Opel Astra Wanted

feartheclaw

I'm looking to buy a second hand Opel Astra 05/06 (3 door preferably) 1.4 or 1.6. Any know of any out there? Dublin area if possible.
Thanks, FtC

MuppetCheck

Loads on carzone and done deal.

BGozIE

Also search for Vauxhall!

I was in the market for a new car. Ended up with exactly what you are after but it is a Vauxhall.

A 1.6 twinport, 06, 3 door, sxi. Top Spec - Nice dark grey color.

Have it approx 3 months. I like it, wouldn't be the fastest as 1.6's go but its better then some of its competition (focus, golf) in the same size engine.

There is a lot of them on the road (1.4's) the 1.6's are a bit more rare. If I was you I would defo go for a 1.6 just for the comfort of overtaking and things.

Let me know if you have any Q's regarding the car.

phkk

Check out my adv.
http://touch.adverts.ie/car/opel/astra/2007-opel-astra-for-sale/2840980

feartheclaw

Thanks BgozIE. Yeah finding it hard to find 3 door models on the usual places - donedeal, autotrader etc...
Where did you get yours? And can I ask how much you paid?
Thanks again

Max Power1

Wasnt there a boardsie selling an 06 astra recently?

ba_barabus

phkk wrote: »

Check out my adv.
http://touch.adverts.ie/car/opel/astra/2007-opel-astra-for-sale/2840980

These cars seem to hold their value very well. I've personally never understood it. That looks like a nice one but I've just never understood the good residuals

bazz26

There are plenty of them here:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars

BGozIE

feartheclaw wrote: »

Thanks BgozIE. Yeah finding it hard to find 3 door models on the usual places - donedeal, autotrader etc...
Where did you get yours? And can I ask how much you paid?
Thanks again

Ye well if you are trying to stick to a budget, it can be very hard to find a nice one. As another poster said they seem to hold there value quite well so they aren't exactly cheap.

I was looking at cars for a long time - anyway I found mine on DD. A guy in Waterford has a used car garage and was selling it. It had only 48k miles on the clock (low enough or a 06) but had a full service history and past and present NCT certs. Also everything checked out on cartell.

He initially wanted 5950 for it. Was giving it to me for 5500 with 3 month warranty. But through negotiation I found out it was actually his fiances and they had a baby on the way. She was a training to be a nurse in the UK and had bought it of an older woman who hated it and thus brought it back here.

Very long story short I got it for 5k cash - no warranty (3 months doesnt really mean much to me, particularly when they put in a load of exclusions in the fine print).

ba_barabus wrote: »

These cars seem to hold their value very well. I've personally never understood it. That looks like a nice one but I've just never understood the good residuals

They sure do, but if you compare it to the Golf or Focus, the Golf in particular is a joke for retaining value, for what - I don't know?

Donnchadh

phkk wrote: »

Check out my adv.
http://touch.adverts.ie/car/opel/astra/2007-opel-astra-for-sale/2840980

How about my ad

http://www.adverts.ie/car/opel/astra/2005-opel-astra-sri-1-8l-3dr-for-sale/2982337

It's a 1.8 with full service history and NCT until June 2015. There's not many about if you want more than the 1.4l engine but not the whole hog of the 2 litre turbo.

feartheclaw

Hi Donnchadh
How much is your road tax?
Thanks

Donnchadh

Road tax per year is €636. It's due the end of September


Tax Band --- Annual
1301 - 1400 --- €385
1401 - 1500 --- €413
1501 - 1600 --- €514
1601 - 1700 --- €544
1701 - 1800 --- €636

phkk

Any interest in my wife's car? Lovely car, only reason we are selling is because of baby on the way and looking for a bigger, family car. Ps road tax is €385!

feartheclaw

Sorry phkk - beyond my price range,. Thanks anyway, B

feartheclaw

Anywhere else I should be looking aside from Done Deal, Autotrader, Carzone, Adverts.ie??
Thanks
FtC

bazz26

They are a common car so you should be able find what you are looking at on one of those sites in fairness.

lc87

feartheclaw wrote: »

I'm looking to buy a second hand Opel Astra 05/06 (3 door preferably) 1.4 or 1.6. Any know of any out there? Dublin area if possible..
Thanks, FtC

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feartheclaw

BGozIE wrote: »

Also search for Vauxhall!

