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Title: 2.2 Bertone Astra
Post by: amigov6 on 21 May 2008, 18:26:29

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300226047708&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%
A mate is thinking about buying it now. Asked the seller if it's cat recorded, seems very cheap.
   Need some quick advice please regarding the 2.2 engine, any weaknesses, mpg chain or belt general reliability.
    Auction ending soon so any advice appreciated.
   Cheers, Guy.

Title: Re: 2.2 Bertone Astra
Post by: waspy on 21 May 2008, 18:47:15

I can't help much. My mate has had one for quiet  some years & has had very little trouble with it. Good on fuel, fairly quick & comfortable too.

Title: Re: 2.2 Bertone Astra
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 May 2008, 18:57:27

Cracking engine, chain driven cam setup, sounds quite italian when revved.

Quite a strong lump to, there was a short period in 2001 ish where tehre was an oiling issue with the chains but, it was mainly due to silly service intervals which resulted in the spray nozzle clogging!!

Title: Re: 2.2 Bertone Astra
Post by: markey mark on 21 May 2008, 19:05:15

nice is that guy ! :y

Title: Re: 2.2 Bertone Astra
Post by: amigov6 on 21 May 2008, 19:19:53

Thanks Waspy & MDTM. This one's sold but plenty more about, advice taken on board.     Didnt like the red leather anyway!!! :o

Title: Re: 2.2 Bertone Astra
Post by: JiMbOb789 on 21 May 2008, 19:20:37

i have 2 of them, one normal bertone and a limited edition SE2 and they are absoloutly stunning cars, i would recommend them to any one.
they are no good as family cars or for long distance journeys though

Title: Re: 2.2 Bertone Astra
Post by: amigov6 on 21 May 2008, 20:15:02

Cheers Jimbob. he's got a "part time Mrs" & a 6yr old so a Bertie's fine for his purposes just checking the 2.2 engine. Thanks to advice recieved all seems ok.
    I adore the shape, but wish VX made a RWD..... :P

Title: Re: 2.2 Bertone Astra
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 22 May 2008, 14:28:33

what am i fine for???? :-/ :-/ ...... ;D ;D...me mates got the 2.2 astra g as well and yep they do go quite well as his 12 points show.. ::) ::)

Title: Re: 2.2 Bertone Astra
Post by: amigov6 on 22 May 2008, 18:34:30

Hi Bertie. I,m down to 3 points now & my loan's nearly paid, things'll get easier soon. Will post piccies when he buys one.
   Cheers, Guy. :y