Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch (2005 - 2010) 1.6i 16V Design (115bhp) 3d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Young, good taste for car looks.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Family think its great looking and comfy to sit in. Neighbors are jealous "we dont like the shape", they don't even have a car -_- .. It's one of the best looking vauxhalls you can buy! You do turn a few heads when driving about, especially when they see your driving a car some people twice your age are driving.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, only if its the vxr though for some umph and pull!
What are you likely to buy next?
Astra vxr or audi s5.. In around 4 to 5 years that is.. Only just brought this and can see myself with it for a long time fingers crossed.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,800
When did you buy the car?
November 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car was clean so I went for it. Came with 6 months road tax.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap, great looking, low insurance group as being 20 years old.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful friendly.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very surprised it only being a 1.6 and has enough power to propel it no matter what driving mood your in. Decent acceleration would compare accelaration with an audi a6 avant 2.0tdi 140bhp. Very smooth drive, low road noise when roads are dry.. More road noise when roads are wet compared to my fathers audi a6 which is silent even when roads are wet but I know that audis a luxury brand and vauxhal an entry level brand. Handles corners great.
What's it like to park?
There's no point using the back window for reverse or parallel parking, you can hardly see anything out of it. Just use the door mirrors instead not too hard to park.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing so far. Only had it a week.
What's most practical about your car?
Decent sized boot for a sport hatch.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto lights and aux port. cd30 audio is a little shitty when compared to an audi bose system. It sounds "airy".
