Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch (2005 - 2010) 1.9 16V CDTi SRi (150ps) 3d (Exterior Pack) (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
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!)
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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?
£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
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Driving it
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.
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Living with it
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!!!