View a 2010 auto astra in York?

[smallzoo]

Hi

Thought I would ask but it is lockdown.

I am in Cheshire 90 miles from a car I was looking at in York. Due to an elderley relative living with us I can go anywhere really.

If it's OK to do so, is there anyone who could take an expert look at an auto 2010 petrol astra for me. I'll send some wine or beer for your time.

No problem if its not allowed

Thanks

[brillomaster]

Asking a ph-er to view a car for you probably isnt allowed, but paying the AA or similar for a vehicle inspection for you would be. Id pursue that route, the quality of the information would probably be better too.

[Ussrcossack]

10 year old Astra Auto.

Yep I can pass opinion on

AVOID

[smallzoo]

Why ?

is the auto gearbox that goes wrong or you just think any 10yr old Astra should be avoided ?

cheers

[blue_haddock]

I think the simple fact it's a 10 year old automatic astra that's the issue.

A similar age focus would undoubtedly be much better, or even a Kia ceed.

Any particular reason for the astra?

[smallzoo]

Why an astra...long story..

I want a used car preferably under £2500 but if I have to will add a £1000ish

Its to be shared by me and my daughter&son so wanted a fairly small easy to park car that is cheapish to maintain but looks quite sporty ( 3 doors seemed to look nicer ) and they both liked the look of the twin top and gtc

I did see some merc c180's which they liked too.

As its the 2nd car I'm quite happy to make sure they like it enough to drive it and I thought the auto would be easier for them as they will only drive it when they come home.

We will only do about 4k miles a year so want a petrol

Thanks for asking

[Burgerbob]

blue_haddock said:

I think the simple fact it's a 10 year old automatic astra that's the issue.

A similar age focus would undoubtedly be much better, or even a Kia ceed.

Any particular reason for the astra?

Sorry OP can't help with viewing the car, but in respect to the post above...

I used to have an auto astra estate of this generation. I can't say it was an exciting car, but couldn't fault it in any other way. I don't see any reason why either of the above cars should be better.

[smallzoo]

Thanks for that

These are the details

Astra 2006 1.8 i Design Twin Top ( half leather )
78,500 miles
3 owners
MOT Aug 21
All small advisories done
According to owner Roof Works and drives perfect

Only asking £1800

[Its Just Adz]

The twin top models are particularly bad, avoid.
Heavy, don't drive well, roof problems.
A girl I used to work with had one briefly and called it the Disastra