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jin1481 · 07-23-2008, 10:02 AM

Been thinking about getting the Saturn Astra for awhile, and now that is starting to become more a of reality, so I started to look at a couple of other cars in the same class. Heres what I got:

All cars are 5sp Manual, have yet to drive any of them

2008 Saturn Astra XR 3dr - $19,850 - Pros: 28/32mpg, GM, fresh new look for the US, tried and true in Europe, good stereo and heated seats, sporty suspension; Cons: weak sounding 138hp 1.8l Eco-tech

2009 Mitsu Lancer GTS 4dr - $20,665 - Pros: Sportiest at 170hp and tuned suspension, kick butt 650watt stereo, good looking; Cons: highest price, 21/28mpg, import, ricer boy image

2009 Subie Impreza 2.5i 5dr - $19,640 - Pros: Most space and cargo, subie all wheel drive, lowest price; Cons: 20/27mpg, looks aren't that great, import, weak stereo

Just fishing for thoughts here and suggestions, I here great things about the HHR but it has no apeal to me at all, I'm 23 so things like stereos and looks matter, but they don't beat out praticality.

Thanks for staying with me this long, all comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated

07-23-2008, 10:02 AM	#1
jin1481 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sicklerville Posts: 530 iTrader: (0)	Looking at getting a new car Been thinking about getting the Saturn Astra for awhile, and now that is starting to become more a of reality, so I started to look at a couple of other cars in the same class. Heres what I got: All cars are 5sp Manual, have yet to drive any of them 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3dr - $19,850 - Pros: 28/32mpg, GM, fresh new look for the US, tried and true in Europe, good stereo and heated seats, sporty suspension; Cons: weak sounding 138hp 1.8l Eco-tech 2009 Mitsu Lancer GTS 4dr - $20,665 - Pros: Sportiest at 170hp and tuned suspension, kick butt 650watt stereo, good looking; Cons: highest price, 21/28mpg, import, ricer boy image 2009 Subie Impreza 2.5i 5dr - $19,640 - Pros: Most space and cargo, subie all wheel drive, lowest price; Cons: 20/27mpg, looks aren't that great, import, weak stereo Just fishing for thoughts here and suggestions, I here great things about the HHR but it has no apeal to me at all, I'm 23 so things like stereos and looks matter, but they don't beat out praticality. Thanks for staying with me this long, all comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated __________________ Thats cute, my grandma really likes her civic too No longer and F-Body owner. 1994 Z28 LT1 A4 - Sold 1991 RS TBI M5 - Sold 1975 Stingray M4 - New Toy 2008 Impreza 2.5i M5 DD Last edited by jin1481; 07-23-2008 at 10:03 AM.