Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2004 - 2010) 1.8i VVT SRi 5d (Exterior Pack) (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I want something practical with a bit of sportiness to it.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends think its great, loads of space and really comfy,
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not this model as Id just like a change
What are you likely to buy next?
Nissan 350z
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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?
£8,500
When did you buy the car?
October 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got a bit extra than I was hoping for my px
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
18 and looking for something that's practical with a bit of poke without paying out too much for insurance.
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful gave me the keys and let me have a test drive straight away, no hassle or pushy sales.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its quite a quiet car inside even at 80 on a motorway without a 6th gear, and its fairly quick when it needs to be. Holds the road well on the back roads.
What's it like to park?
Bit worried about curbing the alloys but other than that its really quite easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Just the horn which won't work when the lights are on, a common problem apparently, fixed no quibbles.
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors and a big boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Well going from a car that had nothing its a hard one, probably electric windows!
