Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1998 - 2005) 1.8i 16V CDX 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Family guy not yet ready to commit to MPV status
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Same as me - nasty and need rid of
Would you buy this car again and why?
No way, not this Astra, any other Astra or any Vauxhall.
What are you likely to buy next?
MPV but not a Zafira!
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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?
£3,500
When did you buy the car?
November 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
No. Good PX but offset against top end price of Astra.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Big boot for upcoming family
What was the dealer like?
Poor. Keen and friendly for sale but unhelpful and slow when things went wrong.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Disappointing - feels more like a 1.4 than a 1.8
What's it like to park?
Okay
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots. Bought with 46k and FSH, altenator went within a week. Then drove poor and finaly broke down. Throttle body replaced (on warranty) then ECU (at £915 by ME!!). Still drives poor, intermittent warning lights flash for ABS and Traction Control and bonnet release broken (worn out I guess).
What's most practical about your car?
Boot size
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
RDS time update on clock (which works)
