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Post by clarki on Nov 24, 2022 11:48:09 GMT
To cut a long story short I'm thinking of replacing the Yaris with a 2019 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T Elite Nav.
Had an Insignia about 10 years ago and it was, well, not great to say the least. The ecowhatever engine was terrible. Didn't like that car.
Anyway times move on and a bit of research shows the Astra is now just a rebadged 308 underneath which apparantly drives quite well.
The Elite trim comes specced up, which is nice, and has a softer suspension setup than the vxr-line, which is good as it'll be my daily driver.
Any thoughts folks??
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Post by firemac on Nov 24, 2022 12:52:09 GMT
To cut a long story short I'm thinking of replacing the Yaris with a 2019 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T Elite Nav. Had an Insignia about 10 years ago and it was, well, not great to say the least. The ecowhatever engine was terrible. Didn't like that car. Anyway times move on and a bit of research shows the Astra is now just a rebadged 308 underneath which apparantly drives quite well. The Elite trim comes specced up, which is nice, and has a softer suspension setup than the vxr-line, which is good as it'll be my daily driver. Any thoughts folks?? I've had a number of Vauxhalls over the years and liked all of them. I would say however that PSA's takeover of V/O has meant an enormous improvement in styling and PSA running gear is sound (I had a 406 in the past which was one of the best cars I ever owned). :TU: |
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Post by charliefarlie on Nov 24, 2022 13:08:16 GMT
To cut a long story short I'm thinking of replacing the Yaris with a 2019 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T Elite Nav. Had an Insignia about 10 years ago and it was, well, not great to say the least. The ecowhatever engine was terrible. Didn't like that car. Anyway times move on and a bit of research shows the Astra is now just a rebadged 308 underneath which apparantly drives quite well. The Elite trim comes specced up, which is nice, and has a softer suspension setup than the vxr-line, which is good as it'll be my daily driver. Any thoughts folks?? I’m not sure why but I can’t take to Vauxhalls. My dad had nothing but Vauxhalls but not me. A pall has an ultra low mileage Vauxhall van with a petrol engine and it’s always needing something doing whether it’s engine or other areas. I know Hoovie has a Corsa and likes it so they aren’t all bad. Obviously I can’t speak from experience cos other than a Carlton I had way back which was nowt but grief …. I was for many years a Ford man.👍👍 |
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Post by davrav on Nov 24, 2022 13:17:04 GMT
Once had an Astra as a hire car. Horrible thing.
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Post by philip42h on Nov 24, 2022 15:45:04 GMT
Once had an Astra as a hire car. Horrible thing. I'll second that - but it's a little unfair ...  ... I arrived back at Heathrow from a business trip and my pre-arranged taxi wasn't there, so I stomped over to Avis / Hertz and mugged them for an unbooked hire car - it was an Astra. By the time I'd driven home my back was wrecked completely ...  So I rather took against the Astra. Which is 'odd' since the company cars at that time were all Vauxhall Cavalier / Vectra. OK, they are utterly uninspiring but comfortable and competent. As Charlie says, back then people seemed to be either Ford or GM - I'd have been Ford if I could but the company dictated that I drive GM. |
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Post by Paulus17 on Nov 24, 2022 16:53:55 GMT
Daughter had a Astra 15 or 16 plate as did her fella but his was a new model 19 plate at the time and both liked it, but didn't like the aftersales service they both got from Vauxhall who's attitude it seems hasn't changed when we had our Zafira back in 2000 which put us off Vauxhall for life now, we'll never buy Vauxhall again nor will our daughter and chap who has always had Vauxhall :yes:
Shame as they do make nice looking cars.
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Post by Hoovie on Nov 24, 2022 21:37:00 GMT
I have a 17 Reg Corsa 1.4SE.
Owned it since 3 months old so over 5 years now. The only costs incurred apart from standard service items were replacement Front Discs and Pads - Under £50 to replace (self-fitted) plus a broken spring that not got round to fixing yet (likely cost around £100).
As far as driving it and its specification, it is enjoyable enough. only got a 1.4L engine so not a rocket by any means, but doesn't pretend to be. For a small everyday hatchback that cost me under £10,000 at 3 months old (I actually part-exchanged my 63 Plate Citroen DS5 + £250 for the Corsa) I reckon it is incredibly well equipped.
