Other Vauxhall Astra (1998 - 2005) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    erm hopfully nothing behind my back

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

    they love it much better than my previous cars

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes

    What are you likely to buy next?

    dont have clue

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    well i think i did people may think not it was up for 6000 at first manged to get him down to the book price of 5000. With full warrenty for a year and a tank of petrol

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    wanted a sporty looking car but with low insurance grp (young driver)

    What was the dealer like?

    dealer was helpful havent been back with any faults so wont no what after market service is like yet.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    like a dream. lots of power get to top speed very quickly. great on corners no body roll at all. ride is a bit jaring on uk roads due to sports suspension

    What's it like to park?

    is quite hard to park due to the visibility out the back window temped to get parking sensors fitted

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    nothing so far besides the ash tray wont shut

    What's most practical about your car?

    i tend to move big stuff about the astra has a big boot and the seats go forward you would be suprized wot u can get in there

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    cd hand controls stops the missus changing the stero.