Show us your vauxhall!

Show us your vauxhall!

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Zoobeef

6,004 posts

157 months

Thursday 5th December 2013
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Ready for brands tomorrow.

Skipraider

64 posts

164 months

Sunday 8th December 2013
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willisit said:
Would be very interested to hear your thoughts/experiences with that car. I'm tempted to replace the Corsa with one next year (you have to love VX depreciation).
I'm actually really liking the car so far. I came from a BMW 650i so had some reservations at first, but i'm still enjoying it. The 650 was nice, and the auto box was good, but for driving enjoyment you can't beat a manual and the Astra is pretty fun to drive. Although the car does feel quickish, i wouldn't say it feels massively fast but it does seem to be deceptive in speed terms, quite often i've been going a lot faster than i thought on the motorway - strange really i thought it would have been the opposite after the BM, especially as it's a harder ride and louder.

I even like the interior, which looks a bit cluttered in pictures but seems better in the flesh. The later ones got the piano black console surround which i think looks better too.

On the negative side, some cars had paint chipping issues - mine has 1 chip on the front, but about 5-10 on the sides with only 2500 miles on, but it's better since fitting mudflaps. Also, when it's cold and i first drive off it can be a bit jerky, making the neighbors think that i can't drive a 'stick'.

I was originally looking at a MK7 Golf GTi, but they are pretty bland looking, and the sales guy couldn't have been less helpful. I'm sure this would have been smoother to drive cold, IMO the driver information screens etc would look more modern, and i really like the steering wheel but i have no regrets buying the Astra.





willisit

2,141 posts

230 months

Monday 9th December 2013
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Many thanks for that - certainly on my radar smile

dougiefourspeed

9 posts

131 months

Wednesday 11th December 2013
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Thought I'd make my first post on the forums after lurking for ages and show some griffin-based APPRECIATIONZ.

This is my Vectra B V6 SRi. Owned this one since May, proper one previous retired owner job. So far I've fitted the Astra GSi snowflakes, MSD 'G' Cams, GSi exhaust (not so much for power but the original was past it), and done the obligatory three-pipe mod.





Cracking cars these, quicker than people give them credit for as well as a great noise.

henry42

2 posts

123 months

Monday 30th December 2013
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wiliferus

4,054 posts

197 months

Saturday 8th March 2014
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Boggo standard 2003 2.6 CDX Auto.

Paid just under 1k for it and I'm chuffed to bits - it's practically spotless! Unmarked black leather, 4 matching Pirellis with 6mm of tread, 105k on the clocks.

Only think that needs doing is the thermostat which I see as almost a consumable at that mileage.

First VX I've owned, and so far impressed!


Samjeev

725 posts

120 months

Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Here's mine:



As you can see it needs a good clean at the moment as I had just got back from a test drive after fitting the new wheels/tyres. Also could do with lowering the front again as the tyres make it a bit taller.

harlowhammer

77 posts

147 months

Tuesday 25th March 2014
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Pixelpeep

8,600 posts

141 months

Monday 7th April 2014
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Thread revival !!! smile


Niftynoo

128 posts

131 months

Thursday 10th April 2014
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Sorely missed.........TVR Tuscan Mk 1 has taken it's place to accommodate the dog!

DRC72

651 posts

185 months

Saturday 12th April 2014
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My first vauxhall






My current Vauxhall


Sarge 4x4

2,371 posts

204 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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A couple of my new Gen-F VXR8, best I have ever had.



shakermikee

567 posts

154 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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That Gen F. Simply awesome!!! cool

Lucky man, enjoy.

Pixelpeep

8,600 posts

141 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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Sarge 4x4 said:
A couple of my new Gen-F VXR8, best I have ever had.


wow.

Want. sooo much want.

Le Mans Visitor

1,119 posts

201 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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Can't believe I've not seen this thread.

A few of mine...














dahmich

1 posts

191 months

Sunday 20th April 2014
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heres mine...for sale too...

Littleman

37 posts

203 months

Tuesday 13th May 2014
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Looking good mate

Le Mans Visitor said:
Can't believe I've not seen this thread.

A few of mine...













Littleman

37 posts

203 months

Tuesday 13th May 2014
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Pics on my Astra GTE Turbo

Owned for 15 Years now




Pixelpeep

8,600 posts

141 months

Tuesday 13th May 2014
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Littleman said:
Pics on my Astra GTE Turbo

Owned for 15 Years now



More pictures and info please!! smile

Zoobeef

6,004 posts

157 months

Tuesday 13th May 2014
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Rockingham last month.


Currently a hover car on the drive ad the garages are full. Wishbones getting powder coated and new spherical bearings.