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The new car - StefanUK - 25-04-2013
Decided to move on from the saxo and 306 even tho i still have them, went for a newish car that has a good spec and was reasonably priced. Always liked the astras since back in 2004 when the came out and always had a soft spot for the vxr so it was going to be one of them but insurance was a nono so had to go for the next best thing.
In love with the car tbh, such a nice drive abit firm in sport mode but still very comfy.
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Will get more when i get time.
RE: The new car - Ed Doe - 25-04-2013
What a Dis-astra.....
I joke, what spec is it? VXR 'ring one is the only one I'd consider owning...
RE: The new car - StefanUK - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 01:47 PM)Ed Doe Wrote: What a Dis-astra.....
Its the 1.9cdti 150, with alot of added extras VAUXHALL Astra 1.9 16v CDTi SRi 150, 3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Diesel, 2008 08 Reg, 72,100 miles, Red. EXTERIOR PACK, 18" ALLOY WHEELS, 6 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX, ABS, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Folding rear seats, Lumbar support, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Side airbags, Radio/CD, Rear headrests, Sports seats, Traction control, Remote central locking, Isofix child seat anchor points, 3x3 point rear seat belts, Height adjustable drivers seat, Service indicator, Alarm, Solid Paint, Drivers airbag, Electric door mirrors, Front fog lights, Front head restraints, PAS, Space saver spare wheel, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment, Rear wiper, Body coloured bumpers, Front electric windows.
Thats from the dealers website and some of the extras they forgot to include are:
Heated door mirrors
Cruise control
Aux adaptor
Trip computer
Door sill protectors
Upgraded alarm to thatcham 1
Heated leather seats
7-1 Surround sound
Im still finding new gadgets aswell
RE: The new car - ozonehostile - 25-04-2013
Got excited when I saw the lotus sign, misleading or what!
RE: The new car - 1616six - 25-04-2013
That first pic is awful lol, cheesey!
RE: The new car - swampy - 25-04-2013
If some one asked to pose for a picture like that at our dealership they would get ripped big style!!!!
RE: The new car - StefanUK - 25-04-2013
The garage asked me and the mother to have a picture just like they do with all their customers, it then goes on a cool wall.
RE: The new car - Toms306 - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 02:57 PM)StefanUK Wrote: The garage asked me and the mother to have a picture just like they do with all their customers, it then goes on a cool wall.
Oh dear, I'm glad I haven't bought a car from there!
On another note.....150CDTi? Bad luck....
RE: The new car - StefanUK - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 03:02 PM)Toms306 Wrote:(25-04-2013, 02:57 PM)StefanUK Wrote: The garage asked me and the mother to have a picture just like they do with all their customers, it then goes on a cool wall.
Oh dear, I'm glad I haven't bought a car from there!
On another note.....150CDTi? Bad luck....
Why the bad luck, it isnt the best engine the 120 is, but then again the 120 isnt the engine with the most powerrrrr
RE: The new car - Toms306 - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 03:10 PM)StefanUK Wrote:(25-04-2013, 03:02 PM)Toms306 Wrote:(25-04-2013, 02:57 PM)StefanUK Wrote: The garage asked me and the mother to have a picture just like they do with all their customers, it then goes on a cool wall.
Oh dear, I'm glad I haven't bought a car from there!
On another note.....150CDTi? Bad luck....
Why the bad luck, it isnt the best engine the 120 is, but then again the 120 isnt the engine with the most powerrrrr
I currently own one.
Albeit in a slightly older Vectra so maybe yours will be more reliable.....
RE: The new car - StefanUK - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 03:12 PM)Toms306 Wrote:(25-04-2013, 03:10 PM)StefanUK Wrote:(25-04-2013, 03:02 PM)Toms306 Wrote:
Oh dear, I'm glad I haven't bought a car from there!
On another note.....150CDTi? Bad luck....
Why the bad luck, it isnt the best engine the 120 is, but then again the 120 isnt the engine with the most powerrrrr
I currently own one.
Albeit in a slightly older Vectra so maybe yours will be more reliable.....
I hope so, its got FSH all main dealer so i hope that means the engines been looked after
RE: The new car - puglove - 25-04-2013
Mehhhhh not somthing id own :/
RE: The new car - Toms306 - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 03:28 PM)StefanUK Wrote:(25-04-2013, 03:12 PM)Toms306 Wrote:(25-04-2013, 03:10 PM)StefanUK Wrote: Why the bad luck, it isnt the best engine the 120 is, but then again the 120 isnt the engine with the most powerrrrr
I currently own one.
Albeit in a slightly older Vectra so maybe yours will be more reliable.....
I hope so, its got FSH all main dealer so i hope that means the engines been looked after
Mines got FSH too!
But there were a few revisions in '08, new software and new swirlflap design among other things.
RE: The new car - 306Puggy - 25-04-2013
It's okay I guess...but then I am a fan of 90s cars more than anything post 2000. Nice spec though and looks comfortable
RE: The new car - Toms306 - 25-04-2013
How much did you pay for it btw?
