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'05 Astra v '03 Astra (Also Vectra 1.8 GTS)?

  • 02-07-2007 11:09pm
    #1
    Silvera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,033 ✭✭✭


    I'm currently driving a '03 (Previous generation) Astra 1.4 XE and am thinking of changing for a newer model.

    My choice has been shortlisted to either a -

    '05 Astra 1.4 Club, or a
    '04 Vectra 1.8 GTS

    I'm wondering how the current Astra drives in comparison to my current '03 model (which I find handles very well and is very 'solid' on the road)

    I'm also considering a 1.8 GTS Vectra which I could buy for around the same money as a '05 Astra. The GTS comes with half-leather bucket seat and a high spec. Again Im wondering how it drives, fuel economy, reliability, etc

    Anyone here drive/owned either model??


    My current car.....


Comments

  • #2
    furtzy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭furtzy


    I would avoid the 1.8 Vectra. Had a 03 1.8 vectra elegance and it was very hard on fuel. It was only giving in the low 20's in city driving. They brought out a much better VVT 1.8 recently. I would avoid all petrol Vectras and stick to the diesels.

    Would go for the Astra myself.


  • #3
    Silvera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,033 ✭✭✭Silvera


    Didnt think the 1.8 Vectra's would be that hard on fuel?
    Most of my driving would be on country roads so I reckoned I might average 30-35mpg.

    Looked at a few 05/06 Astras today. Kinda leaning towards buying one of them.
    Anybody here got one?


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I had a 1999 Opel Vectra 1.8 litre a few years ago and found it hard on juice. That engine was carried over to the newer model which I would image would be worse on fuel due to the extra weight.

    Astra doesn't depreciate as much as the Vectra either if your concerned about resale.


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