Feedback please - Astra OPC

IrishZeus

Hi all,

Looking for some advice on the these cars please. I have test driven the one linked below and am happy it is mechanically fine. (Comes with a 6month warranty either way.) I was looking at Focus ST and Golf Gti but I much prefer the OPC after driving all three.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Astra/OPC-2.0I/813240345022450/advert?channel=CARS

I am reasonably happy with the price being asked as am trading in the Lexus. I have requested new tyres within the price and they have agreed to fit "AMG" tyres to it... :rolleyes: I will be checking the actual make tomorrow. The current tyres are "Sunny" which = absolute sh*t. Only reason I'm demanding tyres are that they are 235/35R19 so a decent brand would be 200quid/corner which I can't afford at the moment, on top of the asking price. Don't fancy running such a powerful car with crap tyres.

Questions - is there anything else I should look out for with the OPC? They're not a car I know a huge amount about. I am aware of the torque steer issue and I am ok with this. Anything else I should look out for/query?

Thanks all, appreciate all info as always!

IZ.

dar83

An OPC on Sunny's?! :eek:

That would make me question how well it was looked after by the previous owner, who in their right mind would put those tyres (all round?) on the Torque steer king.

Scary!

IrishZeus

dar83 wrote: »

An OPC on Sunny's?! :eek:

That would make me question how well it was looked after by the previous owner, who in their right mind would put those tyres (all round?) on the Torque steer king.

Scary!

Agreed but I'm not sure if the previous owner put them on or if the garage did. The guy there tried to convince me that they are decent tyres. Walked away at that stage and told him to call me if they changed their mind. Half hour later I was promised the "AMG" tyres. I'm assuming they'll be decent but will have to wait till tomorrow to see!

MetzgerMeister

Kumho do a tyre in that size I think. They are excellent tyres and are in the mid-range pricewise. I paid €145 each for a set of 215/45/18 on the MPS. They are extremely grippy in the dry and they behave the same in the wet.

With regard to issues and what to look out for, have you tried owners clubs? Have a chat to Ardennes, he'd be able to point you in the right direction.

IrishZeus

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Kumho do a tyre in that size I think. They are excellent tyres and are in the mid-range pricewise. I paid €145 each for a set of 215/45/18 on the MPS. They are extremely grippy in the dry and they behave the same in the wet.

With regard to issues and what to look out for, have you tried owners clubs? Have a chat to Ardennes, he'd be able to point you in the right direction.

Any idea where I could source them...?

Ardennes1944

Ask opcEd on blitzandgriffin website, he knows all about opc Astras and has a minty burg himself. Or else, just pop a general opc reliability related question into google for astraownersclub/network response. My Astra Sri has been fine mechanically. Bit dodgy electrically but mostly due to me dicking around with things! If you do get it, pop a Remus exhaust on it if you can save for one! Unbelievable sound from it.

I'd definitely ask ed first though

Linky http://griffinandblitz.forumer.com/index.php

MetzgerMeister

IrishZeus wrote: »

Any idea where I could source them...?

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s24p63908/Kumho_Tyres_Car_Kumho_KU39_Ecsta_Le_Sport_Kumho_KU_39_-_235_35R19_91Y_XL_TL_

Those are the model I have - Ecsta SPT.

If you source these from Camskill, be aware that you may have trouble finding somewhere to fit them.

You may well be able to buy them from your local tyre shop for around the same price too so check them out first.

MetzgerMeister

Well Zeusy boy, any update for us on this OPC???

Jimbob 83

Jaysus Sunnies on an OPC, i thought my Accelera's were bad

Also get one in a dark colour as that blue colour doesn't suit it

Ardennes1944

Arden blue doesn't suit it?

gollywog

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Arden blue doesn't suit it?

That would actually be my first choice

Foxhole Norman

gollywog wrote: »

That would actually be my first choice

Same.

cojomo2

OP, check out the gearbox, as they are rubbish. They share the same unit as the corsa Opc and if you google it you will see that many need attention after as soon as 20k miles or even less.

