Vauxhall Astra Estate (2004 - 2010) 1.7 CDTi 16V Club (100ps) 5d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Family guy.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Liked it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never as it was plagued with constant faults.
What are you likely to buy next?
Similar size.
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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?
£5,800
When did you buy the car?
August 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good trade in price good reputation.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good car reviews and low milage.
What was the dealer like?
Very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Responsive good view practical and economical.
What's it like to park?
As an estate it was always going to be a little longer to park but light steering made it easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Everything .at first hole in radiator repaired under warranty then; holes in various coolant pipes usualy after other work or service causing more labour charges. alternator then alternator pulley various springs front and back replaced a turbo blew then within 2 months the replacement failed (replaced under years warranty)each time thought would keep car as so much spent on it finally when coolant and oil loss started to happen got rid of car.
What's most practical about your car?
Big boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
