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2008 Saturn Astra

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todras

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I'll wait for the F/I Redline version. I like the M3s better.

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http://www.canadiandriver.com/galleries/2008/index.php?level=album&id=1&page=1
 
You want ugly in that catagory? Versa? I think the Redline has potential. The radio is whack in the Astra as well as the battery. Base at 130hp. Yesh.
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Beans said:
Ugly, couldn't make that car nice.
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Compare that to the new focus.

The Astra is going to WRECK focus sales, since Ford doesn't offer that car in hatch form anymore, which is STUPID.

I am interested in the Astra myself, even the base 1.8L motor puts down 140 horses, which isnt bad at all. If a redline comes out this probably will be the first car I buy new :D
 
ehh its like 138hp 125 tq

Quarter mile in 16.83 at 84 mph.

If a redline came out it would be in the 240 hp range. like the VXR Astra over seas...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QhS6FKeP1s

my_black99svt said:
It is ugly. It will be a flop.

The new focus will flop too. Not because of the astra but because it has stupid gills on the side.
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I wouldnt be so sure... GM has never really offered a good hatchback car... The Astra actually finally fills that slot, and since the Focus isnt offered as a hatch anymore, people who want an american Hatchback are going to be forced to head over the Astra, and I THINK when people actually look at it, they will like it.

It has potential, and since the saturn Aura has done so well, I expect the same from the Astra, considering it looks like a mini Aura.
 
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BAD SVT said:
about that car that looks like a nissan versa. it just seemed to me that u guys were drooling over this thing. i guess its just my opinion, but i wouldnt give that car be it redline or blueline version one full look.
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the 4 door model has some minor resemblances, but the 2 door model (which could eventually become a redline, looks much better. I probably would get a 2 door.

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Possible redline?
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I agree, the 3 door astra looks A LOT better than the focus.

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There's just no comparison.

P.S. I think this was the picture you were looking for:
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Vauxhall Astra VXR
 
Man i just think it needs a front spoiler to look more balanced. Sorta like our splitter. I think its gonna sell better than the focus
 
LilCe98 said:
Man i just think it needs a front spoiler to look more balanced. Sorta like our splitter. I think its gonna sell better than the focus
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Even though I dont like the looks, I am going to hold the same opinion. The new focus is just one big fail. I think its disgusting that they let this happen.
 
cnewton44 said:
Even though I dont like the looks, I am going to hold the same opinion. The new focus is just one big fail. I think its disgusting that they let this happen.
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i know ford doesnt have nitwits working there, so its gatta be intentional to put out a hideous version of a car thats kept them in business over the years. why else would they do sumthn so apparently stupid?
 
PurpleMystique said:
So the Redline edition of their small car will have 35 more horsepower than the Redline edition of their larger car?
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Why are you questioning me? I was going based upon the models they sell in europe...

What redline version are you refering too? the Ion? The astra is replacing the Ion last I knew...
 
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