Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1998 - 2005) 1.7 DTi 16V Envoy 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Broke young guy
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends laugh at it as I’ve had 2 other cars which were much better than this. Wife loves the economy
Would you buy this car again and why?
NEVER, seems like the problem with the injector pump is a common fault, and an expensive one as well.
What are you likely to buy next?
Volkswagen Golf TDi or Focus TDCI
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,200
When did you buy the car?
October 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
No Way, initially the salesman wasn’t pushy, however he faked the service history, and gave bogus receipts.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap run around
What was the dealer like?
Chariots of Romford AVOID!!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Boring and Dull. Non ABS brake which is a major down point on a 02 plate car!
What's it like to park?
Easy Peasy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
It was fine until last week when the injector pump failed, nightmare of a job. One garage told me it’s going to cost £2700, found another mechanic hopefully his a bit more realistic.
What's most practical about your car?
Economy
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None!!
