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Title: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Vamps on 24 September 2011, 20:37:43
We did very well, searched Autotrader last night and did a list to look at, I went out to check them out as he was at work, never got past the first garage, believed from the add to be the best, and what a cracker of a  car it is, bang on the money, in great condition and will take his Saxo as px.  I rang him from the garage, he wanted me to buy it for him but I insisted on him viewing so get him out of work early and went to view it..... :y
Very friendly garage, they let us take the car for a test drive on our own.... and then offered me a further test drive to be sure we were happy.... :y

O5 plate 1.6 Life in black, needs a couple of jobs so he will collect it next Saturday, just the Insurance to sort now and a repayment plan.... :D :D :D
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 September 2011, 04:33:35
Aren't you a good egg Vamps ;D

Sounds like a goodun though. As long as he's happy :y
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Del Boy on 25 September 2011, 15:34:45
Sounds like a gooden Vamps  :y
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 September 2011, 20:44:52
i had a 2000 w reg astra ls. nice clean car.

also drove the latest shape too. loved everything about it apart from stupid indicators where you pushed up to indicate right but to cancel you push up with less pressure. so stoopid!!!  >:(
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: the alarming man on 25 September 2011, 20:55:13
i had a 2000 w reg astra ls. nice clean car.

also drove the latest shape too. loved everything about it apart from stupid indicators where you pushed up to indicate right but to cancel you push up with less pressure. so stoopid!!!  >:(

lol webby i had them on a vectra..you push up too far you end up signalling the wrong way then you confuse everyone including yourself :y
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Andy B on 25 September 2011, 21:05:50
.... loved everything about it apart from stupid indicators where you pushed up to indicate right but to cancel you push up with less pressure. so stoopid!!!  >:(

They're good when you get used to them, I had one as a hire car from work for a few days, but they did take a bit of getting used to to start with.  :y :y
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 September 2011, 21:08:49
i had a 2000 w reg astra ls. nice clean car.

also drove the latest shape too. loved everything about it apart from stupid indicators where you pushed up to indicate right but to cancel you push up with less pressure. so stoopid!!!  >:(

lol webby i had them on a vectra..you push up too far you end up signalling the wrong way then you confuse everyone including yourself :y

haahaha i know. unbelievable. its like theyre trying to come up with something unique... but ends up being shit! lol

andy b, youre right im sure you could get used to them.... but i too had them on a hire car. not really what you want when you only got the car for a day  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: millwall on 25 September 2011, 21:11:34
good choice vamps  i must admit i do like the newer astras :y
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 September 2011, 21:12:25
Lol, Astra H only (and you do get used to them pretty quickly plus it is NOT the latest astra).

Astra J does not have that style of indicators
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Webby the Bear on 25 September 2011, 21:18:42
Lol, Astra H only (and you do get used to them pretty quickly plus it is NOT the latest astra).

Astra J does not have that style of indicators

you know what i mean!  :y
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Vamps on 25 September 2011, 22:19:39
i had a 2000 w reg astra ls. nice clean car.

also drove the latest shape too. loved everything about it apart from stupid indicators where you pushed up to indicate right but to cancel you push up with less pressure. so stoopid!!!  >:(

Master Vamps did mention that on his test drive, decided he could live with them though..... :D :D
He is now complaining that he has to wait till Saturday before he can get the car....bless.... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Bixy1 on 26 September 2011, 20:53:06
Nowt wrong with Astra's!  :y  :y  :y
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Webby the Bear on 26 September 2011, 22:39:07
Nowt wrong with Astra's!  :y  :y  :y

other than the stupid indicators!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:42:56
Nowt wrong with Astra's!  :y  :y  :y

other than the stupid indicators!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
You get used to them and once you do they're actually not that bad... The "lane change" function is very good :y
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Webby the Bear on 26 September 2011, 22:52:10
Nowt wrong with Astra's!  :y  :y  :y

other than the stupid indicators!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
You get used to them and once you do they're actually not that bad... The "lane change" function is very good :y

the what?  ???
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 September 2011, 22:53:52
Nowt wrong with Astra's!  :y  :y  :y

other than the stupid indicators!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
You get used to them and once you do they're actually not that bad... The "lane change" function is very good :y

the what?  ???
Lane Change :y

Assuming you're talking about the ones that don't lock into position when you move them, there are 2 resistance points in each direction, the first one is "Lane Change" and only flashes the indicators about 5 times ;)
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Webby the Bear on 26 September 2011, 23:24:48
Nowt wrong with Astra's!  :y  :y  :y

other than the stupid indicators!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
You get used to them and once you do they're actually not that bad... The "lane change" function is very good :y

the what?  ???
Lane Change :y

Assuming you're talking about the ones that don't lock into position when you move them, there are 2 resistance points in each direction, the first one is "Lane Change" and only flashes the indicators about 5 times ;)

