Vauxhall Astra VXR (2005 - 2010) 2.0T 16V VXR 3d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it, a common phrase i hear is 'lets go in the VXR' gets a lot of attention and turns a lot of heads with its in your face styling.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes over and over.
What are you likely to buy next?
Gtc vxr / BMW 330d.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,700
When did you buy the car?
March 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got invited to a 'VIP event' which i imagine was just a sales booster, the car i ended up with was being bought in as a part ex from someone who bought a new GTC, got what i think is a great deal the similar articles on the net were fetching for around £12,500-£13,000.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted one since they came out!
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful, was a delay with the part exchange of the VXR but no complaints about the dealer!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic, Very responsive, I dont beleive the critics are correct, the power is very sharp but then again it has 240 bhp in a medium sized car, its going to be quick. Steering is sharp ride is firm power is endless!
What's it like to park?
Poor rear window view as in all sport hatch Astra's but good sized wing mirrors make up for lack of rear window view.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
What's most practical about your car?
Although the seats take up a lot more space than the more basic astras its never short on power when you need it. Nothing you dont expect from a hot hatch.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Chunky leather seats, Push start, Well designed bodykit.
