My Astra

[Jason_E]

Bar the wheels and Strap I like it.

LOL

Seriously I think all Vauxhalls are gash to the extreme. But with OEM style touches they can look alright. There's one near me that's just lowered on TD Pro Race 1.2's with the sport kit and it actually looks alright.

 

[bmh.01]

Utter bilge but whatever makes you happy I guess.

 

[Jay.S]

Brave man putting a Vauxhall up on here.

 

[Chapster5]

Brave man putting a Vauxhall up on here.

Life is full of risks .

 

[Matthew]

Can't say I really like anything about it to be honest, but your young and good cars will come...

 

[Chapster5]

Can't say I really like anything about it to be honest, but your young and good cars will come...

I have the hope of a lotus Exige next (in 5 years)... Lets see how that pans out.

 

[Gildstar]

Why have you got a tow strap fitted?! :S

This, whenever I see tow straps on cars unless jap/drift cars I always instantly think it must break down alot.

 

[Matthew]

I have the hope of a lotus Exige next (in 5 years)... Lets see how that pans out.

Get saving then.

Top tip; don't waste money modifying a car you aren't going to keep for a while.

Best saving for a nice car than spending money on a car you aren't 100% happy with.

Been there, done it.

 

[Chapster5]

Cheers mate I have this for 5 years until I pay it off. I thought hell why not the majority of mods are cheap.

 

[ColinG]

Cheers mate I have this for 5 years until I pay it off. I thought hell why not the majority of mods are cheap.

5 years of 1.4-ness?

All the money your soending on it could go in a pile under the bed, and pay the finance off earlier IMO

 

[ch!ppen]

It's not really a case that he has to bite though is it.

He's posted his car up, people have given their opinions.

What i meant was more, usually people do bite. And then one person in particular posted, imo, an unnecessary post about him fitting right in with a stereotype... No need for people to be dicks if the lads being decent enough...

 

[Chapster5]

5 years of 1.4-ness?

All the money your soending on it could go in a pile under the bed, and pay the finance off earlier IMO

5 years indeed mate. I just think in 5 years might as well have fun with it as I go. Should be fun trying to sell this at the end haha!

 

[ColinG]

Fair play mate

​Did you not consider OEM 18's or VXR wheels and kit??

 

[Chapster5]

Fair play mate

​Did you not consider OEM 18's or VXR wheels and kit??

I wanted 18" pentas but couldn't find a decent set for sub £800.

 

[ben_p]

Newton le willows

Say no more! Ha.

Hate Vauxhalls and f**k driving a 1.4 for 5 years but its not mine and I'm sure you like it.

 

[jesus]

How come you didn't just leave the standard exhaust on if you're waiting for a full system? Was the standard one knackered?

 

[Spinksy]

I think this will look alright with a bit of lowz chapstick

 

[Chapster5]

How come you didn't just leave the standard exhaust on if you're waiting for a full system? Was the standard one knackered?

No no it is fine pretty much new I just wanted to hear what it would sound like with an exhaust or get a rough idea (since all ate different). It was a temporary fix its on cable ties on the hangers I just never could be bothered taking it back off.

Cheers spunksy.

 

[gex23]

No no it is fine pretty much new I just wanted to hear what it would sound like with an exhaust or get a rough idea (since all ate different). It was a temporary fix its on cable ties on the hangers I just never could be bothered taking it back off. Cheers spunksy.

​That is the worst logic ever.

 

[Chapster5]

Logic has never been my strong point.

 

[Matt W]

Or modifying.

 

[Chapster5]

Or modifying.

In my eyes I'm doing rather well.

 

[Jason_E]

"My standard exhaust is still good, better bodge a s**t one on there"

"My standard wheels are fine, better spend a load of money on some gash ones"

Yeah you're modifying well like any 17 year old.

 

[ekaJ]

5 years driving a 1.4 Disastra, wtf is wrong with you?

It's smart enough but getting a bit chavvy now.

I haven't kept a car over 12 months yet and I'm 19.

