Vauxhall Astra VXR (2012 - 2015) 2.0T 16V VXR 3d (2012/62) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I have taste.

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

Everyone passes comments on how nice the car looks - even going to the shops you get people commenting on it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. Even with the stone chip issue at the start it's just an immense car to drive/own. The exhaust noise the handling and the comfort are all second to none.

What are you likely to buy next?

Vauxhall

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£23,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes a very good deal. Used them quite a bit in the past.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

The colour, looks, performance and interior.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

In a word brilliant. It can do the mundane trip to the shops (not that driving the car is ever mundane) or when you want to go and blast the cobwebs away it's more than capable. You have to get used to the number of people that stop and stare at the car.

What's it like to park?

Can sometimes feel a little wide.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Picked up an insane number of stone chips in a very short time. Vauxhall have since carried out a full respray and the car has been fine since.

What's most practical about your car?

The amount of space on the inside.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Seats, engine or the differential.