Other Vauxhall Astra (2004 - 2010) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I am slightly too adventurous for a Focus

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

    Impressed, especially the Pan-roof

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Nope - this is a company car, and would go for something more out of the ordinary

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Due to retire soon, so will then get to drive the Type R more (the wife drives it at the moment!)

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £19,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Company Car so no deal

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Company Car

    What was the dealer like?

    Delivery fine, but had to wait for delivery - probably because I ordered the panaramic roof

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent for a diesel a bit of a tractor at startup, but quiet when underway. Sport setting firms everything up and quite grippy - though I also have a Honda Civic Type R, and it's nothing like that!

    What's it like to park?

    OK with rear sensors.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Everything works and is where it should be - boot is tiny though, and visibility poor

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Panaramic roof and the 'sport' button - should be able to set it 'on' as default. Hate the stupid 'toggle' indicator switch though - it is actually quite dangerous!!!