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What are these cars like then?
« on: 19 June 2009, 22:49:33 »
You may have noticed me ask about the 1.7 TD.... this is why. I've got the chance of one of these, at a cracking price (not this exact car, but the same)

Any owners here? I'm guessing they drive like Veccy B ...





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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #1 on: 19 June 2009, 22:51:50 »
Could do you a maroon facelift 3.0 Elite with known recent history at a good price.....  Available now before it gets tested for a 13 month ticket.... ;)
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #2 on: 19 June 2009, 22:53:24 »
They drive better than a Vectra B IMHO, Much firmer suspension and well bolted together.

If you buy it and want to sell it in the future let me know - I need a cheap diesel estate to go to the stables in as I'm wrecking my car in the Winter.

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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #3 on: 19 June 2009, 22:55:33 »
Broocie - this is purely no more than being nosey at this stage, but could you PM me an asking price please? :)

If it's the car I think it is, I wouldn't have any worries owning it (again)  ::)
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #4 on: 19 June 2009, 22:56:04 »
Re the Ashtray - it's the 16v diesel, figures are:

Fuel Consumption (Urban) 46.3 mpg 
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban) 70.6 mpg 
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 58.9 mpg 
0-62mph 14 seconds 
Top Speed 103 mph 
Cylinders 4 
Number of Valves 16 V 
Engine Power 75 bhp 
Engine Torque 121.7 lbs/ft 
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #5 on: 19 June 2009, 23:01:14 »
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Broocie - this is purely no more than being nosey at this stage, but could you PM me an asking price please? :)

If it's the car I think it is, I wouldn't have any worries owning it (again)  ::)

Same one....

Take your offer to PM and we can sort bits from there....
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #6 on: 19 June 2009, 23:21:09 »
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Re the Ashtray - it's the 16v diesel, figures are:

Fuel Consumption (Urban) 46.3 mpg 
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban) 70.6 mpg 
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 58.9 mpg 
[b[u[size=18]]]0-62mph 14 seconds 
Top Speed 103 mph  [/size][/u][/b]
Cylinders 4 
Number of Valves 16 V 
Engine Power 75 bhp 
Engine Torque 121.7 lbs/ft 

Are they still alowed to make cars like this??
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #7 on: 19 June 2009, 23:23:09 »
I suspect it's actually quite usable.....
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #8 on: 19 June 2009, 23:24:07 »
So's a skateboard ........   ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #9 on: 19 June 2009, 23:26:45 »
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Re the Ashtray - it's the 16v diesel, figures are:

Fuel Consumption (Urban) 46.3 mpg 
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban) 70.6 mpg 
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 58.9 mpg 
[b[u[size=18]]]0-62mph 14 seconds 
Top Speed 103 mph  [/size][/u][/b]
Cylinders 4 
Number of Valves 16 V 
Engine Power 75 bhp 
Engine Torque 121.7 lbs/ft 

Are they still alowed to make cars like this??

You want to try driving the 8 valve version! That's even slower!  ;D  ;D  ;D
Overall though, I find it's not a bad car really. I can throw it into corners faster than I can the Omega, consequntly I have to be careful if I go to work in the Omega, because I always end up going into corners/bends far too fast! :o
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #10 on: 20 June 2009, 00:21:31 »
Astrays are a fantastic handling machine, for sure..

I have it!... Astras for corners, Omegas for straight lines! Simples! ;)
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #11 on: 20 June 2009, 00:31:04 »
or just trick the omega up  ;)

Personally I find the astra's seats unbarable - completely the wrong shape.

Fine for the person who wants to pile loads of 'orse poo in the back I spose ;D but not much else  :o
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #12 on: 20 June 2009, 00:52:40 »
Had one of these in my lst job as a works car, (1.7dti) thrashed the nuts of it for 85000mls and it still went as well as the day it was deliverd with 8.1 mls on the clock, they drive well, handle reasonably well for an estate and fit a lot in to what seems like a small rear end, however i did find the cockpit somewhat confined.
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #13 on: 20 June 2009, 02:21:36 »
Depends on the age but... If it's a GM lump then they are reasonable :y :y :y If it's Izuzu then steer clear :o :o :o

I've owned both variants in different cars and the GM lump is better. Suffers from leaky spill pipes between the injectors but I had an Astra Van on a S plate when spannering... It ran all day long if I was busy on call and never missed a beat but... Shredded a CV joint fairly easily under heavy abuse and prone to oil leaks.

Surprisingly quick when you actually drive one though... I beat the Fire Brigade to our workshop one night when they had been called 3 minutes before me (and I was sound asleep when called) and they were about a mile closer than me :o :o :o

TBH I'd happily have another one if they were a little bigger... Just a bit cramped for my 6'4" frame ::) ::)
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Re: What are these cars like then?
« Reply #14 on: 20 June 2009, 08:07:20 »
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Depends on the age but... If it's a GM lump then they are reasonable :y :y :y If it's Izuzu then steer clear :o :o :o

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