Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2004 - 2010) 1.7 CDTi Club (100ps) 5d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Classy, Professional, a little sporty

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Like the colour, comfy seats, space in the rear

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, Very good on motorways which is ideal for my job.

What are you likely to buy next?

Will consider a Peugeot 307 as I has one on hire for 3 months whilst I waited for my company car. Would give the new Astra a run for their money, loads of internal storage, more gadgets, very fun to drive.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£16,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Drive Company Car

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Company Car

What was the dealer like?

Unkown

What's it like to drive?

Very impressed with the responsive CDTI diesel engine, good suspension and power steering that make the drive feel very sporty. Noisy at first until engine wears in. Very comfortable. Feels like a very rugged powerful motor that also make you feel very executive. Handles well in all conditions. Disappointed with the standard Club features and lack of storage space. The front light casing is silver and shinny but it does looks a bit cheap and tacky. Buttons, controls, door handles, fixtures and fittings are of a high build quality with the exception of the interior light. Also disappointed that there are no lights above the rear passenger doors. Also feel very safe in car with all of the surrounding airbags. Turning circle is average, could be better. Very good APS brakes.

What's it like to park?

Very easy, good rear visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing so far. Had fun trying to remove the rear seat so that I could fully fold down the back seats flat. Eventually found that you can pull hard on the two rings on the front of the seat and then push it towards the rear of the car to unhook the two rear sides of the seat and can then fully remove it from the car. Putting it back in is fun as once the back is hooked back in on both sides, you need to push down hard on the two front parts of the seat to clip it back in place. At least it does come out though!

What's most practical about your car?

Cabin space, good sized engine for when the car is fully loaded, Very good bright light on rear of the car that's useful when unloading at night.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Steering wheel audio controls, interior light comes on when unlocking car and switching off engine.