Is the Open Astra H the oldest new model available

oxygen

Hey.

Im looking at second hand cars and trying to strike a balance between when a new model was last released and how cheap it is.

For example, Hyundai released a load of new models, the i's about 4 years ago, but they would all still be well over 6k or 7k to buy second hand.

As far as I can see the Opel Astra hatchback has the oldest new model release. The new shape opel astra was released about '04. I could get a '04 '05 for about 2.5k.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks!

For Forks Sake

oxygen_temp wrote: »

Hey.

Im looking at second hand cars and trying to strike a balance between when a new model was last released and how cheap it is.

For example, Hyundai released a load of new models, the i's about 4 years ago, but they would all still be well over 6k or 7k to buy second hand.

As far as I can see the Opel Astra hatchback has the oldest new model release. The new shape opel astra was released about '04. I could get a '04 '05 for about 2.5k.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Was replaced in 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel_Astra#Astra_J_.282009.E2.80.93present.29

bazz26

Astra J replaced the Astra H in 2009.

MuppetCheck

oxygen_temp wrote: »

Hey.

Im looking at second hand cars and trying to strike a balance between when a new model was last released and how cheap it is.

For example, Hyundai released a load of new models, the i's about 4 years ago, but they would all still be well over 6k or 7k to buy second hand.

As far as I can see the Opel Astra hatchback has the oldest new model release. The new shape opel astra was released about '04. I could get a '04 '05 for about 2.5k.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Oldest was probably the just replaced Volvo S40.

I also think you need to reaccess your criteria for buying a car - you will no doubt wind up in something better.

wendell borton

Just seen in that wiki article the Astra H comes with a 5.7l V8 in brazil :eek:.

bazz26

Audi A3 was launched in 2003 and was only replaced with a new model earlier this year. Skoda Octavia was launched in 2004 and only replaced this year.

Probably better off getting one of the last old models as opposed to one of the first new models which would have a lot of launch problems not ironed out until later on.

oxygen

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Was replaced in 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel_Astra#Astra_J_.282009.E2.80.93present.29

bazz26 wrote: »

Astra J replaced the Astra H in 2009.

Thanks guys. Yea, its still a realitively new looking model... (I'm not really into my cars tbh)

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Oldest was probably the just replaced Volvo S40.

I also think you need to reaccess your criteria for buying a car - you will no doubt wind up in something better.

bazz26 wrote: »

Audi A3 was launched in 2003 and was only replaced with a new model earlier this year. Skoda Octavia was launched in 2004 and only replaced this year.

Probably better off getting one of the last old models as opposed to one of the first new models which would have a lot of launch problems not ironed out until later on.

Cheers MuppetCheck/baz26. I will have a look around but tbh I just wanted around a 1.4 petrol hatchback. I only drive at the weekend, and this type just seemed to be the most sensible to me. I find saloons a bit difficult to manage, and its not like Im lugging around a family in it.

road_high

Is there anything in partilcular to look for on these guys? Looking at an 07 1.4 petrol tommorrow. Sorry to hi-jack your thread OP!