Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2004 - 2010) 1.6 Club 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't know
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, I would go for a Golf or Civic.
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda Civic
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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?
£6,800
When did you buy the car?
August 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not particularly. I think I've paid a bit too much for the 30 000 mileage the car had on the clock.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It's better looking than it's rivals.
What was the dealer like?
The dealership was a bit scruffy.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's a decent drive. The handling is good. Engine is punchy, but it needs revs. Braking can be better. Power steering is a bit heavy at parking speeds. Clutch & gearbox is rubbish. One-touch indicators/wipers are rubbish. It's thirsty for a 1.6 (I get about 30mpg in city traffic).
What's it like to park?
Not the easiest car to park as visibility to the rear is restricted by small rear window and big c-pillars. The power steering is heavy during parking.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The clutch juddered when it was cold. Clutch & flywheel was replaced under warranty. Clutch now judders slightly when the car is warm. Indicator stalk is dodgy - signal cancels immediately when the car is cold. Gear changes sometimes stiff and crunches when changing to 2nd at low revs. Rear hatch rattles.
What's most practical about your car?
I can tell you what is NOT practical. There's VERY little storage room in the cabin. It has door pockets and a decent sized cubby-hole, but other than that it lacks in cabin storage.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The steering wheel controls are nice.