RE: The new car - swampy - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 02:57 PM)StefanUK Wrote: The garage asked me and the mother to have a picture just like they do with all their customers, it then goes on a cool wall.
That picture is anything but cool!!!
If it had being a decent spec lotus then yes have a picture taken!!
When we hand over a car at work we get the customer a nice bunch of flowers . An AMG item or decent bottle of wine!!!
We would never dream of asking for a picture like that!!!
Then again we are a bit more prestige
RE: The new car - StefanUK - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 04:15 PM)Toms306 Wrote: How much did you pay for it btw?
£6000
(25-04-2013, 04:28 PM)swampy Wrote:(25-04-2013, 02:57 PM)StefanUK Wrote: The garage asked me and the mother to have a picture just like they do with all their customers, it then goes on a cool wall.
That picture is anything but cool!!!
If it had being a decent spec lotus then yes have a picture taken!!
When we hand over a car at work we get the customer a nice bunch of flowers . An AMG item or decent bottle of wine!!!
We would never dream of asking for a picture like that!!!
Then again we are a bit more prestige
Think it was just that dealership, plus the cars from newcastle so uno lool
RE: The new car - Eeyore - 25-04-2013
oh noes... another vauxhall D:
RE: The new car - Niall - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 03:12 PM)Toms306 Wrote:(25-04-2013, 03:10 PM)StefanUK Wrote:(25-04-2013, 03:02 PM)Toms306 Wrote:(25-04-2013, 02:57 PM)StefanUK Wrote: The garage asked me and the mother to have a picture just like they do with all their customers, it then goes on a cool wall.
Oh dear, I'm glad I haven't bought a car from there!
On another note.....150CDTi? Bad luck....
Why the bad luck, it isnt the best engine the 120 is, but then again the 120 isnt the engine with the most powerrrrr
I currently own one.
Albeit in a slightly older Vectra so maybe yours will be more reliable.....
Oh here we go. Another car on the list that tom hates and will slag off big time. In all fairness though, slagging off vectras is fun to piss certain forum members off
Quite like the look of them but dont like the interior one bit!
RE: The new car - Toms306 - 25-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 07:19 PM)Niall Wrote:(25-04-2013, 03:12 PM)Toms306 Wrote:(25-04-2013, 03:10 PM)StefanUK Wrote: Why the bad luck, it isnt the best engine the 120 is, but then again the 120 isnt the engine with the most powerrrrr
I currently own one.
Albeit in a slightly older Vectra so maybe yours will be more reliable.....
Oh here we go. Another car on the list that tom hates and will slag off big time. In all fairness though, slagging off vectras is fun to piss certain forum members off
Quite like the look of them but dont like the interior one bit!
Tbf....you just know that ANY car/engine I own will inevitably end up on that list.
RE: The new car - Dicky - 25-04-2013
My mates SRI 150 is 280bhp RR proven and its flawless, never had a problem with it
RE: The new car - Just Sean - 26-04-2013
swampy where do you work?
RE: The new car - C.A.R. - 26-04-2013
Vauxhalls are shit
/thread.
Seriously misleading picture too! Thought it was going to be an Elise, not an Ashtray.
Nice enough cars, uncomfortable seats and back-breaking suspension with massive amounts of road noise in the cabin and awful rear visibility. The old man had a 150 when they first came out and it was cool back then, I loved driving it. Worlds shortest, steepest powerband, all comes at once which makes it feel quick but the engine really doesn't like to be revved out, making it a bit pants on B-road blasts in my experience. Good motorway muncher, shame about the compromised ride.
Wish I had a car worth that much though!
Re: The new car - kentiiboii - 26-04-2013
Love it. Love this shape astra looks stunning imo. Best colour too.
RE: The new car - Andy - 26-04-2013
I've always had a soft spot for astras.
Not so much the newer ones but more like the old SRI and GSI Turbos (around 2001 plate) and not forgetting the 888. Loved that thing.
Ohh the things you shouldn't admit.
The new car - THE_Liam - 26-04-2013
Not a fan if I'm honest, should be fairly nippy though?
RE: The new car - 1616six - 26-04-2013
They are epic cars.
Same engine as in my vec.
Blank the EGR, get it mapped & you'll love it ten times more.
Mines running ~200bhp & it's awesome
RE: The new car - Arron - 26-04-2013
(26-04-2013, 10:55 AM)Andy Wrote: I've always had a soft spot for astras.
Not so much the newer ones but more like the old SRI and GSI Turbos (around 2001 plate) and not forgetting the 888. Loved that thing.
Ohh the things you shouldn't admit.
888 Astra coupe in blue!!!!!
Looks like a nice car and they really shift once mapped
RE: The new car - r3k1355 - 26-04-2013
(25-04-2013, 03:12 PM)Toms306 Wrote: I currently own one.
Albeit in a slightly older Vectra so maybe yours will be more reliable.....
They are know for blowing the gearbox for a start, my friend found that one out the hard way.
Poor design/build by all accounts.
RE: The new car - StefanUK - 27-04-2013
So far the car has been lovely to drive, regards to the road noise,dull interior etc... we have 306's going from one of them to this is like night and day