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[stuart30]

Gem"s going too start learning too drive again and im on the look out for a medium sized auto so would appreciate peoples thoughts on whats ok and what too steer clear off.

Had a quick look on auto trader and so far a rover 416 (Honda engine and gearbox)...Vectra...Astra have all caught my eye and realisticly 1600cc or below for insurance purposes.

Couple of 2.0 & 2.5 auto Omega"s sub £500 but guessing there slightly too big for a learner  

Price wise id like too stick too around £500 or less as its just going too be a ""while she passes her test"" car so wont spend much on one just yet.

Oh she"s only 5ft if that makes a difference and im 6.2ft so would have too bear that in mind (Im guessing Astra"s are gonna be small in the cabin.?).

Cheers.

[Big Fra]

I saw this and thought it might fit.
I used to have one and I am 6ft3.
Great wee car.
Plus they are doing free 6mnths tax as well.
Mite be a bit far away for you though.

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?did=121400&pageid=2&originalid=&gid=nogroup&tid=2&start=8&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200906328157330

[Big Fra]

Sorry, just read the word, medium, in your post.

Whoops!

[Pete Elite]

   I suppose it depends on what your wife is like, got any pictures .

[Big Fra]

  I suppose it depends on what your wife is like, got any pictures .

PMSL

[Big Fra]

There you go.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/advert+search/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-28-63-110-240/advert.action?R=200905328082558&distance=343&postcode=G81+1AQ&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=500&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1995&vehicleRegLetter=N

[stuart30]

I saw this and thought it might fit.
I used to have one and I am 6ft3.
Great wee car.
Plus they are doing free 6mnths tax as well.
Mite be a bit far away for you though.

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?did=121400&pageid=2&originalid=&gid=nogroup&tid=2&start=8&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200906328157330

Glasgow...yeah just a bit far.

Yeah slightly larger would be good....always worried about rear end shunts in small cars.

Nice find though...

[stuart30]

There you go.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/advert+search/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-28-63-110-240/advert.action?R=200905328082558&distance=343&postcode=G81+1AQ&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=500&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1995&vehicleRegLetter=N

Yeah seen that on there...tempted too go have a look.

[stuart30]

  I suppose it depends on what your wife is like, got any pictures .

Just Mrs average mate.... (Great tits though)  

[Pete Elite]

  I suppose it depends on what your wife is like, got any pictures .

Just Mrs average mate.... (Great tits though)  

          Well Stuart, I'm sure you'll have no trouble swapping her for an Auto .

[stuart30]

  I suppose it depends on what your wife is like, got any pictures .

Just Mrs average mate.... (Great tits though)  

          Well Stuart, I'm sure you'll have no trouble swapping her for an Auto .

  Penny just dropped.....well its 0100 too be fair...

Hmmm nice Elite 3.0 auto full leather and a tank of petrol...best ask admin if i can offer her in the sale section.

[Pete Elite]

  I suppose it depends on what your wife is like, got any pictures .

Just Mrs average mate.... (Great tits though)  

          Well Stuart, I'm sure you'll have no trouble swapping her for an Auto .

  Penny just dropped.....well its 0100 too be fair...

Hmmm nice Elite 3.0 auto full leather and a tank of petrol...best ask admin if i can offer her in the sale section.

       I did wonder if you knew what i meant, it's just the first thing i thought of when i read the subject .

  I don't agree with your description of your Wife though, well not the first bit anyway

[Marks DTM Calib]

Astra G 1.6 16V auto on a 2001 plate or later would be my recommendation

[Andy B]

Astra G 1.6 16V auto on a 2001 plate or later would be my recommendation

Which is exactly what SWMBO has. Crap fuel economy though considering it's only 1600. Admittedly she only drives about 4 miles to work & back each day but she only gets around 26/28 mpg. Even when we used it to go to Scotland the other year it only managed 37/38 mpg on a run, and that was taking it easy on the motorways - 70/75 mph

[Marks DTM Calib]

Astra G 1.6 16V auto on a 2001 plate or later would be my recommendation

Which is exactly what SWMBO has. Crap fuel economy though considering it's only 1600. Admittedly she only drives about 4 miles to work & back each day but she only gets around 26/28 mpg. Even when we used it to go to Scotland the other year it only managed 37/38 mpg on a run, and that was taking it easy on the motorways - 70/75 mph

Thats good for an auto with a small engine, there are few better!

Bottom line is, the Astra G is well screwed together, a reasonable drive, good auto box and well priced.