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Opel Astra

  • 04-12-2014 7:33pm
    #1
    smurf189
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Just wondering what people think of Astras? Looking at buying a 2005 1.4 litre petrol but my father is telling me they are crap and awful on fuel.
    Anyone here have any experience with them?


Comments

  • #2
    robtri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    personally I love them, used to a few of them as company car..

    I always found them better to drive than similar year focus's...
    very comfy for me on long journeys...
    felt safe and steady on the road...

    Fuel,, they are a bit heavy on the fuel...

    my 2 cents


  • #3
    ninty9er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    Get the older one. I had a 01. Much better drive than the subsequent model.


  • #4
    porsche boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,560 ✭✭✭porsche boy


    Not to be smart but what experience does your father have of these cars to make that judgement?? Every car has its strengths and weaknesses, I've done far more head gaskets on Focus' than Astra's for example. They both come with comparable kit, E/W,C/L,CD,Airbags etc. Focus seem to demand more money but that's not justified in my opinion.
    You say a 2005 is what you want, that was a change over year with both the old and new models available. Personally i prefer the older model, I just think their more spacious.


  • #5
    smurf189
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭smurf189


    Think he just wants me to stick with my old banger til it dies to be honest! Just wanted to make sure I'm not going with a completely unreliable car.
    Hopefully view the car I have my eye on with my mechanic by the end of the week :)
    Thanks!


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