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Husband wants to buy 2009 Opel Antara - should he? Is this a good car

  • 04-01-2011 01:51PM
    #1
    avs0020
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭


    Hi there. We have opportunity to buy low mileage Antara for a good price but we know nothing about this car. Is it reliable? Are there any owners who could share their experiences. We're finding this a very difficult decision. We did a test drive which was great but if this is a good car why arent there more of them on the road?

    Thanks for any advice


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  • #2
    furtzy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭furtzy


    They are as rare as hens teeth. The Chevrolet Captiva (the same car) seemed to sell a few more. Had one for a 24 hour test drive and hated it. My main gripe was its lack of a 6th gear. 100 or 120kph in fifth and the revs are uncomfortably high for a diesel. If you like it go for it but they're are much better options out there and the Antara's resale value would be terrible


  • #3
    OldmanMondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,008 ✭✭✭OldmanMondeo


    The Sister in law has one and has had, and still having a lot of trouble with it. Steering kept locking up, in several times about that. Now a management light has come on and they are saying warranty was up 2 days ago.


  • #4
    avs0020
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭avs0020


    Yikes - thanks for advice. Will try and avert him from his chosen path. Appreciate your time


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