Astra 1.9 CDTI 150 5 door XP
Discussion
Hi
Had a very good test drive of the 120 1.9CDTI version of this car on the weekend (the dealer told me it was the 150bhp version and to be frank I thouht the performance was fine and could live with it (after coming from 220bhp) however when looking at his stock lis I just wanted to see what other 150 Astras he had in stock when he said oh I made a mistake that was the 120bhp I didnt realise....).
Anyway his error aside I really like the car for a big lad like me I can get into the back seat with more headroom & legroom than any other hatchback I have been in. I like the XP looks and the dash is fine ditto the seats & the boot is very good too.
Anyway has anyone here driven the 120 and 150 back to back is it much better? Is it worse on fuel (official states no difference) & price wise even when new there was only about £400 difference between the models.
Ive had a VX cavlier in the past and it was truely a great car (until it was driven into!) rock solid reliable.
Any problems with the 150 or 120cdti units. Where is the best place to buy them with the XP pack - Im not interested in non XP models as they really look so much better with the kit on oh and colour it must be the dark silver.
Had a very good test drive of the 120 1.9CDTI version of this car on the weekend (the dealer told me it was the 150bhp version and to be frank I thouht the performance was fine and could live with it (after coming from 220bhp) however when looking at his stock lis I just wanted to see what other 150 Astras he had in stock when he said oh I made a mistake that was the 120bhp I didnt realise....).
Anyway his error aside I really like the car for a big lad like me I can get into the back seat with more headroom & legroom than any other hatchback I have been in. I like the XP looks and the dash is fine ditto the seats & the boot is very good too.
Anyway has anyone here driven the 120 and 150 back to back is it much better? Is it worse on fuel (official states no difference) & price wise even when new there was only about £400 difference between the models.
Ive had a VX cavlier in the past and it was truely a great car (until it was driven into!) rock solid reliable.
Any problems with the 150 or 120cdti units. Where is the best place to buy them with the XP pack - Im not interested in non XP models as they really look so much better with the kit on oh and colour it must be the dark silver.
I had been looking at Golf GT Sports & BMW 1 series 120d/118d but for the £ the VX Astra 1.9 CDTI Sri XP has so much more to offer so much kit and miles cheaper 2nd hand than the equivalent 1 series or Golf.
Looks wise I personally think it is one of the best looking 5 door hatches around currently + I have no issue with running a VX which Im sure some do.
Looks wise I personally think it is one of the best looking 5 door hatches around currently + I have no issue with running a VX which Im sure some do.
robbo1 said:
Welshbeef said:
I had been looking at Golf GT Sports & BMW 1 series 120d/118d but for the £ the VX Astra 1.9 CDTI Sri XP has so much more to offer so much kit and miles cheaper 2nd hand than the equivalent 1 series or Golf.
I'm looking at new versions of the same 3 cars. 1 Series is nowhere in value for money stakes, but the Golf GT Sport now comes with more kit than the Astra (heated leather seats, auto lights/wipers, electric rear windows). Astra will be ££££ cheaper 2nd-hand, but the Golf will lose less. All this choice is making my brain hurt!Welshbeef said:
Looks wise I personally think it is one of the best looking 5 door hatches around currently + I have no issue with running a VX which Im sure some do.
I have noticed this too recently. Also remember the new Mk6 Golf is out in Sept08 so that will reduce the residual value of the Golf somewhat - conversly as its near the end of its life they are ramming it with kit.The 1 Series though is still cracking drive but very costly. Another you may want to consider is the Fiat Bravo 1.9 same engine as in the VX more kit too and 0% for 4 years & 5 years unlimited milage bumper to bumper warranty!
I agree. But the wheels and bodykit that make it look so good come at a hefty premium.
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