Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer (2010 - 2015) 2.0 CDTi 16V SRi 5d (2011/11) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Looks stylish alloys look good.

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

They like it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No too heavy on diesel button handbrake is a major thumbs down for me,if you want cheap economical motoring this is not the car to buy.

What are you likely to buy next?

Maybe have a look at the peugeot range diesels.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£11,995

When did you buy the car?

July 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes was pleased with deal car being purchased was priced about right and my part ex was valued fairly.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Looked stylish wanted an estate prefer diesel.

What was the dealer like?

Ok they tried the old tricks while you have the keys another salesman comes along stating someone else wants to look at the vehicle,just to give you a push to make a decision, bought 2 cars from this dealer and they tried the same dodge both times !!!

What's it like to drive?

Ok plenty of power have to go easy with the right foot it can drink diesel at an alarming rate, steering is good sure footed brakes good,not a great lover of the stupid button handbrake.

What's it like to park?

Ok you have to be careful though asa it is quite long and with no sensors it would be easy to reverse into something.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Accelerator has stuck a couple of times the cooling fan operates even when the engine is hot.

What's most practical about your car?

Very roomy easy fold down rear seats.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise contol really useful on motorways.