Other Vauxhall Astra (2004 - 2010) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not flash but slick...

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

    They love it, apart from the mother-in-law because it's too low to get in.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I like it and it's nice to drive but is quite thirsty when you put your foot down, so maybe I'd go for something more economical.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Having a family I quite like the Ford C-MAX.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,200

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I managed to get £300 off and had the back bumper resprayed so all in all quite happy.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Because it looked really nice and was in excellent condition... and I got it at a decent price.

    What was the dealer like?

    He was ok..easy to deal with, not pushy and helpful.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    For an SRi was expecting it to be a bit quicker without having to thrash it especially from first and second gear but when you're in higher gears it drives nice. Goes well on the motorway.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy to park, the power steering's superb.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No problems at all.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nice, easy feel to drive.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The sports button and alloys look cool.