Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch (2005 - 2010) 1.9 16V CDTi SRi (150ps) 3d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice to look at, very smart and looks fast
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, not after a gearbox giving up at such low milage
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW 330 ci
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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?
£8,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable, nothing special
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks good and great performance for a diesel
What was the dealer like?
Best service ever when buying until something goes wrong.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very good to drive, grips well, handles well, and good responsive engine
What's it like to park?
Not good tiny rear window, but after a month you get used to it.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, the gearbox after just 42000 miles, glow plugs, air con radiator, wishbone, cim and hire harness, plus notchy steering which the dealer claimed they couldn't find nothing wrong
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