Vauxhall Astra Estate (2004 - 2010) 1.7 CDTi 16V Club (80ps) 5d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Smart and adaptable.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Useful and fairly economical.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes relatively inexpensive to run and repair.Enjoyable driving with good suspension brakes and engine just right.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Astra estate or other estate.
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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?
£2,200
When did you buy the car?
October 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes the guy needed to sell because he'd bought a van for business.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Estate version for dogs and loads of outdoor gear to go in.
What was the dealer like?
Not a dealer.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Cruises at just over 60 at 2200 revs best economy 52 mpg. Well "accelerate well"when required.
What's it like to park?
Easy enough for an eastate mirrors good and adjustable from inside.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The starter became temperamental in 2011 and was replace for £65.00 fitted it myself. Oil pumps procket came adrift in 2013 costing £126.00 in replacement parts (pump and sprocket.). Air con re gassed and checked for leaks but after a year still u/s.Dealer visit next time.
What's most practical about your car?
Massive space inside take out front pass seat and able to fit a 8 foot 3 kayak in with ease!!!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Radio controls on steering wheel.
