Vauxhall Astra Coupe (2000 - 2004) 1.8i 16v 2d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
young sorty maybe a bit of a boyracer
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
very nice sparkles inn the sun
Would you buy this car again and why?
no only due to the fact that the fuel consumption is terrible
What are you likely to buy next?
a bora tdi 130 highline
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,100
When did you buy the car?
February 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
i sopose the car was cheap at the time but needed tyres all round
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
looks sporty quick for a 19 yr old
What was the dealer like?
not all that helpfull
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very nice always stuck to the road and quick especialy for a young driver 8.5-60mph plenty of power even at motorway speeds
What's it like to park?
can be tricky sometimes as the back of the car is high up so it is hard to judge your distance
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
failed its mot on a broken rear spring and a broken subframe under the seat wheel bearing started to go and intermitant starting faults
What's most practical about your car?
large boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
rear irmshir spoiler greatly improves the look of the car
