The Opel Astra is now sold as the (GM) Saturn Astra (same car, just added American safety features like the bumper, etc and the Saturn logo instead of the Opel). I just bought one and I love it. I was deciding between the Astra, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, and Suzuki SX4.

The only things I miss are the cup holders in the right place and the many compartments that many American cars have. The Saturn ION, while not a popular car, had many compartments. Women love compartments in cars to put things in and stay organized... :o)



>>This is 4-5 years old, but here is my car:
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>>http://www.euroncap.com/tests/opel_vauxhall_astra_2004/185.aspx
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>It was hard to get five stars 4-5 years before. That shows Astra is a really good car.
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>Hey! I know Opel is a GM brand but I didn't know it is selling at USA. Astra is a good car for a family. Isn't that small for an american? :)
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>I know your folk like big cars and big engines?
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>This is my car:
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>http://www.euroncap.com/tests/fiat_stilo_2005/222.aspx
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>It's not safetly as like as Astra but not bad so much.
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>Do you know the new generation of Astra will be sell at 2009. Than your car's second hand prices will be down... Maybe it's time to change your car... >:-)