has one.

I could not be more pleased with my Astra and the way the dealership handled the transaction. First class all of the way!

At 12:05pm on April 15, 2008, Tom Folger said…: Congrats, do you get alot of looks on the Road. Not too many on the road in CO. What pushed you over the edge... so that you knew it was the car for you?