Vauxhall Astra Coupe (2000 - 2004) 1.8i 16v 2d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
alot as i was only 18 when i bought it
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
nice, but a bit of work needed to be done to paintwork, dashboard and front bumper
Would you buy this car again and why?
no, not much fun to drive, but the turbo would be nice
What are you likely to buy next?
2 litre focus on throttle bodies pushing out 185 bhp
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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?
£0
When did you buy the car?
June 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes, the astra had the same mileage as the focus but was newer by a year
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It had more power than the 1.8 focus, and it looked great in silver with red leathers
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
slow in first, average in second, not that quick but does 130 downhill
What's it like to park?
hard- big bum
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
had to replace battery, thats it!
What's most practical about your car?
big boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
heated seats