Can't fault the car. It does everything it is meant to perfectly. Been near-flawless, unlike any Toyota (or Honda or VW) I have owned. I used to like Vauxhalls a lot when I first started driving in the early '80s but ended up driving different brands, however I would have no hesitation in getting another Vauxhall after having the Corsa.
Probably an age or/or interest thing, but I am not really into cars that much anymore, so maybe an enthusiast might not like the Corsa and feel it is lacking dynamics so someone who is used to SLKs and what have you probably needs something more exciting?
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Post by clarki on Nov 25, 2022 10:31:42 GMT
Thanks folks, i'm off to try one tomorrow. The car I actually have my eye on is 300miles away but arnold clark Glasgow don't need to know that.
Most friends seem to suggest a focus would be better but while it might drive well I really cant get on with the 1.0litre engine.
I'm open minded, like I say hated the Insignia, but that was 10 years ago and sure things will have moved on - the motoring press seem to particularly like the Peugeot Astra.
Will report back.
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Post by davrav on Nov 25, 2022 23:11:07 GMT
Thanks folks, i'm off to try one tomorrow. The car I actually have my eye on is 300miles away but arnold clark Glasgow don't need to know that. Most friends seem to suggest a focus would be better but while it might drive well I really cant get on with the 1.0litre engine. I'm open minded, like I say hated the Insignia, but that was 10 years ago and sure things will have moved on - the motoring press seem to particularly like the Peugeot Astra. Will report back. Just bear in mind that 'the motoring press' have neither to spend their own money to buy or to live with any car day to day over an extended period |
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Post by firemac on Nov 26, 2022 10:57:35 GMT
Thanks folks, i'm off to try one tomorrow. The car I actually have my eye on is 300miles away but arnold clark Glasgow don't need to know that. Most friends seem to suggest a focus would be better but while it might drive well I really cant get on with the 1.0litre engine. I'm open minded, like I say hated the Insignia, but that was 10 years ago and sure things will have moved on - the motoring press seem to particularly like the Peugeot Astra. Will report back. Just bear in mind that 'the motoring press' have neither to spend their own money to buy or to live with any car day to day over an extended period Yeah, that's very true. Just look at how many of them drool over Range Rover's various abortions! |
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Post by davrav on Nov 26, 2022 11:45:28 GMT
Comes in at #7 in the 2022 number of cars stolen in the UK rankings apparently. 1215, just behind #6 the Corsa at 1268.
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Post by jasehutch on Nov 26, 2022 13:19:24 GMT
Comes in at #7 in the 2022 number of cars stolen in the UK rankings apparently. 1215, just behind #6 the Corsa at 1268. Does that make them desirable or easy to steal ? Or both ? |
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Post by davrav on Nov 26, 2022 13:27:20 GMT
Comes in at #7 in the 2022 number of cars stolen in the UK rankings apparently. 1215, just behind #6 the Corsa at 1268. Does that make them desirable or easy to steal ? Or both ? I just wonder if both of the above and also that they are somewhat anonymous so don't stand out on the road when stolen. |
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Post by philip42h on Nov 26, 2022 14:11:01 GMT
Does that make them desirable or easy to steal ? Or both ? I just wonder if both of the above and also that they are somewhat anonymous so don't stand out on the road when stolen. Or is it just because there are a lot of them about and therefore more potential targets for theft. The numbers as they stand are pretty meaningless - the number stolen per thousand on the road would be a more useful statistic ...  |
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Post by bigkev on Nov 26, 2022 14:17:12 GMT
Comes in at #7 in the 2022 number of cars stolen in the UK rankings apparently. 1215, just behind #6 the Corsa at 1268. Does that make them desirable or easy to steal ? Or both ? Yes. |
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... I arrived back at Heathrow from a business trip and my pre-arranged taxi wasn't there, so I stomped over to Avis / Hertz and mugged them for an unbooked hire car - it was an Astra. By the time I'd driven home my back was wrecked completely ... 
So I rather took against the Astra.
