Vauxhall Astra Coupe (2000 - 2004) 2.2i 16v Bertone 2d (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

i think it looks good and when its polished can be a head turner

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

i thinks my friends wish they could afford the insurence to get one

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes definatly its quick stylish and easy to make small mods on

What are you likely to buy next?

the same again only newer and a convertible for the lovely british weather

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,050

When did you buy the car?

January 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes fantastic the company made the mistake of sending a young member of staff with me on the test drive, he quite happily told me they hadnt sold a car for a month and this car had been on the forcourt for a while. i think he must have saved us a few hundred quid top boy

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It was the only car both my wife (who doesnt drive) and i could agree on

What was the dealer like?

very good had a small problem with the registration but they sorted it quickly

What's it like to drive?

good doesnt half take off in second and first, the best thing is from the front it kinda looks like a normal astra at traffic lights which can be fun when you pull up next to young lads in there saxos. the seats are a little uncomfotable but keep you routed in place on corners and dont even thinka about a sunday drive on bumpy lanes you feel every bump in the road but the suspension helps keep you glued

What's it like to park?

not great the high back and the sloping back window can make parking hard

Have you had any problems with the car?

Touch wood not yet

What's most practical about your car?

not alot now we have a wee one, brilliant fun though

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

cruise control seems to accelarate faster then the pedal