Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2004 - 2010) 1.7 CDTi 16V ecoFLEX Design (110ps) 5d Owner Review
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In their own words
What I like: Handles and drives well on the motorway, comfortably takes corners, reasonable fuel economy, good cruise control and Bluetooth works well.
Dislike: Very difficult to park, particularly reverse as visibility from the back is poor. Front pillar restricts visibility at roundabouts. Not comfortable to drive around town as it feels clumsy and is noisy. Noisy at idle, 3 garages said this can't be fixed. Some of the CDT letters have fallen off the back. Door rubber seal is coming loose. In car speakers sound muffled. It might be 6 years old now but it is just awful and the worst purchase I ever made. I paid £6700 sixteen months ago and will be looking at about £2500 when I sell as can't bear it a minute longer. £4200 plus 1k repairs on 16 months use is ridiculous. I'm getting a new car on finance this time and it won't be a Vauxhall.
How reliable do you find the car?
In 12 months ownership it has broken down 3 times and been in the garage about 6 times. It has an nasty idle noise that can't be fixed and I've spent about 1k on repairs. It now has yet another issue with loss of power and stalling.About their car
- Fuel type Diesel
- When purchased March 2015
- Condition when bought Used
- Current Mileage 69,000 miles
- Average MPG 50 mpg
