Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch (2005 - 2010) 1.6i 16V Design 3d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
youthful, fun and stylish
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all really like it, my wife-to-be's family all have vauxhalls but agree none are as nice as mine!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but the turbo version for a bit more kick and shove :-)
What are you likely to buy next?
..........VXR!!!!! Unless I end up with kids, in that case maybe a Signum estate or A skoda octavia VRS
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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?
£0
When did you buy the car?
July 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a very good deal for the age and mileage (15000 on an 07 plate) they also gave £1000 or my old fabia 1.4
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good looking car! Very low mileage even for an 07 plate (I know it is down as a 56 but they didn't give me the choice of an 07!).sturdy build and good reliability, quite quick
What was the dealer like?
Friendly, helpfull, they did not pressure me into anything and had no problems with browsing before and after the sale
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I find it good to drive. there is hardly any roll in the corners! straight line speed is actually not bad but then again it is a 1.6 and goes well! It is not the fastest car out there but certainly not the slowest. If you want a really fast 'sports car'...buy one instead. I would possibly upgrade to a turbo charged version.However at the moment, I am very happy with it.
What's it like to park?
Difficult. You need to take more time and use your wing mirrors more than usual.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing as such. My board computer doesn't work however when I took it into the vauxhall garage they told me it doesn't have one....then why do I have the buttons for it????
What's most practical about your car?
To be honest not much but then again at the moment I don't need to be practical, I am young and don't have kids!! plenty of legroom up front.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The auto lights/wipers and rear view mirror are all really trick features....still angry about my Board Computer though!
