Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1998 - 2005) 2.0 DTi 16V SXi 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Summary
What does this car say about you?
young, budget concious and a bit sporty
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
a great improvment over my grandpa mobile almera lol.
Would you buy this car again and why?
no the seats are too hard and uncomfortable on a long drive.
What are you likely to buy next?
an audi A3 2.0 TDI
-
Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,400
When did you buy the car?
May 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes - i got a 1000 trad in on my almera which wasnt in good condition at all, so id say a pretty good deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
wanted a cooler looking car than my x reg almera
What was the dealer like?
very nice, not pushy at all.
-
Driving it
What's it like to drive?
pretty good for its age and its class.
What's it like to park?
very easy, great visibilty.
-
Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
it had to go back to the dealer for new glow plugs as the car wouldnt start at all 3 weeks after i bought it but nothing more since that.
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors and plenty of room for me and 3 of my mates, good for a small family hatchback, and the mpg are good coz its a diesel.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
air con, front fog lights andsteering wheel stereo fucnction which i think help with saftey when u skip the cd and radio a lot as i do.
