Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2004 - 2010) 1.6 Club 5d (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Nothing

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

Nice looking

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, too many silly features, for eg: silly shaped rear doors that if opened quick give a nice sharp dig in the ribs. Stupid indicator and wiper stalks, you never know when they are on or off. Anonying seatbelt warning light and sound. Instruments lights on all the time, in the dark you forget to switch the lights on

What are you likely to buy next?

A Ford, my old Mondeo was a dream conpared to this

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes, good price and trade in deal

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Fancied a change

What was the dealer like?

Local recommended by family member

What's it like to drive?

When pulling away clutch is noisy, judders and makes a clunking noise when taking up drive. performance poor at low revs, and fuel economy poor, would estimate between 22 and 24 MPG both urban and motorway.

What's it like to park?

Easy, although tailgate give the impression that you are nearer to things

Have you had any problems with the car?

After about three days of owning it noticed niggling problems

What's most practical about your car?

easy to park

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

dont have one