Vauxhall Astra Estate (2004 - 2010) 1.3 CDTi 16V Life (90ps) 5d (AC) (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Average joe working on a budget
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Impressed with the outside of the car, they tend to fall asleep when travelling in it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not, I'd prefer to have an engine that pulls from low RPM & a bigger boot.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford focus c-max 1.6cdti
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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?
£4,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Excellent deal, very low price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
low cost
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful, useful printout of service history.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Although it's a diesel, it drives more like a petrol engined car. There's no power at all below 2000 rpm, then it cuts in suddenly right up to 5000 rpm. The indicators are a serious irritant, you never know if its going to flash 3 times or go on flashing. Try to cancel & sometimes it indicates in the opposite direction.
What's it like to park?
Reasonably easy to park despite the length, helped by a good turning circle.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing wrong so far, but the engine feels harsh & can rattle a bit when it first starts up.
What's most practical about your car?
It's an estate which is narrow enough to fit on the driveway & get a motorbike past it.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Towbar! (Well what do you expect on a base model?)
