Other Vauxhall Astra (1998 - 2005) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    alot as i was only 18 when i bought it

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    nice, but a bit of work needed to be done to paintwork, dashboard and front bumper

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no, not much fun to drive, but the turbo would be nice

    What are you likely to buy next?

    2 litre focus on throttle bodies pushing out 185 bhp

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    yes, the astra had the same mileage as the focus but was newer by a year

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It had more power than the 1.8 focus, and it looked great in silver with red leathers

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    slow in first, average in second, not that quick but does 130 downhill

    What's it like to park?

    hard- big bum

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    had to replace battery, thats it!

    What's most practical about your car?

    big boot

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    heated seats