Other Vauxhall Astra (2009 - 2018) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It says that I would like to buy a super-fast car without my wife noticing what's going on.

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

    Nice. But they don't know what it can really do.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - see all other answers.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Nothing on the horizon at the moment.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £13,000

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - was a nearly - new car with less than 3,000 miles. Had been on Motability Finance so I suspect the 1st purchaser didn't find the car fitted their needs and / or didn't keep up the payments. Either way someone else took the hit.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    NB my version is a 2013/63 plate but this isn't available as a selection in the drop-down menu.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good independent small dealer operating out of front driveway!

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Brilliant. Goes like a rocket yet, sticks to the road like glue and is very easy to drive.

    What's it like to park?

    Fine - the parking sensors are a bit sensitive and seem to bleep all the time. I think I would have preferred rear sensors only.

  • 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?

    500 litres of bootspace.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Nothing in particular.