ABS, Air conditioning, Comfort seats, Electric front windows, Immobiliser, PAS, Rear wiper, Traction control, Driver's seat height adjuster, Rear headrests, Height adjustable front seatbelts, Cloth upholstery, Service interval indicator, Reach + rake adjustable steering column, Rear reading lights, Body colour door handles, Side airbags, 3 spoke leather sports steering wheel, Cruise control + speed limiter, Passenger airbag deactivate switch, Cornering brake control, Isofix system on outer rear seats, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, 17" Double Spoke Alloys, ESP, Body coloured bumpers, Body coloured door mirrors, Emergency brake assist, Curtain airbags, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Driver/Front Passenger airbags, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Remote central deadlocking, 60/40 split rear seats, 3x3 point rear seatbelts, Chrome side window mouldings, Adaptive brake lights, Bluetooth mobile phone connection, LED daytime running lights, Centre console cupholders, storage tray and ashtray, Chrome bezelled steering wheel, 2 way active front head restraints, Jet black/piano black interior trim, Liquid palladium/piano black instrument panel, 6 speakers , Solid paint , Tyre repair kit , USB connection , CD400+ with Radio/CD,MP3 and Aux-in
Over the last few years I got the impression any Vauxhall excites you. They have their followers and that can't be ignored and I commend you all for the true patriotism to this fair Isle we live on but the interiors are still 10 years behind most other marques and the Vauxhall Vectra was named as the least satisfying car to own in Britain. I myself wouldn't go near one and if someone offered to give me a lift whilst hitchhiking I would turn my head and refuse to get in even if it was p155ing it down. :man:
LightningPete
3 Nov 15#39
Owned two 1.4 versions of this model at 100ps/98hp. Its actually pretty good and responsive. Its not going to do much vs a diesel or larger petrol, but it is decent enough for a general family car. The price is good for what you get tbh.
iwannamotorbike
2 Nov 15#36
Just phoned, none left
JonesOsmosis to iwannamotorbike
2 Nov 151#38
I'll sell you mine, PM me!
ShaunnyBwoy
2 Nov 15#37
Debatable, but one thing it isn't, and that's average. Driving a 15 plate Merc A Class courtesy car for the last week whilst mine is in the garage, and really starting to miss it.
bigstu84
2 Nov 15#35
Ampera is e-rev not hybrid. also the deal for 10k with 5k deposit and 5k 0% will be a pre reg deal so no scrappage available as it's not a brand new car.
bevers
2 Nov 15#34
I'm not worried about power as I'm used to a 1.7 diesel which isn't that fast , but to be fair I always have the kids in the car. This deal also comes with a years free insurance too.
PEDRO1302
1 Nov 151#33
the 1.4 engine for the Heavy Astra is totally underpowered. Do not buy you will be very disappointed by its lack of power especially when trying to overtake. I know I bought one. If you want to buy an astra go for the 1.6 engine it has a lot more power. I should know I bought one. beware of the 1.4 engine from vauxhaul for the astra.
I had one of these as a hire car. It is well equipped and comfy but the acceleration is very poor. It's not just because I rip up the tarmac everywhere, it is just plain dangerous. Accelerating upto speed on a slip road felt very unsafe.
neilcaldwell
1 Nov 15#30
Just read in this months What Car that the New Astra (1.6CDTi 136 Techline) beat the Octavia (1.6TDI 110 Business) and also the Focus (1.5 TDCI 120 Zetec). "The new Astra is easily the best car the company has produced in the last decade."
Aletank
1 Nov 15#29
No it was before the scrappage deal/offer was out, it was the start of September, Brand new, 1st Owner 65 Plate.
Think he got £400 p/x for a 56 plate Megane which had it's issues !
carolineat46
1 Nov 152#28
I also had a Astra Excite, (as per my previous comment) I can assure that as a 56 year old female I certainly DO not know the third lane of a motorway. In fact I would have been lucky if the car had made it to the third lane, it is so severely underpowered it was dangerous. 1st gear to get up a hill, it was traded in after 2 years for a Citreon DS.
nothingmuch
1 Nov 15#27
The new Astra is a much much better car, I'm getting one with the ecoflex engines expecting delivery in January
scnickr
1 Nov 151#26
I have an Astra Excite. Perfect for just normal driving. Very comfortable car. Unfortunately people these days seem to have to have the most powerful cars and if they're not really fast then they're a "rubbish" car. These are usually the people that only know the third lane on a motorway.
Taz1529
1 Nov 151#25
If it's difficult to safely perform a basic manouvre, then yes, a car is dangerous. This sounds woefully underpowered for the weight.
JonesOsmosis
1 Nov 15#24
So underpowered that it feels unsafe. Trading mine after just one year. Avoid it at any costs. Don´t buy.
Raulbosques
1 Nov 15#23
nideed it is
magrawal
1 Nov 15#22
Yes it is a good value and in real world.
Tunner
1 Nov 153#21
As I said, more than adequate and good value.
fishmaster
1 Nov 15#17
Whatever class Vauxhall compete in whether it's quirky: Adam, electric: Ampera, Insignia: saloon, they just can't get to the top. They appear to excel in offering cheaper cars in all sectors that are distinctly average.
oddballjamie to fishmaster
1 Nov 15#20
You forgot the Corsa, second best selling car in the UK and the Zafira although old and ugly it had sold by the boat load.
BTW the Ampera is a hybrid not fully EV.
Ford being their closest rivals don't get it right all the time either, Ecosport is pretty horrific and the Mondeo has lost huge market share over the years.
Vauxhall is certainly in a better position than they were 10 years ago, can't say that for VW. :wink:
davidbrent
1 Nov 15#19
Lynne, I am not driving a Vauxhall Astra.
mcormack
1 Nov 15#18
2k scrappage allowed on this deal?
gland01
1 Nov 15#16
I'd like to know that too......can only think it is.
oddballjamie
1 Nov 151#15
Tunner
1 Nov 15#11
Looking at the performance figures, it is 1 second quicker to 60 mph than my wife's 1.4 Corsa, so more than adequate for most people.
oddballjamie to Tunner
1 Nov 151#14
Unfortunately real world driving involves more than just doing 0-60.
Ralph888
1 Nov 15#13
The whole car is revised floorpan up, new version looks less stodgy!
Ralph888
1 Nov 15#4
Making way for the Brand new model about to be launched.
oddballjamie to Ralph888
1 Nov 151#6
Already launched, seen a couple on the roads already, nice looking and a lot lighter.
jg213 to Ralph888
1 Nov 15#12
Is this not the new one? how do you tell?
Aletank
1 Nov 15#8
Lad in work has just got one from the main dealer (Lookers), £10k for a brand new warrantied car, good deal !
He got 0% finance too, £5k deposit & £5k over 36 months
Otto.uk to Aletank
1 Nov 15#9
that's a good deal indeed
oddballjamie to Aletank
1 Nov 15#10
I take it the scrappage discount was also involved?
carolineat46
1 Nov 151#7
Grossly underpowered, have just traded one in for that reason
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Think he got £400 p/x for a 56 plate Megane which had it's issues !
BTW the Ampera is a hybrid not fully EV.
Ford being their closest rivals don't get it right all the time either, Ecosport is pretty horrific and the Mondeo has lost huge market share over the years.
Vauxhall is certainly in a better position than they were 10 years ago, can't say that for VW. :wink:
He got 0% finance too, £5k deposit & £5k over 36 months
http://www.carquake.co.uk/new-Vauxhall-Astra/Hatchback_5_Door/1.6i_16V_Elite_5dr/2015.5/dealer-contact/Skurrays_
Should see some of the difference back come resale.