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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    looks great, it is a vauxhall, isn't it ?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no, need something a bit bigger due to family.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    astra 1.9 150 cdti sri estate.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £15,575

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Best looking hatch on the road today.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    loads of low and mid-range torque, make it a joy to drive .

    What's it like to park?

    slightly awkward due to low thick rear pillars, other than that ok.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Car came brand new without drivers seat height adjuster Vauxhall confirmed it was fitted, took it to dealer they couldn't believe it wasn't fitted, and was rectified straight away.

    What's most practical about your car?

    MPG very good.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    bi - xenon adaptive foward headlights, all other car headlights look dim against these. " brilliant ".