5 times is too much!!!!!!  >:( >:( ;D ;D ;D ;D

i prefer to push the normal indicators on my mig without locking whilst changing lanes. not sure thats a design feature but it works!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 22:11:49
Nowt wrong with Astra's!  :y  :y  :y

other than the stupid indicators!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
You get used to them and once you do they're actually not that bad... The "lane change" function is very good :y

the what?  ???
Lane Change :y

Assuming you're talking about the ones that don't lock into position when you move them, there are 2 resistance points in each direction, the first one is "Lane Change" and only flashes the indicators about 5 times ;)

5 times is too much!!!!!!  >:( >:( ;D ;D ;D ;D

i prefer to push the normal indicators on my mig without locking whilst changing lanes. not sure thats a design feature but it works!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Not really... Should flash at least a few times to signal your intention to move before moving lane ;)
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Andy B on 27 September 2011, 22:39:55
Nowt wrong with Astra's!  :y  :y  :y

other than the stupid indicators!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
You get used to them and once you do they're actually not that bad... The "lane change" function is very good :y

the what?  ???
Lane Change :y

Assuming you're talking about the ones that don't lock into position when you move them, there are 2 resistance points in each direction, the first one is "Lane Change" and only flashes the indicators about 5 times ;)

5 times is too much!!!!!!  >:( >:( ;D ;D ;D ;D

i prefer to push the normal indicators on my mig without locking whilst changing lanes. not sure thats a design feature but it works!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Not really... Should flash at least a few times to signal your intention to move before moving lane ;)

they flash 3 times ........ same as her Smart.  :y
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 September 2011, 22:56:55
Ok, 3 times... I haven't had a car with them for about 6 years so couldn't remember ;)
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 September 2011, 10:33:24
But can be set to 5 with Tech 2.

There are three modes of operation.

1) A short gentle press which gives trheee flashes.
2) Press to the first resistance point and it flashes as long as its held there
3) Press beyond the first resistance point and they flash as per a standard latched indicator (and self cancel as the wheel is turned).

Its 3) that causes some an issue as if they dont self cancel due to the road being staright then you have to tap the indicator stalk, press it to ahrd and they flash in the opposite direction
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: aaronjb on 28 September 2011, 11:09:59
Confused the bejeezus out of me in the Skoda hire car I had out in Prague - the first time I used them on the motorway to overtake I was indicating all over the place .. "Bloody foreigners," I bet they thought..  ;D
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Vamps on 28 September 2011, 22:43:05
Well he now has the car..... ::) ::) ::) Got a call from him at 9.00am at work,"are you busy" why, he tells me the car is ready can I sort the insurance, all the paperwork is at home, so NO and why has he chased up the garage and paying for a months car tax for 2 days..... ::) ::) ::)
A few minutes later his boss rang me, my little brother, telling me I am cruel and that Master Vamps is all excited etc etc..
As it happens I had, from last week, an insurance certificate in my pocket which gives the policy details, so got this, googled Admiral and changed the policy..... :D
Gone from tpf&t on a Saxo 1.0L £750, policy only 10 days old after renewal. to fully comp on a 1.6 05plate Astra for an additional £570.25 which to be honest I was very pleased with, expected much more....

Anyway all sorted, he has his car and has been out 'visiting' tonight.... :y :y :y   
Title: Re: Bought an Astra today for Master Vamps
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 September 2011, 11:14:45
The additional cost is very reasonable IMO, considering the main factors of age and a newer, more powerful car :y

TBH, my dealings with Admiral have all been good. Rang them yesterday to discuss my insurance options... They won't cover the new van, mainly because of it's use, so decided to cancel my private car insurance with them too because I'm now running a full motor trade policy and it seems silly to pay out to insure the car separately (although I now have a much higher excess and no windscreen cover ::)) and he said that as SWMBO has had a claim I have to pay her policy in full to cancel so leave it running. Loss of multicar discount wasn't as horrendous as I was expecting... £27 plus some pennies :y

Can't really fault them TBH and if they had been willing to cover the van I probably would have stayed. Mind you, all the household vehicles insured FC, both myself and SWMBO insured FC on any vehicle, plus my £5m Liability came in at just shy of £1400 so not too bad :y