Other Vauxhall Astra (1991 - 1998) models:

  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I have not got loads `o` money or have maxed out my credit card and started running about in an unisured big 4x4 Rover or whatever with petrol gauge on empty all the time.

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

    Not allot to be honest they havn`t really noticed the car which tells me they think it is an ordinary run around.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I may do ,be it a later model.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I have not got a clue ,I suppose I will let this one throw in the towel first before considering another.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £350

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I Was offered the car cheapish from a man that was moving abroad at the time.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Bog standard pretty straightforward slowish hatchback.but overall acceptable.0-60 next Christmas!

    What's it like to park?

    Standard stuff again ,average.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Fortunately it has been pretty reliable up to now ,just had to fit 3 part worn tyres and a bit of welding to rear sill to get it through M.O.T.guy at the garage said it was not a bad motor considering it is now 16 years old.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Well it starts first time ,P.A.steering makes it a bit easier to drive and park,and the ride isn`t too bad I suppose.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I don`t think it has any with all due respect to the car.