Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) 1.7 CDTi 16V Exclusiv 5d (2010/60) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Its a car!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutely not. Ecoflex?? I think not - this is the most uneconomical diesel I've ever owned. I'm yet to get anywhere near the published figures for urban motoring, even on long, motorway journeys. My last 1.7 CDTi Astra (2005) was around 20 mpg more economical.
What are you likely to buy next?
This is my 7th and last Vauxhall Astra. My next car will be genuinely economical!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£15,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got a good deal through Partner's Programme
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good fuel economy promised
What was the dealer like?
OK when selling us the car - after sales service summed up in the phrase 'fobbed off'.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Car is fine to drive, handles pretty well but fails to excite
What's it like to park?
I actually find this car very difficult to reverse park - probably because of the restricted rear visibility
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
What's most practical about your car?
The interior is very good quality - streets ahead of the last astra
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
