VX Astra Coupe..

[AdamVX]

Hi all,

New member to PH, been a lurker for a couple of months now, after spending a while browsing through classifieds I eventually found my way over to the forum.

Anyway, I've just turned 21 and I thought for this I would treat myself to a new car. This is only my 2nd car but I am personally quite pleased with it.

Its an Astra Coupe Bertone, with the 1.8 16V lump.









Plans are minimal at present, may invest in a new exhaust (unsure which 1 yet) and maybe a CDTi airbox conversion. Apart from that it will be staying as it is.

Thanks for looking and welcome all replies.

[Lets Torque]

I really like those.

My mate had a 2.2 and it was really nice! Prices seem quite good at the moment too!

Enjoy!

[BigTom85]

Looks tidy enough!

Don't mess about with it, just look after it imho.

[AdamVX]

Thanks for replies.

I did look into the 2.2's but couldn't warrant an extra £1000 in insurance for an extra 20hp.

Got a decent deal on it in all fairness, I paid £2700(advertised for 3k) with 3 months parts and labour warranty and a free tank of fuel.

Will be staying totally standard looking, made that mistake with my previous car.

[CypherP]

I like these a lot too. New job is likely to force me to sell the 3 and look at buying something cheaper and more economical, and one of these is likely to be in the top 3.

Nice work OP, good choice and glad you won't be barrying it like others I've seen...

[02joe]

Great cars these, mine was my first car at 17 and in just over 3 years and 31,000 miles it has not missed a beat. Had a slight issue for a sticking brake but other than that it has been faultless. The 1.8 engine is fairly pokey and 400+ miles to a tank is obtainable if driven carefully. Mine still puts a smile on my face today and I'm sure you will enjoy yours

What age and mileage is it?

[AdamVX]

Yeah it does bring a smile to my face. Its an 04 plate and has 63000 on the clock.

[Jw Vw]

Nice car OP. Never been in one but they sound like fun.

[bazking69]

Good looking car for bargain money.

[RikkiGTI]

Always thought the Astra coupes were good looking cars!

Looks great!

Rik

[melvster]

Nice car

[wackojacko]

Decent buy, they shift quite well.... especially when lightened

The 1.8's are very strong indeed, mine has taken around 8000 miles of pure abuse, overall mileage is just over 150K now !..... The 2.2's are relatively weak in comparison.

[AdamVX]

Its not been a bad car at all so far. Been told of a few problems with them like leaky sump covers and the smell of petrol because the cap isn't sealed as well as it could be.

Had a few issues, bottom row of fins has peeled away on rad, will be replacing soon(not leaking) when I have time, around 4mm of the drivers spring has snapped but will be replacing both fronts for my own piece of mind has they creak on sleeping policemen, and last week I had to replace a tyre as it had split on the inner wall.

Its got good history and has been kept to the service intervals, had its last service at 60k with the cambelt and waterpump being changed.

Can't wait to get out on a few good drives now!

[Davie]

My wee sister has just bought one of these. Decent cars and cheap too. Just make sure the cambelt and water pump have been/are replaced every 4yrs/40k miles (whichever is first) and also keep on top of the rear brakes as they're prone to seizing and dragging. Despite what the masses say, they are good on fuel. She managed circa 440miles on a tank driving to Sussex. Also, the CDTi airbox conversion doesn't apply to these, that mod only applies to Z20LET powered cars.

Cheers!

[G20]

AdamVX said:

Will be staying totally standard looking, made that mistake with my previous car.

Pics?

[Lets Torque]

G20 said:

AdamVX said:

Will be staying totally standard looking, made that mistake with my previous car.

Pics?

I am guessing it is this Puegeot 206.

AdamVX said:

My 1st car, owned for 2 and 1/2 years. Learn't in it, broke it, fixed it and had some good times in it.

Stolen from the 'No Longer' Pride And Joy' thread.

Not too bad IMO, I have seen worse.

[AdamVX]

Yes, that was my first car, IMO it was tastefully done, apart from the rear lights.

Had a game selling it, struggled to get 550 quid! Had to sell it as my girlfriends car in the end.