Vauxhall Astra Estate (2004 - 2010) 1.7 CDTi 16V Club (100ps) 5d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Astra dosen't say much about me really, bt thats why they are such a great used buy
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They weren't overly impressed when I told them but I think they were surpriced when they saw the car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Its early days at the moment but if it proves to be reliable then I might
What are you likely to buy next?
I have only just bought this one but if my plan on winning the lottery works then may be a Ferrari!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
I like to think i got a good deal. it cost me £3900 from the car auction
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
bought the car from a car auction. not a big fan of vauxhall but this came up at the right price
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I was worried about how well it would drive as vauxhall always seemed to be knocked down for the road handling of their cars, but i was surprised how good it is. Its also very quiet at speed, unfortunatly the engine generates a lot of nose when crawing around town
What's it like to park?
it fine but those high windows make it harder to park than my previous Citroen Xsara.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I have only had the car for 1 month. but the interior seem easily marked from previous owner. The cigarette flap was missing and numerous small fittings, but easily replaced and cheap from Vauxhall dealer. the central locking is very nonsensitive.
What's most practical about your car?
The boot is deep for an average a small sized family car with a clever sliding cover. I can get two mountain bikes in the boot stood up. Far bigger than my old xsara estaes boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I like how the interior and exterior lights come on when you unlock it. the roof rails are also good as they don't stand proud of the roof very discrete.
