Astra Coupe SE2
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Hi all, after years of looking at SotW articles, I finally decided to join today. I've owned this 1.8 since March 2009 and my Dad had it before that. It's still standard and I don't really look after its bodywork, but it's quick enough if you're enthusiastic and a lot cheaper than my old E36, especially when it comes to fuel!
Handling wise, it doesn't change direction as well as the BMW, but it goes where you ask it to and despite feeling light, the rear hasn't once stepped out unexpectedly. That's largely because I wrote off the E36 after trying to drive my way out of snap oversteer, so I avoid testing limits of adhesion these days. Therefore I very rarely try looking for its limits and ideally, it's a 6/10ths kind of car, best when flowing with the road, rather than trying to fight it around corners.
My only real criticism is the ride, which is far too stiff and unsuited to the state of an average UK road. If I was any good with money I could sort it with some new suspension, but I'm not...
Thanks for looking.
Matt.
Handling wise, it doesn't change direction as well as the BMW, but it goes where you ask it to and despite feeling light, the rear hasn't once stepped out unexpectedly. That's largely because I wrote off the E36 after trying to drive my way out of snap oversteer, so I avoid testing limits of adhesion these days. Therefore I very rarely try looking for its limits and ideally, it's a 6/10ths kind of car, best when flowing with the road, rather than trying to fight it around corners.
My only real criticism is the ride, which is far too stiff and unsuited to the state of an average UK road. If I was any good with money I could sort it with some new suspension, but I'm not...
Thanks for looking.
Matt.
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