Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) 1.4T 16V SE (140bhp) 5d (2010/60) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Can not afford anything better!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My wife really likes it despite being bad to park.my daughter has a corsa which she much prefers! She finds the rear seating claustrophobic and not very comfortable. Several neighbours like the look of it!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not. It does not have enough room in it .boot space is poor. A pillars give a large blind spot.and for the interior width the car is far to wide. This matters on B roads.( yes I know it is all safety related but I do not like it!).
What are you likely to buy next?
I do not really know.possibily a vw Passatt ,c class merc. May be it is time for a change we have had nine vauxhalls in a row.all of which have been good value for money family cars.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£13,800
When did you buy the car?
May 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
We felt at the time.it was a reasonable price.considering what the original price had been.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Down sizing from 2.2 cd vectra (2001).
What was the dealer like?
He was pleasant and helpfull.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Goes well ,handles well and brakes well.feels stable on the motor way but a big grumble is having to work hard at changing gears on A roads to stay in the power band (this is where I miss my old diesel vecra).
What's it like to park?
It is really awful .poor rear vision ,a nose you cannot see.and it has poor mirrors .
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Water pump failure. But they botched the job by fitting a handed gasket the wrong way around.this happened after three previous failed attempts to sort out the overheating. Ps. All done under warranty.
What's most practical about your car?
Good sized doors.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Blue tooth.
