Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) 2.0 CDTi 16V Elite 5d (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I don't follow the herd.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all liked it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, part of me wishes I didn't trade it in.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Vauxhall.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£22,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, I got a good deal. At the time I had a Mk2 Astra GTE which they wouldn't take as a trade in (scrapage scheme at the time would have meant it would be scrapped). It was too good for that to happen so they suggested I sell it privately so they made sure the discount they offered covered more than I would have got on the trade-in.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Like the look and the spec of the car. Also get well treated by the local dealership.
What was the dealer like?
They are like a family-run business: all the staff are friendly and will do whatever they can to make sure you're happy.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great. Reviewers tend to slate the steering feedback, etc, but I found it to be great. My father has since bought one and has found it to be one of the better cars he's driven in his driving life.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
In the two-and-a-half years I've had this car it had one fault which was one of the heated seats which started only running for about five mintues before turning off. Got it fixed under warranty
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors, plenty of room and was more than capable on twisty country lanes or crunching motorway miles.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Where to start... being the Elite it had quite a few options as standard.