 

[Chapster5]

"My standard exhaust is still good, better bodge a s**t one on there"

"My standard wheels are fine, better spend a load of money on some gash ones"

Yeah you're modifying well like any 17 year old.

I wanted to hear what it sounds like and left it on I see no problem.

I don't like the standard wheels they look crap unless they where pentas which they are not.

As for modifying like a 17 year old your entitled to your opinion I guess lol.


I don't see what's wrong with the Astra as a whole (modifications aside)? I've not had one problem with it yet its a nicer than my Clio doesn't fall to bits like my Clio doesn't drink fuel like my Clio and is a very solid car.

 

[Chapster5]

5 years driving a 1.4 Disastra, wtf is wrong with you?

It's smart enough but getting a bit chavvy now.

I haven't kept a car over 12 months yet and I'm 19.

Yes it's a 1.4 but at the end of the day a larger engine would cost more to run on petrol and insurance and I can't use it's potential on the public roads. Where as a 1.4 is nippy enough to get me through town driving (which is 80% of my driving ) and give me a decent mpg therefore easier on the wallet and better for me.

 

[welshname]

I don't see what's wrong with the Astra as a whole (modifications aside)?

its a nicer than my Clio
doesn't fall to bits like my Clio
doesn't drink fuel like my Clio

You answered your own question...It's not a clio.

 

[Chapster5]

You answered your own question...It's not a clio.

It's the only thing I have to compare it by for living with really .

 

[Spinksy]

You answered your own question...It's not a clio.

this^

and tbh I am in same sorta boat as you, will have had my shed 5 years soon and still love it, I don't see point in wasting money swapping cars 24/7...

would rather have 1 'nice' car (imo)

just don't let it get to you chapstick

even if you are ghey

 

[Chapster5]

this^

and tbh I am in same sorta boat as you, will have had my shed 5 years soon and still love it, I don't see point in wasting money swapping cars 24/7...

would rather have 1 'nice' car (imo)

just don't let it get to you chapstick

even if you are ghey

Pah I don't let the Internet bother me I just read posts and see who is worth my reply who actually have something adult to say about things . Yes it's a very nice car and built with quality in mind it seems everything is so well made. So I'm happy that's all that matters.

Like I say I just wanted people's opinions on it knowing a lot of people are old on here I knew I was going to get a lot of negative feedback all in the name of fun .

 

[gex23]

Pah I don't let the Internet bother me I just read posts and see who is worth my reply who actually have something adult to say about things . Yes it's a very nice car and built with quality in mind it seems everything is so well made. So I'm happy that's all that matters.

Like I say I just wanted people's opinions on it knowing a lot of people have taste on here I knew I was going to get a lot of negative feedback all in the name of fun .

​EFA

 

[Chapster5]

​EFA

You're a funny one.

 

[Paul.M]

Fair play to you for the way you soak up the comments, best of luck with the car.

 

[Chapster5]

Fair play to you for the way you soak up the comments, best of luck with the car.

Thank you Paul.

 

[jakeg]

If you have anything none standard on here people will moan, or if it isn't a 30k BMW, we've all gone through stages of trying mods, most do look crap but you learn, some anthracite Astra vxr alloys and a set of lowering springs would make it a really nice car, wouldn't bother with body kit/ bumper etc, put money towards your next car

 

[scotty10]

You've done a lot of work to that mate looked better without that strap and funny colour badge

I had an 07 Sri 1.8 in 2008 loved it for its size but fuel economy didn't match its performance so had to go

 

[jesus]

You've done a lot of work to that mate looked better without that strap and funny colour badge

I had an 07 Sri 1.8 in 2008 loved it for its size but fuel economy didn't match its performance so had to go

The diesel 150s are a good compromise.

 

[Poopensharten]

They really are shocking cars.

The Astra 888 and Astra Nurburgring are about all i could stomach driving.

 

[scotty10]

I have looked at the Vauxhall diesels recently maybe replace my focus with the 160 insignia in the future

It was actually a decent drive mate but as soon as you used that sport button it drank the fuel

 

[Chapster5]

They really are shocking cars.

The Astra 888 and Astra Nurburgring are about all i could stomach driving.

What is shocking about them?