Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch (2005 - 2010) 1.9 16V CDTi SRi (150ps) 3d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Its says i like the image of the VXR but i aint daft enough to pay for it or live with the stress of it. This version is relaxing to drive with a nice bit of power under the bonnet it leaves a lot of cars standing.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all like it but it is my 26th in 9 years so they dont expect to see it for long.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No but only because i like too many cars out there , this car is great at what it offers to the buyer.
What are you likely to buy next?
Id like the 1 series 3 door 123d , i love their looks and having owned 4 of the 120d 1 series in the past i know how great (if cramped) they are to drive.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,495
When did you buy the car?
June 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
I didnt get the best deal i could have got perhaps more for my trade-in but a car showroom to most of us is like a kid in a sweetshop its "i want it , i want it" scenario.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted something with good looks , MPG and some torque all in a diesel.
What was the dealer like?
Great , Nice Guy down to earth not too pushy or too over the top with the i wanna be your mate,pal.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great no problems at all , real easy to adjust to, pedals set just right seating just right , view just right cant argue really.
What's it like to park?
The rear view aint that great giving a small window to judge out of and the big chunky rear pillars do obstruct and dis-orientate but only the worst drivers will bump this as its not a big car and is quite narrow.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing i can think of , the centre display screen could be easier to use but no real hiccups in ownership.
What's most practical about your car?
The Fuel Economy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Without doubt the SPORT button it makes such a big difference to the car it feels like an extra 50bhp has been added and really makes the car shift.