When driving, give it some gas, then take you're foot off and listen pout for a wheezing type of noise, you may barely notice it. Keep a ear out for a kind of wine when you change into 5th..this first gear to get noisy, then 6th followed by the rest over time.

Yours may not have any issues but just to be aware. A new set of bearings is what is usually needed of you have the problems I mentioned above,, will cost about 800 -1200 euro depending where you get it done.

Also, Check the rad for any leaks and make sure aircon is working.

IrishZeus

I've walked away from the car I linked above. Garage were trying to pull the wool over my eyes with some stuff so I don't trust them as far as I can throw them. The guy there "knows his stuff about tyres" and was willing to replace the Sunnys with part-worn "AMG tyres" that he had stored out in the rain!! :eek:

I have put an offer on another one though and will know today if its accepted. All going well I shall collect this Saturday or if not, Monday

It is black not blue but the car itself is in great shape which is more important to me. Getting a half decent price on the Lexus too - the values for large engines have plummeted!!

I'd like to round off by saying, Damn you all to hell for organising motors meets. I go to one and end up buying a new car!!!!!!!

Ardennes1944

gollywog wrote: »

That would actually be my first choice

Same! I was questioning jimbob

gollywog

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

gollywog wrote: »

That would actually be my first choice

Same! I was questioning jimbob

Oh ya i knew that, was just basically agreeing with you

dar83

I actually think that Blue on the OPC is the nicest colour.

Even nicer than the White Burg edition if you ask me.

IrishZeus

gollywog wrote: »

Oh ya i knew that, was just basically agreeing with you

Sorry to break it to you golly, but they don't come in pink...

cojomo2

dar83 wrote: »

I actually think that Blue on the OPC is the nicest colour.

Even nicer than the White Burg edition if you ask me.

Agree, blue nicest..but that white one with the tacky tyre mark decal running up the bonnet is a disaster!

Garvan

Hi

21,000 miles per year is quite alot even with the motorways we have

Maybe not so bad if there's proof of a full service history and receipts for other work done/preventative maintenance etc....

But the sh1te tyres wouldn't really inspire confidence that this is a well cared for car. Don't forget...it's a performance car and likely to have been driven hard for most of its 86,000 miles/139,000 klms

Personally, I also prefer something with lower miles

Well wear with the potential purchase tho!!

G

IrishZeus

Garvan wrote: »

Hi

21,000 miles per year is quite alot even with the motorways we have

Maybe not so bad if there's proof of a full service history and receipts for other work done/preventative maintenance etc....

But the sh1te tyres wouldn't really inspire confidence that this is a well cared for car. Don't forget...it's a performance car and likely to have been driven hard for most of its 86,000 miles/139,000 klms

Personally, I also prefer something with lower miles

Well wear with the potential purchase tho!!

G

Cheers for that. 86k on a 07 car though would essentially be 5.5years, which is 15k a year. I agree though, I will look for one with lower mileage.

And the tyres along with the identical body dents either side were a complete no no for me!

gollywog

IrishZeus wrote: »

Sorry to break it to you golly, but they don't come in pink...

Cheap shot man!

IrishZeus

gollywog wrote: »

Cheap shot man!

Thats what you get for buying a pink car. No one to blame but yourself.

ShadowHearth

There was an blue OPC in scooby meet and I really loved it in person. Looks fantastic.
I agree with lads in blue. It looks the best in that color.

Jimbob 83

I have seen a couple in the blue colour and personally i prefer the red/white/black ones.

Too many chrome/silver bits and bobs on the outside of the OPC which takes from the presence a hot hatch should have.

But if you feel you have found the fight car fair play to ya and looking forward to seeing it at a meet in the future

Welcome to team Hothatch

IrishZeus

Boom! Picked her up this evening more pics to follow!

Jimbob 83

Nice and in the best colour imo.

Not a fan of baby blue myself regardless of what others think

ShadowHearth

IrishZeus wrote: »

Boom! Picked her up this evening more pics to follow!

good job m8!


lads, i think we got OPC now too!

well we need all be in next meet so!

