Vauxhall Astra Estate (2004 - 2010) 1.6i 16V SXi 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That you were ripped off!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Originally they loved it, sporty estate, great for work, now gathering dust, and I'm back to driving my partner's 17 year old Rover!
Would you buy this car again and why?
No way, no how, not even if you gave me a free one that not only drove itself, but did the gardening and ironing on it's days off!
What are you likely to buy next?
A Renault I think.... or maybe just stick with my ever-reliable Rover.....
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£15,500
When did you buy the car?
April 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
I thought so at the time..... good warranty and servicing plan
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed an estate for work
What was the dealer like?
Seemed slightly disinterested
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not enough experience to comment! (see above)
What's it like to park?
Easy.... its the best car I've ever had for stopping still!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I write this review while looking outside to my beautiful Astra estate, which has a nice man from the AA under the bonnet. I wouldn't mind, but it only came back from Vauxhall's head office yesterday, having been off the road more times in the last 11 months than its been on. Various problems.... such as (to name those I can remember): Pulling to one side when braking Starting only when it wants to go out, which doesn't necessarily coincide with when I want to go out. Going clunk as a type of Vauxhall "hello" whenever you first reach 12mph on any journey. Headlight & Taillight clusters filling with water and/or condensation. All dashboard lights coming on, or going off, like an olympic synchronised swimming team Deciding it's tired, and therefore refuses to go over 1500 rpm, no matt
What's most practical about your car?
Well, the boots great, the inside is practical and functional, and when it's actually working it's not a bad car!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sat Nav.... but then I bought that myself!
