Other Vauxhall Astra (1998 - 2005) models:

  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Just an average car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would love another astra but a higher spec such as sxi/sri great cars.

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,495

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Average deal no hassle paid full money and full years road tax.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    As it was my second car i was looking for a car with power steering and loved the look of the Astra.

    What was the dealer like?

    Deal with them every time!

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    quite gutless being the 8v model but not too bad, could do with firmer suspension and better front end grip so big alloys and lowering a possibility.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing went wrong at all excellent car.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot space was plentyful for anyone.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Erm basic model so basically power steering and elec. mirrors