Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) 1.3 CDTi 16V ecoFLEX ES 5d (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Fleet car driver.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think its a good car, better than previous astras.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Might take another one as a co car, but if buying would get at least the 1.7 cdti engine and a less miserly spec level. This would make the car much better.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably a skoda rapid.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
April 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
N/a
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Company car. Most economical on the limited list.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful in delivering car.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Small engine which relies on turbo for performance so sluggish in stop start driving but fine on motorway. Good comfortable ride on fast roads which befits its non-sporty nature.
What's it like to park?
Poor visibility at front but flat back makes it easy to reverse park.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Slight oil leak due to faulty oil cooler. Fixed on second visit to dealer.
What's most practical about your car?
No spare wheel which although a downside reveals a handy stowage area under boot floor. Good sized cup holders and bottle storage in cabin.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It has none. Aux socket to stereo is standard.
