Vauxhall Astra Estate (1998 - 2004) 2.0 DTi 16V Elegance 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sensible, not image conscious.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Dull but practical, performance fine.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, although the car has never really let me down it has quirks and is rather cheaply put together. I always joke about what bit will fall off next.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something german and solidly built.
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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?
£7,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Practical and low running costs. Lots of Astra van/estate workhorses about suggesting they keep on going.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nice motorway cruiser, fairly nippy for an old school diesel (not common rail)
What's it like to park?
Good visibility easy to judge corners
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Air con packed up after 12 months Doesn't start if parked up hill (fuel line leak that hasn't been found yet!) CD player died Oil light intermittently comes on, plenty of oil probably a faulty sender.
What's most practical about your car?
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Gadget? CD player
