Vauxhall Astra Coupe (2000 - 2004) 1.8i 16v 2d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Loved the look and comfort. Was going to give to my mum when trading in but faults at the end made us change our minds she didnt want the risk of more faults
Would you buy this car again and why?
No a few too many little faults
What are you likely to buy next?
Mazda RX8
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good price at the time and get 4 new tyres thrown in as well
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quickish holds the road reasonable with good tyres.
What's it like to park?
Steering light. Large mirrors to reverse with. Back quite high though for reversing.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Had an oil pipe fracture oil squirted on engine and set alight (only small flame. Emission light came on a few times Needed a new ignition barrel
What's most practical about your car?
Huge boot!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
logical easy to use radio controls on the steering wheel