Focus ST
Astra OPC
impreza WRX
Golf GTI
alfa? Nah... better stay at home, i dont have a rope on me!

IrishZeus

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

Nice and in the best colour imo.

Not a fan of baby blue myself regardless of what others think

Don't tell anyone I said this but... the others are all crazy! :eek:

Jimbob 83

ShadowHearth wrote: »

good job m8!


lads, i think we got OPC now too!

well we need all be in next meet so!

Focus ST
Astra OPC
impreza WRX
Golf GTI
alfa? Nah... better stay at home, i dont have a rope on me!

We need a Focus RS for me to drool over now too, only the list price kept me from doing it, feck being poor anyways :pac:

galwaytt

ShadowHearth wrote: »

well we need all be in next meet so!

Focus ST
Astra OPC
impreza WRX
Golf GTI
alfa VAG ? Nah... better stay at home, i dont have a rope on me!

..fyp

....it's ok, I'll bring the rope - my TT goes nowhere without one !!

MetzgerMeister

Well wear Zeus, she looks fantastic!

There's a meet on the 29th if you're interested:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056743533

Ardennes1944

God I'd love a spin off that OPC I'll be in Dublin in 2weeks Zeus if you're available...:o

If your batcave is in Dublin...

Compton

That would match the black corsa OPC I got 2 weeks ago nicely :L



http://www.donedeal.ie/donedeal/classifieds/viewFullPhoto.jsp?cid=13024261&ad=3646317&s3=true

MetzgerMeister

What's it like Compton?

Compton

Ah I love it, miles better than the fiesta that I had. The seats are what I love about it surprisingly Would have gotten an Astra OPC but couldn't get insured on it

MetzgerMeister

Compton wrote: »

Ah I love it, miles better than the fiesta that I had. The seats are what I love about it surprisingly Would have gotten an Astra OPC but couldn't get insured on it

IIRC, the seats in the corsa are much more aggressive looking than those in the astra!

Compton

Yeah they are class. But the Astra is bigger, faster and has pretty much the same fuel consumption ! Although I do think the corsa looks better

Ardennes1944

A corsa opc is where I'll be at too. So easy to get insured on one!:eek: still a bit too expensive for me to buy yet

ShadowHearth

Compton wrote: »

Yeah they are class. But the Astra is bigger, faster and has pretty much the same fuel consumption ! Although I do think the corsa looks better

i like corsa too. astra on corsa were on my list. I still blame boards.ie for not giving it a chance due to "TORGUESTEER MUZERFUZKER!!!!"

Compton

Yes, I paid more than I wanted to for mine but its a low mileage (46k kms) with full service history so not too bad

IrishZeus

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

God I'd love a spin off that OPC I'll be in Dublin in 2weeks Zeus if you're available...:o

If your batcave is in Dublin...

Anytime - just PM before coming up and I'll see if I'm about!

Compton wrote: »

Yeah they are class. But the Astra is bigger, faster and has pretty much the same fuel consumption ! Although I do think the corsa looks better

So close, everything up until your last sentence was spot on! Seriously though, that Corsa looks lovely aswell. Well wear

gollywog

Lovely car man!
Lots of hot hatches on boards now but someone may get the megane 225 (if thats what its called lol!)

MetzgerMeister

gollywog wrote: »

Lovely car man!
Lots of hot hatches on boards now but someone may get the megane 225 (if thats what its called lol!)

DO you mean the Megane RS??

gollywog

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

DO you mean the Megane RS??

Im not sure whats its called but the fast renault hat with the really fat arse!!!
ya that one man...

Ardennes1944

IrishZeus wrote: »

Anytime - just PM before coming up and I'll see if I'm about!



So close, everything up until your last sentence was spot on! Seriously though, that Corsa looks lovely aswell. Well wear

I'll be up 19th sept for a concert

MetzgerMeister

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

I'll be up 19th sept for a concert

What're you going to?

On another note, are you aware that you're on boards more now while you're on holidays, than you were when you were home? :P

Ardennes1944

Macklemore!

I get a few minutes a day on hols, gotta make an impact!:D