Tell me about - 2005> Astra 1.8 SRI Sport Hatch

russ9898 · 7 Oct 2007 at 16:27

GF has her heart set on one of these, any known faults to look for? anyone know any for sale? lol general opinion on them?

Thanks, Russ

richolmes72 · 7 Oct 2007 at 16:56

Not bad cars - the difference between the 1.6 and the 1.8 is greater than expected, the 1.8 is definitely the one to go for.

The SRI and SXI with their body kits are very popular and have held their value surprisingly well.

Some of them are a little sparse on kit though and they have the love/hate vauxhall indicators - cruise is optional not standard. Visibility is also fairly poor in the sport hatch, especially out the back and near the A pillars.

The Focus is still a better handler and has a better "feel" but the sports hatch looks better and has a better engine imo - overall not a huge amount in it.

russ9898 · 7 Oct 2007 at 16:58

we test drove a 1.6 sxi while ago and ive managed to twist her arm into a 1.8 sri as imo it looks better and will have the extra grunt to make the car that little bit more driveable. insurance is also cheaper for her on a 1.8 lol

know what you mean about rear visability, the astras always seem dark to me when inside.

Von Luck · 7 Oct 2007 at 21:56

Is the sporthatch a 3dr? Have driven a 5dr 1.8 SRi and it was a bit lethargic.

JIM_BOB7813 · 7 Oct 2007 at 22:01

Von Luck said:
Is the sporthatch a 3dr? Have driven a 5dr 1.8 SRi and it was a bit lethargic.

Yep, they call the 3 doors Sport hatch.

Lopéz · 7 Oct 2007 at 22:05

That's not a Sportshatch

THAT'S a Sportshatch

Yum yum yum.

russ9898 · 8 Oct 2007 at 18:07

anymore opinions on them? common faults?

DannyW · 8 Oct 2007 at 18:19

I wouldnt of thort theres much to go wrong with a N/A 1.8 petrol engine but try talking her into getting a 1.9 CDTI 150, been in one today they look great and the sound of the turbo wooshing noise is awesome

willd58 · 8 Oct 2007 at 18:24

Is she going brand new?

russ9898 · 8 Oct 2007 at 18:34

she cant really afford insurance on the 1.9 cdti 150 as shes only 21.

shes looking to buy something around 05-56 plate

-Ad- · 8 Oct 2007 at 18:34

It's ok to drive, bit more nippy with the sport mode on. Found it a bit sensitive to be honest.

Much prefered the seat leon FR's i drove,

russ9898 · 8 Oct 2007 at 18:36

adfinni said:
It's ok to drive, bit more nippy with the sport mode on. Found it a bit sensitive to be honest.

Much prefered the seat leon FR's i drove,

shes female...she wants an astra...im not going to try and change her mind will be all my fault if its wrong for her lol

-Ad- · 8 Oct 2007 at 18:40

russ9898 said:
shes female...she wants an astra...im not going to try and change her mind will be all my fault if its wrong for her lol

Hehe

Tell her it's the best thing since a rampant rabbit !

The alloys are shiny, and it does look pretty good, she'll like that.

russ9898 · 8 Oct 2007 at 18:43

lol well she does like her "bunny"

tbh the astra seems a decent choice for her. they seem comfy enough, enough poke for what she needs although they are a tad pricey still. Just trying to find out things to look out for when buying, like to be knowlegable on the car for some bargaining power.