New Car (beware vauxhall)

[lanky]

I'd had enough of the C4 and the finance on it, so I picked this up last week.
Today seemed like a good day to give it a quick clean and take some pictures. It's a 1.8 SE1.

 

[VeinAST]

I'd of had a 2.2T personally, the dashes though in Vauxhalls make me cringe!

Although same reason I got my BMW, so I wouldnt have to pay anything per month for the car

 

[lanky]

I think its only availaible in the 1.8 a 2.0 turbo or a 2.2. I would of liked quicker but insurance controls my car choice.

 

[danzel]

Nice! Don't like the Irmscher grilles they have though...

 

[Sarah]

nice choice

 

[Leeshez]

Very nice .

 

[Kneel]

There are a lot of nails about if your shoppin for astra coupes, it looks like you've found a nice one

 

[Ian_182]

I dont mind the look of these,but cant get used to the cabin tbh...

 

[Bluebeard]

They are really nice cars, but apart from the seats, that interior is identical to my van!!

 

[lanky]

Yeah the interior isn't very exciting but I've got a few plans to liven it up.
It is a pretty mint example, a few niggles to sort out but nothing major. Full service history as well.

 

[mikey123]

A guy along the road from me has one of these. Exact same colour, slammed, white wheels. It's a 1.8 also but he turbo'd it, think it's running 210bhp.
Shows these cars have potential.

 

[Dan R]

My mates just bought a 2.2 version with one owner from new, full history, excellent condition and only paid 1200 quid for it!! Bargain I thought as a cheap run about so he doesnt have to use his SL55 amg everyday. Bit steep on fuel! its done 96k but has an epic history with it

 

[chris182cup]

2.2 engine has issues can't remember what though. I do like the 2l turbo z20let engines so would have gone for that.

Think these look too dated now but still like the astra gsi

 

[tommy g]

like these although i would of got a 888

 

[GarethM]

not my cuppa, but better than a c4

 

[MikeB]

I quite like these but they need to be nice and low!

 

[fizzy_drink]

I'd steer clear of the 2.2.

It's very thirsty... and you don't get much speed in return for your money. Furthermore, the cam chain fails to get oiled properly (due to poor engine design), so sometimes they need to be changed early-on.

 

[R20 CWH]

Always liked the 2.0T, though its only 200bhp, but potential for some more poke with some regal goodies

 

[alex-avfc]

Very good cars these. My Mum had the 1.8 coupe and then the 2.0T cabrio and loved them both.

 

[Cal182]

I do like them to be fair. Don't they do an irmscher version?

 

[big_dave_r]

I'd of had a 2.2T personally, the dashes though in Vauxhalls make me cringe!

Although same reason I got my BMW, so I wouldnt have to pay anything per month for the car

2.2t ? that exist?


i was gunna get the 2.0t but went for the 172 instead. i do like the shape of these.

 

[gormenghast]

@Lanky - I traded in my clio for an astra coupe 1.8

More pics here or pics of my old clio here

I think I have seen you on one of the astra owners forum, coz those pics look really familiar... I'm loving my new astra, even though mine is basically still standard spec

 

[rory182]

I'd steer clear of the 2.2.

It's very thirsty... and you don't get much speed in return for your money. Furthermore, the cam chain fails to get oiled properly (due to poor engine design), so sometimes they need to be changed early-on.

Is that applicable to the 2.2 diesels too? Not in astra coupes obviously but I've heard of the same issue with the old Signum / Saab 2.2 diesel before they used the 1.9 fiat diesel lumps

 

[alex-avfc]

Is that applicable to the 2.2 diesels too? Not in astra coupes obviously but I've heard of the same issue with the old Signum / Saab 2.2 diesel before they used the 1.9 fiat diesel lumps

My old man did over 100k is an Omega 2.2dti and it never had any timing chain problems.

 

[alex-avfc]

My Mum's old coupe: