Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) 2.0 CDTi 16V ecoFLEX Elite 5d (2013/13) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Probably means am a boring middle aged bloke.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Oooh thats nice.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Might be interested in the new astra coming out next year.
What are you likely to buy next?
Only just got this one.
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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?
£11,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Was quite happy with the price from Motorpoint. Same car on autotrader priced a lot more.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Just wanted a change from a Ford.
What was the dealer like?
No problem though they don't seem to like it when you pay cash and do not purchase any extras like insurance for this that an other.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Only gripe would be the vibration felt through clutch around town. Some of the so called experts from car mags slate this car a bit with comments like, lack luster steering, notchy gearbox, not fun to drive. Not sure where they are coming from. Lovely car to drive, light steering, brilliant on the motorway.
What's it like to park?
A lot better than my mondeo was.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No fingers crossed.
What's most practical about your car?
Nice size not too big or small. Lively engine and cheap to run.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Wife loves the heated front seats.
