Vauxhall Astra Coupe (2000 - 2004) 1.8i 16v 2d (2003/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone agree's its a good looking car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
In reality its unlikely i'd buy another myself but I would certainly recommend one
What are you likely to buy next?
alpha 159
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted something sporty looking as standard but with reasonable running costs
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good for the class of car, Lotus had a lot to do with the development of the suspension apparantly and it shows.
What's it like to park?
Not the best, the passenger side blind spot swallows whole counties and the driver side's not much better!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only problem so far is that the passenger door seal keeps coming off.
What's most practical about your car?
Decent sized boot and on the motorway it's surprisingly frugal, 40mpg easily although its more like 31/32 round town
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated leather!