I was in the market for a new car. Ended up with exactly what you are after but it is a Vauxhall.

A 1.6 twinport, 06, 3 door, sxi. Top Spec - Nice dark grey color.

Have it approx 3 months. I like it, wouldn't be the fastest as 1.6's go but its better then some of its competition (focus, golf) in the same size engine.

There is a lot of them on the road (1.4's) the 1.6's are a bit more rare. If I was you I would defo go for a 1.6 just for the comfort of overtaking and things.

Let me know if you have any Q's regarding the car.

Hi BgozIE

I found one similar to yours with same spec, year and price but its got 86,000 miles on the clock - what you think?

Thanks
Brian

BGozIE

feartheclaw wrote: »

Hi BgozIE

I found one similar to yours with same spec, year and price but its got 86,000 miles on the clock - what you think?

Thanks
Brian

Do you have a link to the car? You can PM me it if you want.

Its the same generally with any car. The mileage isn't so much the problem, its how the car was maintained over the course of those miles. So does it have a decent service history?

86,000K isnt a ridiculous amount of miles on a 06 (approx 12,000 miles a year). But you would need to be happy with the quality of the car and how it was looked after.

There is a few 1.4's with lower mileage for around 5k. I know I said go for the 1.6, but if you dont mind slightly slower/less performance. Maybe that would be an option for you.

Victor Meldrew

feartheclaw wrote: »

I'm looking to buy a second hand Opel Astra 05/06 (3 door preferably) 1.4 or 1.6. Any know of any out there? Dublin area if possible.
Thanks, FtC

Why an Astra? Why not a Focus or a Golf? Both are better cars.

visual

Victor Meldrew wrote: »

Why an Astra? Why not a Focus or a Golf? Both are better cars.

Thats a bold statement, is that your experience as mine would differ especially with the petrol golfs

BGozIE

Victor Meldrew wrote: »

Why an Astra? Why not a Focus or a Golf? Both are better cars.

Focus could be arguable a better car, depends what you like. Its relative to your own opinion. Basing it on experience helps. (I prefer the Astra)

Don't rate the golf myself, over priced, over hyped.

Victor Meldrew

visual wrote: »

Thats a bold statement, is that your experience as mine would differ especially with the petrol golfs

Petrol Golf (1.4) is a slug. But a well made slug, which is classier than an Opel.

1.4 focus is also a bit of a slug, but handles well and feels nicer inside than that era Astra.

Experience based on driving all three.

That is all.

phkk

Did you get car sorted after? Check out my updated adv again if you haven't
: http://www.adverts.ie/2840980

Mbitter

I got my GTC on Donedeal last year.

Was really lucky. Found a 2006 GTC at a dealer in Ennis but he was looking for 7.900€ for a car with 110,000km on the clock and burned seats in the back...

Same day a guy put up an add for 2007 GTC. Paid 6k for it with 80k km. Full Service History and brand new tiers. if you look at donedeal always try to have a mechanic with you or ask for the seller to go to a garage with you. This way you are on the safe side.



PS: Loving the car, however if anyone knows how to replace the MP30 and Display please let me know

phantom60

Here's a link to mine if you'd be interested ?
http://www.adverts.ie/car/opel/astra/opel-astra-sport-hatch-16v-sri/3588664http://
It's a very well minded car and is in immaculate condition. Has Low Mileage, Sport Switch, Sports Seats, Sports Steering Wheel, Sports Pedals, Sports Suspension, 18" Original Opel Alloys, Astra Floor Mats, Voice Activated Bluetooth Car Kit.