Vauxhall Astra Estate (1998 - 2004) 1.6i 16V LS 5d (AC) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm a boring but pratical and money saving young man!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Does the job.
Would you buy this car again and why?
A bit boring but has been very reliable.
What are you likely to buy next?
I've already purchased a Audi A4 TDI S-Line.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
September 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a family car after owning a VW Golf 1.8
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Engine's a bit dead, but holds the road well.
What's it like to park?
Hard to see the end of the bonnet and I'm 6'3" and sit quite upright. Otherwise just a case of getting use to it.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Apart from the usual, both front calipers 6 months apart, BFR exhaust sensor, different suspesion arms and a door lock.
What's most practical about your car?
Quite a large boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
AC
