Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1998 - 2005) 1.6i 16V SXi (103ps) 3d (2004/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Speedy but not to chavy
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it
Would you buy this car again and why?
if i would then i would buy the VXR
What are you likely to buy next?
Seat Leon TDi 150 FR
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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?
£3,500
When did you buy the car?
November 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, FSH, good mileage. overall beautiful car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Not to big, but big enough
What was the dealer like?
not to bad, quite helpful
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Beautiful, very quick for a 1.6... i got 126mph of out this!! handles very good around corners if u have the SXI twinport
What's it like to park?
not to bad but hard to see out of tinted windows at the rear
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing has gone since i have bought this car which was 2 years ago... only basic wear and tear of the tyres and brakes which i have had to replace, apart from that it is very reliable
What's most practical about your car?
The sporty feel of it, not very good MPG around town but decent enough on motorway
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electronic windows, ABS, AC, sport seats and of course the Twinport SXI injection
