Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1998 - 2005) 1.7 CDTi 16V Sport 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Perhaps that Vauxhall = reasonable comfort and reliability at a very reasonable price
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
no negative comments
Would you buy this car again and why?
no - the power to weight ratio was terrible. Decent MPG can only be had on a motorway at 55mph. Suggest mpg is 64 however driven at 70mph you get mroe like 54
What are you likely to buy next?
not sure
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid £8,000 for the car 8 months old and £4K miles on it so yes I feel I got a great deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Economy
What was the dealer like?
Good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The drive is very good - firm, confident however the engine is very much underpowered. 75bhp I think from a 1.7 diesel is just not enough. 5 Gears is hard work also
What's it like to park?
easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Boot space is excellent - class eladign in my opinion and there is plenty room in the back
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air Con
